The Nintendo Switch 2 has enjoyed an extraordinary commercial and critical run since its debut. Although the system has yet to see brand-new entries from several of the company’s heaviest-hitting franchises, Nintendo’s latest hardware has nevertheless cultivated an impressive software library over its first year and a half on the market. A significant portion of that catalog consists of enhanced versions of the previous generation’s finest titles. Releases like Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and others have received substantial updates that successfully elevate already stellar games to new heights. That ongoing trend is slated to continue with upcoming releases like Pikmin 4 — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy.
Even though Nintendo has given the "Edition" treatment to a fair share of the original Switch’s crown jewels, several standout games remain untouched, begging for similar modernization. This group includes top-tier blockbusters that could directly benefit from a significant hardware and performance boost, alongside more specialized or niche experiences that feel custom-built for the unique hardware inputs of the Switch 2, such as its mouse control capabilities. As players look ahead to see what further upgrades might be in development, attention naturally turns toward the library gems that deserve a second lease on life.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Following the release of the critically acclaimed Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave on the Switch 2, a dedicated technical and content boost for Fire Emblem: Three Houses feels like an absolute no-brainer. The strategy role-playing game famously propelled the long-running series to unprecedented heights of mainstream popularity after its 2019 launch, establishing itself as one of the definitive role-playing experiences on the original console.
While the title would certainly benefit from a comprehensive visual and performance overhaul to bring it closer to the fidelity of Fortune’s Weave, visual enhancement is far from the only appeal. A revamped release would serve as an ideal vehicle to bundle all the supplemental content originally featured in the game’s Expansion Pass, including the narrative-focused Cindered Shadows downloadable content. Furthermore, developers could easily weave in delightful bonus incentives, such as alternate Fortune’s Weave cosmetic costumes for recurring characters like Seteth, who cross over between both entries in the overarching franchise lore.
Super Mario Odyssey
If the gaming public must wait a bit longer for an entirely original, next-generation three-dimensional Mario adventure, revisiting one of the genre’s absolute masterpieces provides a compelling alternative. A Switch 2 upgrade for Super Mario Odyssey feels practically inevitable given Nintendo’s historical penchant for sprucing up its most successful legacy titles and reintroducing them to the market in a classic "Greatest Hits" style.
Odyssey does not necessarily require a radical overhaul to remain playable, but bundling the core experience with a fresh, standalone add-on campaign in the vein of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury would make for an irresistible package. Compact and punchy, Bowser’s Fury proved to be an underrated creative triumph that easily transcended its initial status as a pack-in bonus. Seeing the creative teams at Nintendo EPD tackle another project of that specific scope would serve as a fantastic appetizer for Mario’s inevitable next full-scale 3D outing.
Super Mario Maker 2
It remains somewhat surprising that Super Mario Maker 2 has not yet received a dedicated Switch 2 Edition. While potential hesitation from publisher metrics or past sales figures might explain the delay, the title feels conceptually tailored to have been a cornerstone of the new console’s catalog from day one, primarily due to one defining feature: mouse controls.
No franchise in Nintendo’s stable feels quite as naturally suited to the unique control schemes of the Switch 2 as the level-building toolkit of Super Mario Maker. Allowing creators to design complex courses using precise mouse inputs would completely transform the user-generated content scene. Beyond standard quality-of-life upgrades, this presents a golden opportunity for Nintendo to incorporate a modern spiritual successor to classic creative software like Mario Paint, effectively positioning Super Mario Maker 2 as the ultimate, definitive digital creative suite. At a minimum, fans have long clamored for official asset integration representing the aesthetic and mechanics of Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Luigi’s Mansion 3
Among the heavy hitters of the original console generation, Luigi’s Mansion 3 often functions as the unsung hero of the Nintendo Switch library. Although the title earned widespread critical acclaim and commercial success upon its 2019 release, it rarely commands the same persistent cultural conversation as heavyweights like Fire Emblem: Three Houses or Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
A comprehensive Switch 2 Edition could successfully shift that narrative. Pushing the game to a locked, ultra-smooth 60 frames per second would allow the meticulous, expressive character animations crafted by developer Next Level Games to truly shine. Furthermore, there is ample physical and digital room to package in expansive additional content, whether through expanded cooperative multiplayer maps, specialized minigames engineered around mouse functionality, or a substantial narrative-driven expansion.
Game Builder Garage
More than any other software currently sitting in the conversation, Game Builder Garage warrants a technical revision for strictly practical preservation reasons. Nintendo’s charming, accessible game development educational tool stands as one of the rare original Switch titles that faces direct compatibility hurdles on Switch 2 hardware due to its deeply integrated reliance on the physical design of the original Joy-Con controllers.
Nintendo will undoubtedly need to address this hardware discrepancy eventually, if only to ensure long-term software preservation. However, much like Super Mario Maker 2, implementing native mouse support natively elevates the overall design utility of the package. When it first launched in 2021, Game Builder Garage demonstrated immense promise as a foundational interactive education platform, and an upgraded version that makes construction even more tactile and responsive would fully realize the ambition of its original design pitch.
