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Backwards-compatible games

All Nintendo Switch Super Mario games are backwards-compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2, with improved loading times and frame rate drops ironed out. The following games require software updates to run optimally on Nintendo Switch 2, however:

Additionally, WarioWare: Move It! requires the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (R) to play microgames that utilize the IR Motion Camera but otherwise works flawlessly.[1]

Enhanced Games

Free updates have been made for available for certain games and applications, allowing them to take advantage of the system's new features and/or superior hardware.[2]

Game Changes Version Release Date
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
  • Enhanced resolution.
    • 2160p (4K) in TV mode, 1080p in handheld mode.
  • Decreased loading times.
  • Added 5–8 player Multiplayer.
  • CameraPlay support.
4.0.0 September 1, 2026
Super Mario Odyssey
  • Enhanced resolution.
    • ????p in TV mode, 1080p in handheld mode.
  • HDR support.
  • GameShare support.
    • Also available using GameChat.
1.4.0 June 3, 2025
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
  • Enhanced resolution.
    • ????p in TV mode, 1080p in handheld mode.
  • HDR support.
  • GameShare support.
    • Also available using GameChat.
Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics
  • Enhanced resolution.
    • 1080p in handheld mode, TV mode is unaffected.
8.0.0 November 25, 2025
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
  • Enhanced resolution.
    • 2160p (4K) in TV mode, 1080p in handheld mode.
1.0.2 June 3, 2025
Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics 5.0.0 July 28, 2025
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
  • Enhanced resolution.
    • In Super Mario 3D World, ????p in TV mode, 1080p in handheld mode.
    • In Bowser's Fury, ????p in TV mode, 1080p handheld mode.
      • Also allows for 60 frames per second in handheld mode.
  • HDR support.
  • GameShare support.
    • Also available using GameChat.
1.2.0 June 3, 2025
Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics
  • Enhanced resolution.
    • 2160p (4K) in TV mode, 1080p in handheld mode.
  • Rewind and CRT filter support.
    • Similar to other Nintendo Classics apps.
??? June 5, 2025
Game Boy – Nintendo Classics
  • Enhanced resolution.
    • 1080p in handheld mode, TV mode is unaffected.
3.0.0 November 25, 2025
Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics
  • Enhanced resolution.
    • 1080p in handheld mode, TV mode is unaffected.
September 4, 2025
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
  • Enhanced resolution.
    • 2160p (4K) in TV mode, 1080p in handheld mode.
  • Decreased loading times.
  • GameShare support. (local only)
1.1.0 January 20, 2026
Super Mario Galaxy
  • Enhanced resolution.
    • 2160p (4K) in TV mode, 1080p in handheld mode.
  • Joy-Con 2 mouse support when using Co-Star Mode.
1.2.0 October 1, 2025
Super Mario Galaxy 2 1.2.0

Hello, Mario! and Hello, Yoshi! also feature improvements on the hardware but do not require updates.

  1. ^ Nintendo Switch games compatibility. Nintendo. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  2. ^ Free updates for select Nintendo Switch games. Nintendo. Retrieved September 2, 2026.