During today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo unveiled exciting news for gamers: nearly the entire Nintendo Switch catalog will be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2. However, a select group of titles will receive special "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" versions, boasting enhanced features. These lucky games include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and Mario Party: Jamboree.

Each Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game offers unique upgrades tailored to enhance the gaming experience. The first game showcased was Super Mario Party: Jamboree, which introduces "Jamboree TV," featuring innovative mouse controls, audio recognition, enhanced rumble feedback, and gameplay integration with a new camera accessory.

Following that, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom were highlighted for their upgraded versions, which include enhanced resolution, improved framerates, and HDR support. Additionally, a new service called Zelda Notes will be available through the Nintendo Switch Online app, offering voice guidance for locating Shrines and Koroks, as well as the ability to share creations in Tears of the Kingdom via QR code.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is set to receive a new story exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, titled Star-Crossed World, along with improved graphics and framerates.

Two upcoming titles, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends: Z-A, will also benefit from upgraded versions. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will support mouse controls and boast 4K resolution at 60fps with HDR, while Pokemon Legends: Z-A will feature enhanced resolution and framerates.

These upgraded games will be available in both physical and digital formats. For those who already own the original versions on the Nintendo Switch, upgrade packs will be available for purchase for Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, Mario Party, and Kirby.

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Later in the presentation, several third-party titles were announced to receive Nintendo Switch 2 Editions, including Civilization 7, which will support mouse controls, and Street Fighter 6, which will feature exclusive game modes for the Switch 2.

Nintendo had sparked curiosity about these "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" games last week with a brief mention on a webpage related to the new Virtual Game Card system. The footnote clarified that these upgraded games cannot be transferred to the original Nintendo Switch via Virtual Game Card.

To stay updated on all the announcements from today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, you can find comprehensive coverage right here.