Nintendo has officially released Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch system. Read on below to learn more:
This free update enhances the games’ image quality and frame rate on the newly released system.
With the release of Nintendo Switch 2, a free update is now available for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet that enhances the games when played on the new system.
Thanks to the power of Nintendo Switch 2’s hardware, you can enjoy improved image quality with visuals optimized for both the system’s display and high-resolution TVs, as well as an improved frame rate that allows for smoother movement.
It’s the perfect time to revisit the Paldea region on your Nintendo Switch 2!
Explore Paldea with Enhanced Visuals and Smoother Gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2
BELLEVUE, Wash. — June 5, 2025 — A free update for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games is now available for players on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. This update enhances adventures in the Paldea region with improved performance and visual quality, optimized for the latest Nintendo hardware.
With this update, fans can look forward to the following:
- Visual enhancements: Optimizations covering both the Nintendo Switch 2 system’s display and high-resolution TVs offer improved image quality.
- Upgraded frame rate: Improved frame rates make for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2.
- A more immersive Paldea: Whether players are exploring the open world, battling Pokémon, or completing the Pokédex, the already bustling Paldea region comes to life like never before on Nintendo Switch 2.
Trainers who have a Nintendo Switch 2 system and Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet can now experience the games with enhanced performance and visuals—at no additional cost.
For more information about Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, please visit Pokemon.com/ScarletViolet.
Source: Pokemon.com and The Pokémon Company
Source: Pokemon
