Switch games with a free Switch 2 upgrade
Free on Switch 2 if you already own the Switch game: a free update, or a $0 upgrade pack on the eShop. Nothing to buy again.
Which Switch games get a free Switch 2 upgrade?
As of Oct 25, 2026: 95 games get a free Switch 2 upgrade for Switch owners.
| Box | Game | Release (US) | In the box | Best price today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cult Of The Lamb | Oct 22, 2026 | eShop download | $24.99eShop |
 | Hitman: Absolution | Oct 22, 2026 | Full cartridge | $29.99-25%Nintendo eShop |
 | Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor | Oct 9, 2026 | eShop download | $12.99eShop |
 | Astral Ascent | Oct 8, 2026 | eShop download | $24.99eShop |
 | FOUNTAINS | Sep 24, 2026 | eShop download | $14.99eShop |
 | SiN Reloaded | Sep 24, 2026 | eShop download | $29.99eShop |
 | Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth | Sep 18, 2026 | eShop download | $15.99-20%Nintendo eShop |
 | Absolum | Sep 17, 2026 | Full cartridge | $24.99eShop |
 | Twofold | Sep 17, 2026 | eShop download | $19.99eShop |
 | Woodo | Sep 16, 2026 | eShop download | $15.99-20%Nintendo eShop |
 | Lou's Lagoon | Aug 27, 2026 | eShop download | $19.99-20%Nintendo eShop |
 | Blood Dungeon | Aug 25, 2026 | eShop download | $9.99eShop |
 | Another Crab's Treasure | Aug 20, 2026 | eShop download | $11.99-60%Nintendo eShop |
 | Pipistrello And The Cursed Yoyo | Aug 20, 2026 | eShop download | $19.99eShop |
 | LEGO Party | Jul 30, 2026 | eShop download | $27.99-30%Nintendo eShop |
 | SOMA | Jul 23, 2026 | eShop download | $29.99eShop |
 | Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster | Jul 16, 2026 | eShop download | $22.49-25%Nintendo eShop |
 | Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit | Jul 15, 2026 | eShop download | $19.99eShop |
 | Disney Speedstorm | Jul 15, 2026 | eShop download | On the eShop, no price yet |
 | Citizen Sleeper | Jun 25, 2026 | eShop download | $5.99-70%Nintendo eShop |
 | Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector | Jun 25, 2026 | Full cartridge | $12.49-50%Nintendo eShop |
 | The Drifter | Jun 22, 2026 | eShop download | $16.99-15%Nintendo eShop |
 | Unrailed 2: Back on Track | Jun 11, 2026 | eShop download | $19.99eShop |
 | Sea Of Stars | Jun 8, 2026 | Format not confirmed | $34.99eShop |
 | System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster | Jun 3, 2026 | eShop download | $16.49-45%Nintendo eShop |
 | Mina the Hollower | May 29, 2026 | eShop download | $19.99eShop |
 | Stray | May 28, 2026 | eShop download | $29.99eShop |
 | Psyvariar 3 | May 21, 2026 | Full cartridge | $14.99-25%Nintendo eShop |
 | Blood: Refreshed Supply | May 7, 2026 | eShop download | $17.99-40%Nintendo eShop |
 | Dinkum | Apr 23, 2026 | eShop download | $19.99eShop |
 | Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster | Apr 23, 2026 | eShop download | $14.99eShop |
 | Lorelei and the Laser Eyes | Apr 23, 2026 | eShop download | $24.99eShop |
 | Sayonara Wild Hearts | Apr 23, 2026 | Digital only | $12.99eShop |
 | Disney Dreamlight Valley | Mar 25, 2026 | eShop download | $39.99eShop |
 | Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game | Mar 25, 2026 | Digital only | $19.99-43%Nintendo eShop |
 | Cozy Grove | Mar 12, 2026 | eShop download | $14.99eShop |
 | Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf | Mar 5, 2026 | Code in a box | $19.99eShop |
 | Minishoot Adventures | Mar 3, 2026 | Full cartridge | $11.19-30%Nintendo eShop |
 | Subnautica | Feb 17, 2026 | eShop download | $7.49-75%Nintendo eShop |
 | Subnautica: Below Zero | Feb 17, 2026 | eShop download | $7.49-75%Nintendo eShop |
 | Asphalt Legends | Feb 16, 2026 | eShop download | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | High On Life | Feb 1, 2026Physical · digital Aug 28, 2025 | Full cartridge | $39.99eShop |
 | Core Keeper | Jan 28, 2026 | Digital only | $11.99-40%Nintendo eShop |
