How to Upgrade Nintendo Switch Software to Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Steps for purchasing an upgrade pack to upgrade a Nintendo Switch game into the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Information
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of a game is a bundle that includes the original Nintendo Switch game and its upgrade pack, which enhances the game to take advantage of the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2 system. Please note that upgrade packs are available only for select games.
Contents and enhancements of the upgrade pack vary by game. They can include visual improvements, new features, or additional game modes—these features can only be played on Nintendo Switch 2.
If you already have the original Nintendo Switch game—as either a physical or digital version—you can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by purchasing the game's upgrade pack from Nintendo eShop, Nintendo Store, or retailers. Additionally, if you have a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, certain upgrade packs can be downloaded at no additional cost.
After you upgrade, the original Nintendo Switch game can still be played on Nintendo Switch, though the features and content of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition can only be played on Nintendo Switch 2.
What to do
To upgrade a Nintendo Switch game to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, purchase or download the upgrade pack:
- Purchase in Nintendo eShop:
- Start Nintendo eShop from the HOME Menu of your console, then locate and purchase the desired upgrade pack.
- Purchase through the Nintendo Store:
- Locate and purchase the desired upgrade pack in the Nintendo Store.
- Purchase at retail:
- You can buy digital codes for upgrade packs at retailers that sell Nintendo games. To download the upgrade pack, visit Nintendo eShop on your console and redeem the download code on the card.
- As a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack member, download upgrade packs:
- Begin a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership or join a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family Membership, if you do not already have an active membership.
- Select the Nintendo eShop icon on the HOME Menu to open the Nintendo eShop.
- Select the Nintendo Switch Online menu on the left.
- Scroll down and locate the upgrade pack you would like to download.
- Select the upgrade pack, then select Download.
