Summary

Prior to its upcoming launch,Nintendo confirmed a range of gamesfrom the original Switch would be getting free updates for theSwitch 2. This included Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, Super Mario Odyssey, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (which is really good on the Switch 2), and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. This was in addition to the four games,Super Mario Party Jamboree, The Legend of Zelda:Breath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom, andKirby and the Forgotten Land, that were receiving paid “Upgrade Packs”.

Out of the blue, on the eve of the Nintendo Switch 2’s release, Nintendo has released a range of free updates for games that it hadn’t previously announced— including one you can’t actually buy anymore.

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Super Mario 3D All-Stars One Of Nine Additional Games Getting Free Switch 2 Updates

Before today, the following 11 games were set to receive free updates for the Nintendo Switch 2:

However, out of the blue, (as spotted byGameSpark in Japan) Nintendo confirmed that nine more games would be updated for the console’s June 5 launch. These includeSuper Mario 3D All-Stars(which isn’t available for purchase),Super Mario Bros. Wonder,Xenoblade Chronicles 3, andPikmin 3 Deluxe.

Princess Zelda in Korok Forest In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

So, What’s Actually Changing?

Below, you can find the changes listed in the updates for each game’s Nintendo Switch 2 version.

Link running on a sky island from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Kirby And Poppy Bros Jr Snuggling Heads Together In Kirby Star Allies.

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Switch Games With Motion Controls - Super Mario 3D All Stars - Mario Floating Through The Air With A Star

The heroes direct their Pikmin to attack a giant monster that resembles a shrimp in Pikmin 3 Deluxe.

two characters playing flute-like instruments in xenoblade chronicles 3.

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