Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Why You Should Start Over on…

To this day, many continue to enjoy playing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, both casually and competitively. While Nintendo and Game Freak are prepping fans for the next entry, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, its release likely won't mean that everyone will be jumping ship and stop playing its eventual predecessor. Fans might even see this as an opportunity to keep playing or go back to either of the ninth-generation titles, seeing how the Nintendo Switch 2 is coming and will be the best device to play them on. Also, there is a special bit of news about the next-generation console that wasn't properly disclosed, one that would make another playthrough of either Pokemon Scarlet and Violet worthwhile.

On April 2, 2025, the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct caught the attention of many with numerous announcements. Aside from details about the new system and its upcoming games, it also provided information regarding updates for older titles that will improve their performance when played on the next-generation console. Although Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were not part of the games mentioned during the Nintendo Direct, it was confirmed afterwards that they would receive a Switch 2 update. As of now, nothing is known about what it intends to implement, but there is a lot of speculation on how it aims to provide people with a better experience and incentivize them to play again.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Could Be Worth a Replay After Their Switch 2 Update

Among all the generations of Pokemon games, with the exclusion of the next mainline entry, Scarlet and Violet seem to have one of the brightest futures on the Nintendo Switch 2. This is especially true considering that it will be receiving an update that will make it better to play on the console, but as for what it will entail, there are a few ideas:

The update could ensure that both games will have a consistent frame rate regardless of the number of things it's rendering on screen, ensuring that people can enjoy playing without any stuttering.
It could be a visual update that utilizes the Nintendo Switch 2's ability to allow games to be played at 4K resolution, allowing both Pokemon Scarlet and Violet to look graphically better compared to being on the original Switch.
It may allow both games to go beyond their 30 FPS gameplay and be playable at the 120 FPS the Nintendo Switch 2 allows, making for a lot of seamless playthroughs that look and feel nice.

While it's good to know that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are part of the list of Nintendo Switch games that will be getting an update for the next-generation console, the uncertainty as to what will be changed is what has fans excited and anxious. Hopefully, Nintendo and Game Freak ensure that it's something people will be happy with and will make them want to play either title again.

This Switch 2 update for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is not part of the paid Nintendo Switch 2 Edition line-up and will be free.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Switch 2 Update Could Be a Great Sign for Things to Come

With Pokemon Scarlet and Violet getting a Switch 2 update, aside from improving its performance, it could also end up changing the animations and effects of combat moves. It can be said that the ninth generation is somewhat lacking when it comes to visually engaging attacks, and that its competitive side is growing stale, given that it was released in 2022. The new patch can change both of those by updating the statistics of certain abilities and how each creature moves when performing them. Although this may seem like a difficult task, it's one that Nintendo and Game Freak are capable of doing that will incentivize people to continue playing both games on the upcoming system.

There are still a lot of questions about the Nintendo Switch 2, but one that has already been answered is about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's fate on the system. With both being playable while also getting a performance update that's likely to enhance people's playthrough experience with them, they make for a good case of needing to be replayed on the next-generation console.

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