Super Mario Odyssey
Switch 2 · Nintendo · Update 5 June 2025
Is Super Mario Odyssey on the cartridge?
No separate Switch 2 box
There's no separate Switch 2 release: the Switch 1 game gets a free update that improves it on Switch 2.
Can I upgrade my Switch 1 copy of Super Mario Odyssey?
Yes, free
The Switch 2 improvements come as a free update to the Switch 1 game. Play your copy on a Switch 2 and download the update.
Does the upgrade work with a Switch 1 cartridge?
Yes, keep the cartridge in
The free update works with the cartridge version. Keep the Switch 1 cartridge in the console to play.
What the Switch 2 version adds
Better image quality and HDR support. GameShare lets a second player control Cappy, locally or online through GameChat.
Super Mario Odyssey on Switch 1 →
Keep track of what you own
Put your Switch 2 games on a shelf you can walk around, and keep a wishlist of the ones still to come. Free.