Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrades for Games like Breath of the Wild, Metroid Prime 4

During today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo revealed that nearly its entire Nintendo Switch library will be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2. Excitingly, certain games are receiving enhanced "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" versions, featuring unique upgrades. These lucky titles include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and Mario Party: Jamboree.

Each Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game boasts distinct enhancements. The showcase kicked off with Super Mario Party: Jamboree, which introduces "Jamboree TV," enhancing gameplay with mouse controls, audio recognition, "more expressive rumble," and innovative use of a new camera accessory.

Next up were The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, both receiving upgrades in resolution, framerate, and HDR support. Additionally, they'll benefit from a new feature in the Nintendo Switch Online app called Zelda Notes, offering voice guidance for locating Shrines and Koroks, and the ability to share creations in Tears of the Kingdom via QR codes with friends.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is set to receive a new story exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, titled Star-Crossed World, along with improved graphics and framerates.

Two eagerly anticipated titles, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends: Z-A, are also getting upgraded versions. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will support mouse controls and boast 4K resolution at 60fps with HDR, while Pokemon Legends: Z-A will feature enhanced resolution and framerates.

These upgraded games will be available in both physical and digital formats. Owners of the original versions on the Nintendo Switch can purchase upgrade packs for Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, Mario Party, and Kirby to enjoy the new features.

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The presentation also highlighted several third-party games receiving Nintendo Switch 2 Editions, including Civilization 7 with mouse support and Street Fighter 6 with exclusive game modes.

Nintendo teased these "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" games last week through a webpage footnote about the new Virtual Game Card system, noting that these editions cannot be transferred to the original Nintendo Switch via Virtual Game Card.

You can find all the details from today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct right here.