Alongside brand-new games for Nintendo Switch 2, a number of existing and upcoming games for the original Switch will be receiving Switch 2-enhanced versions, officially dubbed as a “Switch 2 Edition.”
Two titles that haven’t been released yet, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends Z-A, will be among the first games to launch with Switch 2 Editions. Older games such as Super Mario Party Jamboree are among the titles getting the upgrade. Fans who already own those games for the original Switch will be able to purchase an upgrade to the Switch 2 Editions, typically costing $10 (although there are some exceptions).
The good news for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom owners is that the Zelda Switch 2 Edition upgrades will be free to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. However, you will need to own those games in order to play their Switch 2 Edition counterparts.
Additionally, some Nintendo Switch games will get free updates for Switch 2. They may improve performance or add support for features like GameShare, but it will vary game by game.
Below, you’ll find every Switch 2 Edition announced so far. For more, check out details on the every Switch 2 game so far, all of the GameCube games for Switch Online, and the best Switch 2 games at launch.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
This Switch classic and its sequel will get smoother frame rates, faster load times, and enhanced graphics with their Switch 2 Editions.
Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will also get Zelda Notes, a Switch 2 Edition exclusive feature designed to help players discover some of the most hard-to-find locations in each game. Princess Zelda will have newly recorded commentary for that feature in both titles.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition will arrive on June 5.
- Game price: $70
- Upgrade pack price: $10
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition will arrive on June 5.
- Game price: $80
- Upgrade pack price: $10
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Super Mario Party Jamboree
The Switch 2 Edition will incorporate new modes and minigames that utilize the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls as well as the new built-in mic. It will also be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 camera.
Players will be able to compete in Bowser Live, a new game show-themed experience that includes 2v2 team battles and physical challenges. But if you lose, you’ll have to answer to Bowser when Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Edition arrives on July 24.
- Game price: $80
- Upgrade pack price: $20
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
The Switch 2 Edition of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will include the option to use Joy-Con 2 mouse controls instead of the standard controls.
Players will also be able to choose between Quality Mode and Performance Mode, both of which are HDR compatible. The game can be played in 4K at 60 fps or in full HD at 120 fps.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be released later in 2025.
- Game price: TBA
Pokemon Legends Z-A
Thus far, the only thing we know about Pokemon Legends Z-A’s Switch 2 Edition is that it will feature enhanced resolution and frame rates.
Pokemon Legends Z-A will be released in late 2025.
- Game price: TBA
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s Switch 2 Edition includes Star-Crossed World, a new story that follows Kirby’s adventures after a mysterious meteor crashes in the Forgotten Land. Kirby will also be getting some additional abilities for this story, including new Mouthful Modes.
The Switch 2 Edition is set to include single-player and local-co-op for Star-Crossed World, as well as improvements for the entire game.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s Switch 2 Edition will be released on August 28.
- Game price: $80
- Upgrade pack price: $20
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Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Switch 2 Edition will take advantage of the Joy-Con 2’s mouse controls as players get a more PC-like experience. This version of the game will be available on June 5 for the Switch 2 launch. If you already own the game on Switch, it’ll be a $10 upgrade for its Switch 2 version.
- Game price: $60
- Upgrade pack price: $10
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Alongside an improved frame rate and a higher resolution, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will also offer Joy-con 2 mouse controls support. Set in a fantasy world inspired by Japanese folklore, the game allows you to play as one of two protagonists as you battle monsters, rebuild villages, and manage your own farm.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will be available on June 5.
- Game price: $70
- Upgrade pack price: $10
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Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
A cozy game where you’ll get to reap the rewards of the farming life, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar will feature a higher resolution with improved frame rates on Switch 2, as well as support for Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar will be available on August 27.
- Game price: $60
- Upgrade pack price: $10
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Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
For the Switch 2 edition of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, you can expect improved load times, better graphics, and a higher frame rate. If you own the game on Switch and you leap over to Switch 2, you can grab the upgrade pack for $2.60.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time will be available on June 5 for Switch 2.
No Man’s Sky
No Man’s Sky is getting a substantial update on Switch 2, and best of all, it’ll be completely free. Developer Hello Games says that players can expect the following upgrades with the Beacon update:
- Multiplayer
- 4K texture support
- Improved frame rate
- Enhanced UI
- Touch controls
- Increased TV Mode resolution
- Increased Handheld Mode resolution
- Increased geometry
- Gyro support
- DLSS + DRS
- Settlements
- Cross save
- Crossplay
Fortnite
The battle royale fun continues on Switch 2, as Fortnite players can expect the game to take advantage of several features on that console. So far, the list of updates include a higher frame rate, higher resolution, and support for GameChat.
Fortnite will run at up to 60fps
- Higher resolutions: 2176 x 1224 docked, 1600 x 900 undocked
- Greater view distances
- Higher-quality textures, shadows, and water rendering
- Clothing physics enabled
- Replay system available in Switch 2 edition of Fortnite
- Video highlights capture supported
- GameChat supported
- High-detail geometry, distance field ambient occlusion, shadow casting point lights, high-quality effects in docked mode
- Mouse controls supported with Joy-Con 2, starting June 7
Tamagotchi Plaza
Tamagotchi Plaza’s upcoming Switch 2 release will add three exclusive shops to the game–making for a total of 15 shops in the plaza–as well as support for the Joy-Con 2’s mouse controls. If you already own the Switch edition of the game, an upgrade pack will be available for purchase.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
One of the big hits of the Switch era, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting some big upgrades for its Switch 2 edition. Players can expect improved resolution–up to 4K in TV Mode–mouse controls, expanded multiplayer sessions, and support for CameraPlay. If you already own the game, the Switch 2 upgrade can be purchased for $5.
