Pokemon Scarlet And Violet’s Free Switch 2 Update Is Now Live

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet‘s free Switch 2 update has arrived. The games’ 4.0.0 patch is now live a few days ahead of the Switch 2’s launch, optimizing the titles for the upcoming console.

As detailed on Nintendo’s support website, the new update makes a suite of graphical and performance improvements when the games are played on Switch 2. Visuals have been “optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display,” while the frame rate has been “improved for smoother movement on the Nintendo Switch 2.” You can read the full patch notes below.

Nintendo had been offering glimpses at Scarlet and Violet’s Switch 2 update in the days leading up to the system’s launch. Last week, the company shared a pair of screenshots showing off the games’ improved draw distance, and a brief video released recently on the Nintendo Today app provided a better look at their increased frame rate and smoother performance.

Other Switch 1 games are also slated to get free updates on Switch 2. Some titles, such as Super Mario Odyssey and Clubhouse Games, are adding support for Switch 2’s GameShare function, while others like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will get a performance boost on the new system.

The next Pokemon game, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, is slated to launch on October 16. The game will be available in both Switch 1 and Switch 2 editions, the latter of which will similarly offer improved visuals and performance. In the meantime, a new Pokemon Presents broadcast is slated to air on July 22.

Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Ver. 4.0.0 Patch Notes

The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:

General

• Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
• Frame rate: Improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2.