Here is our first look at Game Freak’s role-playing game, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, running on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console.
The very first screenshots from the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Scarlet and Violet have been released, highlighting various graphical improvements, including a higher resolution and an increased spawn radius and spawn rate for Pokemon.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Screenshots
Screenshots from the Switch 2 edition of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet can be seen below.
In the original Nintendo Switch version of Scarlet and Violet, only around 15 Pokemon could be spawned at a time. However, the Nintendo Switch 2 version will be able to spawn more than 22 Pokemon at once. As such, the improvements go beyond just visual upgrades.
In addition to the above graphical and gameplay improvements, Nintendo has confirmed that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet for the Switch 2 will run at an improved frame rate. Whether this means the game will run at a more stable 30 fps or target a higher frame rate like 40 or 60 fps remains to be seen.
List of Nintendo Switch Titles Receiving Free Switch 2 Upgrades
Besides Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, 10 other Switch titles will also receive free Switch 2 upgrades. These games as well as their currently confirmed upgrades are mentioned below.
- ARMS: improved resolution, frame rate (even with 3 or more players), and HDR support
- Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain: GameShare support
- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker: improved resolution, HDR support, and GameShare support
- Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics: GameShare support
- Game Builder Garage: improved resolution and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls
- New Super Mario Bros. U DX: improved resolution
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: improved resolution, frame rate, Pokemon spawn radius and spawn rate
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury: improved resolution, frame rate, HDR support, and GameShare support
- Super Mario Odyssey: improved resolution, HDR support, and GameShare support
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom: improved resolution and HDR support
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening: improved resolution and HDR support
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrades for certain other Switch titles will not come for free, however. Read about it here.
