Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Are Getting a Switch 2 Update

Nintendo has recently announced that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will get a free Switch 2 update. These updates are expected to boost the performance of the games, and are excellent news for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players who intend to keep playing these highly popular titles on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were originally released in 2022 and received two expansions in the following year, as well as an epilogue in January 2024. Gen 9 introduced over 100 new Pokemon, as well as new special critters called Paradox Pokemon, which either represented ancient past versions or futuristic forms of other creatures. Soon after their release, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet received mixed reviews, as critics criticized the games’ performance and bland open-world design. Fortunately, the performance was greatly improved over time, and frequent updates and events helped Pokemon Scarlet and Violet to remain popular over the years.

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Now, Nintendo revealed that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players will gain access to a free next-gen update. While it’s still unknown how exactly the update will change the games, it may likely affect their graphics and performance. The update will probably be out by June 5, when the Nintendo Switch 2 will finally be released.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Will Get a Free Nintendo Switch 2 Update

Overall, it’s unsurprising to see Pokemon Scarlet and Violet receiving a next-gen update, as these games are incredibly popular. When considering the best-selling Switch games, Scarlet and Violet appear in 7th place, behind Pokemon Sword and Shield and other Nintendo games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Apart from optimizing these Switch titles, Nintendo has 20 launch games confirmed for the Switch 2. The list includes new games such as Mario Kart World, but also ports of a few popular titles such as Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Hogwarts Legacy, and Street Fighter 6. The number may go up before the console’s release, however, as other third-party companies may still confirm more titles.

First-party Switch 2 games which have already been confirmed include Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Pokemon Legends: Z-A is likely the most exciting one for fans of the franchise, and is expected to release sometime in 2025. A recent leak showcased the full list of new Mega Evolutions appearing in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which includes critters such as Victreebel, Dragonite, Feraligatr, Meganium, Emboar, Delphox, and others. It should, however, be taken with a grain of salt, as it’s unofficial information.

Systems

Released

November 18, 2022

ESRB

E For Everyone Due To Mild Fantasy Violence