Nintendo bolsters Switch 2 offerings with updates to major titles and adds classic NES games to Switch Online.
In a push to enhance the current gaming experience, Nintendo has made several updates across its game portfolio, particularly focusing on the Switch 2. Existing games have received patches that not only improve performance on the newer hardware but also attempt to slightly delay the eventual obsolescence by adding fresh content or tweaks.
Switch 2 Updates: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Pikmin 3 Deluxe
Key among these updates is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which has been bumped up to version 4.0.0. According to Nintendo Life, this update offers support for the Switch 2, reducing load times and expanding multiplayer capabilities to support between 5 and 8 players. Also noteworthy is the addition of CameraPlay support, furthering the game’s appeal among its community of racers.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe has similarly been updated, now sitting at version 1.2.0. This update, spotlighted by both My Nintendo News and Nintendo Everything, primarily targets Switch 2 users, offering enhanced resolution in both docked and handheld modes, as well as GameShare support for the Bingo Battle mode. Unlike its fellow title, it makes no modifications apparent for players on the original Switch.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Tennis Fever Updates
Elsewhere, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate receives its first update since June last year, notching up to version 13.0.5. As reported by Nintendo Life, this update chiefly addresses online battle stability by fixing issues related to invalid data.
A minor patch for Mario Tennis Fever, now at version 1.1.1, focuses on minor tweaks, including adjustments around high balls and bug fixes, as detailed by Nintendo Everything.
Switch Online Expansions and New Switch 2 Titles
In terms of content expansion, Nintendo devotees can also anticipate bolstered classic gaming offerings. The Switch Online service has added three NES titles to its library, including the iconic Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom. This addition continues Nintendo’s strategy of maintaining and expanding interest in retro gaming, as noted by Nintendo Life.
For fans of RPGs, Atlus’s Metaphor: ReFantazio has dropped a new pre-order trailer showcasing how the fantasy RPG runs on the Switch 2. Although Nintendo Life notes some graphical imperfections, the performance appears steady, with its art style remaining engaging.
Finally, Orbitals is emerging as one of the year’s best co-op games, according to a Nintendo Life review. This title provides a high-paced, thrilling experience packed with cooperative gameplay challenges set against a vibrant, interstellar backdrop.
