Summary
Nintendo has announced that certain Switch 1 games will receive major enhancements on theNintendo Switch 2, but for a price. With theNintendo Switch 2providing a significant power upgrade over its predecessor, it has long been assumed that older games will run better on it. As it turns out, Nintendo is releasing a line of Switch 1 games that are essentially Switch 2 ports, with physical versions available alongside upgrade packs that gamers can purchase.
Pricing information for these Switch 2 Edition upgrades has not been announced at the time of this writing, but if priced right, they may definitely be worth it for some. During thebig Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, Nintendo confirmed some of the Switch 1 games that are getting upgrades on the Switch 2, as well as what exactly those upgrades entail.
The firstNintendo Switch 2 Edition gameshowcased wasSuper Mario Party Jamboree, which is getting a new feature called Jamboree TV that adds new mini-games to take advantage of the new console’s unique features, including its microphone and mouse controllers. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ofSuper Mario Party Jamboreewill launch on July 24. Then, on August 28, Switch 2 owners can look forward to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ofKirby and the Forgotten Land, which will see the new story expansion Star-Crossed World added to the game.
List of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games
When the Switch 2 launches on June 5, there will be at least two Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games available. BothZelda: Breath of the WildandZelda: Tears of the Kingdomare getting Nintendo Switch 2 Editions at launch, which will include improved resolutions, frame rates, HDR support, faster load times, and compatibility with the Zelda Notes feature. Zelda Notes is a new feature coming to theSwitch mobile appthat will give players guidance in the games.
Finally, it was confirmed that someupcoming Switch 1 gameswill also get their own Switch 2 Editions, withMetroid Prime 4: BeyondandPokemon Legends: Z-Aspecifically called out. The games will look better and run better on the Switch 2, withMetroid Prime 4able to hit 4K at 60fps or 1080p at 120fps.
