Summary
On June 2, the Nintendo Today app shared the first video of howPokemon Scarlet and Violetwill run on the Switch 2 after applying a free update to improve the game’s performance and graphics. The short video showedPokemon Scarlet and Violetrunning at a higher frame rate on the Switch 2, causing excitement among fans.
Following its launch in November 2022,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetwere quickly criticized for their frame rate drops and graphical quality, with some players also experiencing crashes and corrupted save file data during normal gameplay. The performance issues resulted in several apologies from The Pokemon Company along with continued patches to smooth out some outstanding issues. Although the ninth generation of mainlinePokemongames went on to sell over 26 million units and counting,Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s performance problems on the original Switchremain a contentious topic.
Although Nintendo previously sharedscreenshots of howPokemon Scarlet and Violetwould look on the Switch 2, a new video paints a clearer picture of the technical improvements that were made. A short video from the Nintendo Today app (and reposted by Serebii.net on social media) demonstrated how much smootherPokemon Scarlet and Violetwill run on the Switch 2’s upgraded hardware. From the start, the frame rate ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet is higher and more consistent on the Switch 2 due to the additional hardware headroom. Additionally, more Pokemon will show up on the screen with no noticeable dips in the games' performance.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Video Shows Smoother Frame Rates On Switch 2
While some of the games' textures remain the same,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetwill also support resolutions up to 4K on the Switch 2. It remains to be seen how the performance update will handle areas that require the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. The free Switch 2 update forPokemon Scarlet and Violetwill be available starting Thursday, June 5, the same day that Nintendo’s new console hits store shelves.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetjoin other Switch titles likeSuper Mario OdysseyandARMSasgames that will get free Switch 2 patchesthat take advantage of the new system’s specifications.
ThoughPokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers can transfer their game save data from the Switch to the Switch 2 via the built-in system transfer options, an internet connection is required to download the games' Switch 2 update. While trainers wait for the Switch 2 to arrive, theongoing Porygon Mass Outbreak inPokemon Scarlet and Violetoffers an increased chance of encountering a Shiny variant of the Virtual Pokemon.
