Nintendo Switch 2 will feature upgraded versions of popular Switch games, including Zelda titles, Kirby, plus Mario Party. These enhancements vary from technical upgrades to completely new content. At a recent preview event, journalists tested several "Switch 2 Edition" titles coming to the system.
Breath of the Wild and Tears of Kingdom run at 4K/60fps but appear upscaled rather than native 4K. Both games maintain steady frame rates, unlike their original versions, which struggled at 30fps. They also support Zelda Notes through the Nintendo Switch App, which offers maps, hints, and item sharing between games.
Kirby's Forgotten Land received one of the most impressive upgrades, with sharper visuals than the Zelda titles. The game includes a Star-Crossed World expansion that remixes levels with blue crystal stars, new platforms, plus added Mouthful Mode transformations like the Spring ability. Players rescue "Starries" instead of Waddle Dees during these all-new adventures.
Super Mario Party Jamboree focuses on showcasing the system's new control options. The preview included minigames built around mouse controls for guiding Toads through mazes or spray-painting combs. Jamboree TV expansion uses the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera for player integration into games.
The pricing structure varies for these updates. Zelda upgrades cost $10 each but come free with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. Kirby plus Mario Party updates may cost up to $20 since they add substantial content. All Switch 2 Editions launch alongside the system beginning June 5.
Breath of the Wild and Tears of Kingdom run at 4K/60fps but appear upscaled rather than native 4K. Both games maintain steady frame rates, unlike their original versions, which struggled at 30fps. They also support Zelda Notes through the Nintendo Switch App, which offers maps, hints, and item sharing between games.
Kirby's Forgotten Land received one of the most impressive upgrades, with sharper visuals than the Zelda titles. The game includes a Star-Crossed World expansion that remixes levels with blue crystal stars, new platforms, plus added Mouthful Mode transformations like the Spring ability. Players rescue "Starries" instead of Waddle Dees during these all-new adventures.
Super Mario Party Jamboree focuses on showcasing the system's new control options. The preview included minigames built around mouse controls for guiding Toads through mazes or spray-painting combs. Jamboree TV expansion uses the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera for player integration into games.
The pricing structure varies for these updates. Zelda upgrades cost $10 each but come free with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. Kirby plus Mario Party updates may cost up to $20 since they add substantial content. All Switch 2 Editions launch alongside the system beginning June 5.
