Alongside the launch of Mario Kart World, Nintendo has prepared a version 1.1.0 update. Those who are starting to get access to Nintendo Switch 2 can download it now.
The patch brings along various features, including support for the camera and LAN play. Other adjustments have been made, including the lineup of characters that are initially available.
The full rundown is as follows:
June 2: A brief trailer has come in for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet showing the game running on Nintendo Switch 2. This comes from a post on the Nintendo Today app.
When the new system comes out this week, players will be able to download a free patch. This makes a number of technical improvements, including a bump up to 60 frames per second. Additionally, the games have been optimized for the display on the system’s screen and high-resolution TVs – meaning improved visual quality.
Another round of Nintendo Switch game updates have gone live, which improve compatibility on Switch 2.
These patches are separate for the ones that just dropped that focus on visual and technical improvements. For example, Nintendo identified screen flickering issues with Pikmin 3 Deluxe, which it has now started to address. Also, for Super Mario 3D All-Stars, you’ll need to download the new patch – otherwise you can’t actually play on Nintendo Switch 2.
Here’s the full lineup:
May 20: Nintendo is now starting to offer up icons for a variety of classic systems for Switch Online members today.
The NES, SNES, Game Boy (and Game Boy Color), GBA, and GameCube will be featured. These platforms are also a part of Nintendo Switch Online with the classic titles that members can play through on Nintendo Switch – and soon on 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:
Thousands of games are currently available on Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there.
Since our reader base is English-speaking, that’s what we’re focusing on here. In other words, we’re highlighting Switch demos that you can find in North America and Europe. Japan has a few extra demos on its end, but a majority of them are for titles that are not currently being sold in the west and are only playable in Japanese.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has been hit with some massive leaks, led by the reveal of playable SpongeBob SquarePants. Patrick could be joining in as well.
F2Insider posted a series of videos, art, and more from the game on social media today. The big bombshell shows SpongeBob in action, and he’ll apparently come with his own stage for Bikini Bottom. Footage indicates that SEGA will be offering this content as DLC.
Here’s a look at videos shown today:
Royal Reign Studios shared the news today that it’s working on Castle Cab for Nintendo Switch. Thus far the developer has not commented on release timing.
Royal Reign Studios is a chaotic action sandbox game. You’ll play as a steed as you gallop, drift, and crash your way through a bustling medieval world.
Mario Kart World has a ton of different characters – both new and old – but there’s a notable absence as Diddy Kong doesn’t appear to be on the roster. While IGN recently attempted to get some clarity from the game’s producer, it seems Nintendo is keeping quiet at the moment.
Diddy Kong originally appeared in Mario Kart: Double Dash on the GameCube. He’s been featured in other titles since then, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe through the Booster Course Pass.
Mario Kart World features a big map that players can full explore, with many fans describing it as an open world. However, Nintendo itself isn’t big on using that term as a label for its Nintendo Switch 2 racer.
Speaking with The Washington Post, Kosuke Yabuki said that the “open world” term is “just a little bit too ambiguously defined.” That’s why we’ve seen Nintendo refer to the explorable map as “Free Roam” instead.
