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Switch 2 First-Party Games Receive Multiple Updates

As anticipation builds for the Switch 2’s debut, Nintendo remains active in refining its gaming catalog. Alongside a dozen core enhancements, supplementary patches have been distributed for select flagship Switch games.

These complimentary upgrades are currently accessible. Below is a summary of adjustments, per Nintendo’s support documentation:

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Version 1.4.0

Modifications for Switch 2 compatibility include:

General

  • Integration with Switch 2 Edition.
  • Brazilian Portuguese language option added.
    • Voiceovers default to user-selected preferences.
  • Amiibo compatibility expanded (Sidon, Tulin, etc.).
  • Miscellaneous optimizations.

Updates for original Switch:

General

  • Brazilian Portuguese support implemented.
    • Voice settings follow in-game selections.
  • Amiibo functionality extended.
  • Performance refinements.

Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Version 1.8.0

Switch 2 adjustments:

General

  • Switch 2 Edition support included.
  • Brazilian Portuguese localization.
    • System-matching voice defaults to English.
  • Technical improvements.

Original Switch changes:

General

  • Portuguese (Brazil) language option.
    • Voiceovers align with system settings.
  • Bug fixes and optimizations.

Pikmin 3 Deluxe – Version 1.1.2

Switch 2-specific fixes:

General

  • Reduced screen flickering during transitions.
    • Final resolution planned for future update.

Note: Demo versions will receive similar fixes later.

Super Mario Wonder – Version 1.0.2

Switch 2 enhancements:

General

  • Compatibility improvements.

Kirby’s Dream Buffet – Version 1.0.0a

Switch 2 updates:

General

  • Performance upgrades.

Note: Title screen displays Ver. 1.0.0; HOME Menu shows 1.0.0a.

Kirby Star Allies – Version 4.0.0a

Switch 2 adjustments:

General

  • Gameplay optimizations.

Note: Version 4.0.0 appears on title screen; 4.0.0a in HOME Menu.

Super Mario 3D All-Stars – Version 1.1.2

Switch 2 improvements:

General

  • Technical refinements for newer hardware.

Note: Update mandatory for Switch 2 compatibility.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Version 2.2.1

Switch 2-specific changes:

General

  • System-specific optimizations.