Nintendo Switch 2 free game updates live, patch notes

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2

Nintendo has started distribution of previously-announced free updates for existing Switch games with various improvements on Switch 2.

The improvements vary by game. Some have received a visual bump, frame rate increase, and more. There are some other specifics such as Game Builder Garage getting mouse support.

The full rundown is as follows:

ARMS version 5.5.1 update patch notes

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 version 1.2.0 update patch notes

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.

The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo 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”.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker version 1.4.0 update patch notes

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 version 2.0.0 update patch notes

The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch:

General

Added Korean as a supported language.
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 version 1.1.0 update patch notes

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).

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe version 1.2.0 update patch notes

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.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury version 1.2.0 update patch notes

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 version 1.4.0 update patch notes

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”.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom version 1.1.0 update patch notes

The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo 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.
Note: HDR-compatible display required when playing in TV mode.
Fixed various issues to create a smoother gaming experience.

The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch:

General

Added a feature to display only favorited echoes in the list of echoes after 30 or more echoes have been learned.
Fixed various issues to create a smoother gaming experience.

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening version 1.1.0 update patch notes

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.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were updated to version 4.0.0 yesterday. Read those patch notes here.