FAQ – Nintendo Switch 2
Games labeled "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" include technical and content upgrades:
The physical games of the "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" do not include separate download codes. All content is completely on a single software card. This applies to games that were originally released for the Switch 1 and have been remastered for the Switch 2.
According to Nintendo, the packaging of these titles always contains the full, updated version. A subsequent download is not necessary for Nintendo-owned games. The upgrade is integrated on the storage medium. Users can resell or lend the game without restrictions.
All available Nintendo Switch 2 Edition titles can be found here
Yes! The Nintendo Switch 2 is backwards compatible with most digital and physical games from the first generation of Switch, as well as accessories such as Joy-Con (Gen 1) and the Pro Controller.
Please note:
Games that use special functions such as IR sensor or gyro control could work to a limited extent.
A full list of compatible & unsupported games can be found here
Free updates will be released for select Nintendo Switch 1 games, improving playability on Nintendo Switch 2.
By connecting your Nintendo Switch 2 to the internet, you can download free updates that improve resolution or frame rate, or enable support for features like GameShare in select games. The content of the free updates depends on the game.
You can find a full list of all Switch 1 games that will receive a free update here