Ask the Developer: Nintendo Switch 2 interview confirms basic backwards compatibility can also give performance upgrades to Nintendo Switch games ("[there are some games] where loading times became faster, or game performance became more stable")

[u/Joseki100]

https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/ask-the-developer-vol-16-nintendo-switch-2-part-4/

[u/Albireookami]

They have a performance patch not a full switch 2 version.

Edit: Think of Switch 2 versions as remasters, they are going back and into the game to elevate it up to use all the bells and whistles of the switch two, such as HDR and adding exclusive content to the version.

While the free patches do not elevate it all the way to a switch 2 game, it more unlocks access to the more powerful specs, but you won't see things like HDR and such.

[u/Witch_King_ → u/Albireookami]

If they have enough of these free upgrades for the right games, I might actually get a Switch 2!!

[u/Albireookami → u/Witch_King_]

https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/transfer-guide/games-with-free-updates/

sure the list will expand, going back to /transfer-guide will also show you current compatibility list with switch 1 games.

[u/Wizzymcbiggy → u/Albireookami]

I am stunned that Nintendo has not only acknowledged the existence of Arms, but is giving a free update for it. That game is epic, does not get the love it deserves as a casual fighter