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Free Update Now Available for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet on 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.