 | Dispatch | Jan 28, 2026 | Format not confirmed | $29.99eShop |
 | Sail Forth | Jan 16, 2026 | eShop download | $9.99-50%Nintendo eShop |
 | Factorio | Dec 22, 2025 | eShop download | $35.00eShop |
 | Cast n Chill | Dec 18, 2025 | eShop download | $10.49-30%Nintendo eShop |
 | Little Rocket Lab | Dec 10, 2025 | eShop download | $19.99eShop |
 | Storm Lancers | Dec 9, 2025 | eShop download | $19.99eShop |
 | Red Dead Redemption | Dec 2, 2025 | eShop download | $24.99-50%Nintendo eShop |
 | Simogo Legacy Collection | Dec 2, 2025 | eShop download | $14.99eShop |
 | ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 | Nov 21, 2025 | eShop download | $39.99eShop |
 | Brotato | Nov 20, 2025 | eShop download | $4.99eShop |
 | Hades II | Nov 20, 2025Physical · digital Sep 25, 2025 | Full cartridge | $49.99Best Buy |
 | Dave the Diver | Nov 6, 2025 | Full cartridge | $10.99-45%Nintendo eShop |
 | Ball x Pit | Oct 28, 2025 | eShop download | $14.99eShop |
 | Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles | Sep 30, 2025 | JP CODE-IN-BOX | $49.99eShop |
 | Lynked: Banner of the Spark | Sep 12, 2025 | eShop download | $3.74-75%Nintendo eShop |
 | Shadow Labyrinth | Jul 18, 2025 | JP CODE-IN-BOX | $14.99-50%Nintendo eShop |
 | Deltarune | Jun 5, 2025 | eShop download | $19.99-20%Nintendo eShop |
 | No Man's Sky | Jun 5, 2025 | eShop download | $59.99eShop |
 | Hollow Knight | Nov 10, 2026Physical · digital Feb 5, 2026 | Full cartridge | $15.00eShop |
 | Hollow Knight: Silksong | Nov 10, 2026Physical · digital Sep 4, 2025 | Full cartridge | $19.99eShop |
 | Stardew Valley | Feb 5, 2027Physical · digital Dec 25, 2025 | Full cartridge | $14.99eShop |
 | 1000xResist | Feb 12, 2027Physical · digital Aug 20, 2026 | Full cartridge | $19.99eShop |
 | Pokémon Champions | Apr 8, 2026 | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Divinity: Original Sin 2 | Dec 15, 2025 | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Oct 2, 2025 | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 | Jul 11, 2025 | Code in a box | On the eShop, no price yet |
 | Donkey Kong Country Returns HD | Jan 16, 2025 | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | ARMS | Not announced | Digital only | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain | Not announced | Digital only | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Celeste | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Dead Cells | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Edition | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake | Not announced | Digital only | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Game Builder Garage | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Hades | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 | Not announced | Game-Key Card | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe | Not announced | eShop download | On the eShop, no price yet |
 | Pikmin 3 | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Pokemon Scarlet | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Pokemon Scarlet + The Hidden Treasure Of Area Zero | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Pokemon Violet | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Pokemon Violet + The Hidden Treasure Of Area Zero | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Slay the Spire | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Splatoon 3 | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Subnautica + Subnautica: Below Zero | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | Super Mario Odyssey | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
 | The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019) | Not announced | Not known yet | Not in a store for Switch 2 yet |
US releases: US stores and the US eShop. A cart format shows once it is confirmed; dates are US release days and can move. Updated hourly from the Switch 2 hub.
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