# Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and software rollout > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nintendo-switch-2-hardware-and-software-rollout > Updated: 2026-09-09T06:57:59.000Z. Sources: 93. Developments: 5. Nintendo has introduced details regarding its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and subsequent software ecosystem. Initial reports outlined hardware specifications, including an expected autumn release, a battery capacity of approximately 5,172 mAh, and a console weight of about 411g. To meet European regulations by February 2027, Nintendo plans to implement hardware modifications allowing for independently replaceable rechargeable batteries. Following the hardware reveal, Nintendo released version 4.0.0 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe specifically for the Switch 2. This update introduces enhanced high-resolution graphics, reduced loading times, and ‘CameraPlay’ support, which allows players to display their faces via USB camera. The update also expands local multiplayer to support up to eight players on a single console via split-screen using Joy-Con 2 or Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controllers. However, the update has highlighted technical discrepancies during online play; Switch 2 players may encounter environmental hazards, such as gas canisters or track debris, that do not appear for players on the original hardware. During a Nintendo Direct on September 9, 2026, the company announced a winter lineup for the Switch 2. Mario Kart World will receive a free update adding 10 classic tracks from the original Super Mario Kart, including Choco Island, Vanilla Lake, and Ghost Valley. These tracks will be playable in VS Race mode and feature retro question mark panels for items. The update also introduces a new Spectator Mode and two new routes for the Knockout Tour mode: Propeller Rally and Turnip Rally. Capcom confirmed that Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition—utilizing the RE Engine and including DLC such as the ‘Separate Ways’ expansion—will arrive digitally on October 16, 2026, with physical cartridges expected on January 29, 2027. ## Claims - Digital versions of Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, 2026. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Mario Kart World is receiving a free update adding 10 classic courses from the original Super Mario Kart. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The Mario Kart World update includes two new Knockout Tour routes: Propeller Rally and Turnip Rally. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Physical copies of the Resident Evil remakes are scheduled for release on January 29, 2027. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Kirby and the World Beyond is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Monster Hunter Wilds will be released for Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Mario Kart World update introduces a Spectator Mode for online and LAN play. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Nintendo Switch 2 reveals major software lineup and updates Nintendo's September 2026 Direct announced major Switch 2 titles, including Resident Evil remakes for October 2026, a free Mario Kart World update with classic tracks, and Monster Hunter Wilds for December 2026 38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nintendo-to-host-direct-presentation-for-switch-2-winter-lineup ### 2026-09-05: Nintendo updates Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Switch 2 Nintendo's Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update for Switch 2 introduces 8-player split-screen and enhanced visuals, though it may cause visual discrepancies in online races against original Switch players. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nintendo-switch-2-updates-create-gameplay-differences-in-mario-kart-8-deluxe ### 2026-09-03: Nintendo releases major free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2 Nintendo has released a free 4.0.0 update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, adding eight-player split-screen, 4K support, and improved performance specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nintendo-releases-major-mario-kart-8-deluxe-update-for-switch-2 ### 2026-09-01: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe receives major update for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo has released a free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch 2, adding 8-player local multiplayer, improved graphics, faster loading, and CameraPlay support. 36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pikmin-3-deluxe-receives-update-for-nintendo-switch-2 ### 2026-08-27: Nintendo reveals Switch 2 hardware details and Call of Duty pre-orders Nintendo announces hardware updates for the Switch family, including the Switch 2 with replaceable batteries, and opens pre-orders for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on the new console. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nintendo-reveals-switch-2-hardware-details-and-call-of-duty-pre-orders --- Cite as: Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and software rollout. 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