Trainers, Nintendo have just released a Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch 2, the upcoming Switch successor console. Switch 2 will launch on June 5th 2025, and it will cost £395.99 / $449.99 / ¥49,980 on launch.
During the Switch 2 Direct, we learned a lot about how Nintendo will handle previously released and upcoming Pokémon games. And it’s pretty good! We suggest you watch the whole Direct:
Pokémon™ Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition 
Source: Nintendo
Release date: Late 2025
During the Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, it was confirmed that Pokémon Legends Z-A will be getting a special Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade. If you purchased this game on the Switch, you can buy an upgrade pack, or buy a standalone Switch 2 version. Nintendo themselves have shared that it will be the first Pokémon game playable at a higher frame rate and resolution. We assume this will be the first 60 FPS Pokémon game to date.
Upgrade details
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Improved performance with higher frame rate and resolution
Scarlet and Violet get a free update
Source: Nintendo
Following the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, we learned that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will get a free update on the Switch 2. Scarlet and Violet are listed as one of the games that will receive a free update which may improve performance or add support for features for the Nintendo Switch 2. We hope this ends up being a performance update, as Pokémon Scarlet and Violet performance issues infuriated fans at launch.
Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness playable on the Switch 2
Nintendo Gamecube is coming to the Nintendo Switch Online system! Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness have been confirmed to be available at a later date. No additional info on a potential upscaling or FPS improvements has been shared.
