Summary
Nintendo has started removing mentions of variable refresh rate (VRR) support from a variety ofSwitch 2websites. The move suggests that theSwitch 2may not offer VRR at launch.
Thefirst official mention of VRR support for the Switch 2dates back to the April 2 Nintendo Direct focused on the upcoming console. VRR is a technology that allows a display’s refresh rate to dynamically adjust to the frame rate output of a connected console. This approach eliminates instances of screen tearing and delivers an overall smoother image. Following the April 2 Nintendo Direct, Nintendo launched a variety of regional Switch 2 websites, all of which reiterated the upcoming console’s VRR support.
Just a few weeks later, some of these websites have quietly been updated to remove mentions of VRR support. As originally noted by Digital Foundry’s Oliver Mackenzie, the U.S., Canadian, andJapanese Switch 2 websitesno longer reference variable refresh rates in any capacity. According to a follow-up review conducted by Game Rant, the Australian Switch 2 website also no longer mentions VRR support as of April 18.
Some Nintendo Switch 2 Websites Still Reference VRR Support
The recently spotted change does not appear to be fully global just yet. The UK and New Zealand websites— along with several others—still mention VRR support as being part of the package. One possible explanation for the discrepancy is that Nintendo is currently in the process of scrubbing VRR references from all of its websites. This turn of events could signal that the upcoming console won’t offer VRR at launch, at least not in docked mode. VRR should still be part of the package in handheld mode, according toNvidia’s recent Switch 2 technology breakdown.
An alternative explanation for Nintendo removing VRR mentions from its websites is that the company chose not to advertise a feature that won’t be available to all users. While VRR is a software-based solution, it still requires a compatible TV or display to function. That notwithstanding, all Switch 2 websites continue to prominently advertise 4K, HDR, and 120fps output—features that are also dependent on the connected TV supporting them.
Nintendo’s next console is scheduled for release on June 5. TheSwitch 2 launch game lineupwill consist of over 20 titles, includingMario Kart World,Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition,Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut, andBravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster. U.S. pre-orders still haven’t opened, as Nintendo remains in the process of assessing the potential economic impact of the currently paused U.S. tariffs.
