Nintendo has released software updates for tons of Nintendo Switch games to improve compatibility with Nintendo Switch 2, which launches later this week. This includes the titles previously announced to receive specific graphical enhancements, as well as a few others, fixing various bugs and making "adjustments to improve gameplay." Among these titles are: Kirby's Dream Buffet, Kirby Star Allies, Pikmin 3 Deluxe, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Check out the full patch notes for all of the new updates below:
ARMS
Latest update: Ver. 5.5.1 (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
- Frame rate: Optimized for Nintendo Switch 2 for smoother movement (even when playing with 3 or more players).
- HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for improved image contrast and brightness.Note: HDR-compatible display required when playing in TV mode.
*Compatible with Ver. 5.4.1 for "local communication" and "LAN play". Not compatible with Ver. 5.4.0 or earlier for "local communication" and "LAN play". Please be aware of the versions of each other's update data.
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
Latest update: Ver. 1.2.0 (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
- Added support for GameShare.
- Party Mode content can be played with up to 4 users.
- The user who will host the GameShare session should select "GameShare" on the mode selection screen after launching the software. They can then choose to use GameShare with Local Users or with GameChat members.
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
Latest update: Ver. 1.4.0 (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
- HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for improved image contrast and brightness.
- Note: HDR-compatible display required when playing in TV mode.
- Added support for GameShare.
- Two people can play all the courses, and each person can have their own unique display that is easier to see.
- The person sharing can press the - button on the title screen or course select screen or go to "Partner Adventure" in the pause menu and select "GameShare + Local Play" or "GameShare + GameChat."
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
Latest update: Ver. 2.0.0 (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2:
General
- Added Korean as a supported language.
- Added support for GameShare:
- You can play 34 kinds of games with up to 4 players.
- The user who will host the GameShare session should select "GameShare" from the main menu, then "Via GameChat" or "Play With Local Users".
- Several other adjustments and revisions have been made to improve the gameplay experience.
Note: Update data with the above content will also be distributed for the demo "Clubhouse Games: Guest Pass" as Ver. 2.0.0d.
Game Builder Garage
Latest update: Ver. 1.1.0 (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
- Added support for Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. Up to 8 Joy-Con 2 can be used. (As up to now, 1 USB mouse can be used, as well.)
- As a result of improved processing speed, there may be some changes in behavior in games that were made previously on Nintendo Switch.
Note: An update is also available for the Game Builder Garage Demo version to support the content above (Ver. 1.1.0).
Kirby's Dream Buffet
Latest update: Ver. 1.0.0a (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
- Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2.
Note: The version number in the lower right of the software title screen is still Ver. 1.0.0. The version number displayed in the software menu on the HOME Screen will display 1.0.0a if the update is applied.
Kirby Star Allies
Latest update: Ver. 4.0.0a (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
- Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2.
Note: The version number in the lower right of the software title screen is still Ver. 4.0.0. The version number displayed in the software menu on the HOME Screen will display 4.0.0a if the update is applied.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Latest update: Ver. 1.8.0 (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2:
General
- Added support for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
- Added support for the Portuguese (Brazil) system language setting.
- Because Portuguese is not a supported voice language, if you select the Match System Settings option in the game, the voice content will use English.
- Several other issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Latest update: Ver. 1.4.0 (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2:
General
- Added support for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
- Added support for the Portuguese (Brazil) system language setting.
- Because Portuguese is not a supported voice language, the voice content will use the language you select in the in-game options.
- Added support for the Sidon, Tulin, Yunobo, and Riju amiibo.
- Several other issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Latest update: Ver. 1.1.0 (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
- HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for improved image contrast and brightness.Note: HDR-compatible display required when playing in TV mode.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Latest update: Ver. 1.1.0 (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2:
General
- Added a feature to display only favorited echoes in the list of echoes after 30 or more echoes have been learned.
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
- HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for improved image contrast and brightness on Nintendo Switch 2. Note: HDR-compatible display required when playing in TV mode.
- Fixed various issues to create a smoother gaming experience.
Super Mario 3D All-Stars
Latest update: Ver. 1.1.2 (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
- Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2.
Note: The software update is required to play on Nintendo Switch 2.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Latest update: Ver. 1.2.0 (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
- Frame rate: Optimized for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2 (including Bowser's Fury).
- HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for improved image contrast and brightness (Bowser's Fury only).
- Note: HDR-compatible display required when playing in TV mode.
- Added support for GameShare.
- You can play "Super Mario 3D World" with up to four people. Press R on the course select screen for "Local/Online," and then choose "GameShare + Local Users" or "GameShare + GameChat."
- In "Bowser's Fury," two players can play, with one controlling Mario while the other controls Bowser Jr. Once you can control Mario, press the + button to open "Menu," and then choose "Local/Online," and then choose "GameShare + Local Users" or "GameShare + GameChat."
Note: Does have local user compatibility with Ver. 1.1.0. Does not have local user compatibility with Ver. 1.0.0. Please be careful of the update version on each player's system.
Super Mario Odyssey
Latest update: Ver. 1.4.0 (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
- HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for improved image contrast and brightness.
- Note: HDR-compatible display required when playing in TV mode.
- Added support for GameShare.
- Two players can play, with one controlling Mario while the other controls Cappy.
- The user who will host the GameShare session should select "Resume 2P" on the title screen or "Two Players" on the Pause menu, then select "GameShare + Local Play" or "GameShare + GameChat".
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Latest update: Ver. 1.0.2 (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
Latest update: Ver. 1.0.2 (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe
Latest update: Ver. 1.1.2 (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
- Partially alleviated an issue that occurs when playing on Nintendo Switch 2 where the entire screen flickers during some scenes in the game, such as when a day starts and ends.
- We will be releasing an update in the near feature to fix this completely.
Note: An update addressing the problem above has not been distributed for "Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo ver." However, we plan to perform the same fix as the full game in a future update.
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
Latest update: Ver. 4.0.0 (Released June 2, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
- Frame rate: Improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Latest update: Ver. 2.2.1 (Released June 3, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
- Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2.
