Nintendo has spent the past year and a half turning the Switch’s best games into Switch 2 Editions, and the trend shows no sign of slowing. From Super Mario Bros. Wonder to Kirby and the Forgotten Land, the company has kept its latest console stocked with remastered classics. Now a list has published a wish-list of five Switch titles that still need the Edition treatment — and the list leans heavily on games that feel built for the Switch 2’s mouse controls.
The argument is simple: some games deserve a second look on the newer hardware. Others are stuck in limbo because they rely on the original Joy-Cons. Either way, the request is the same. Give us more.
The Five Games on the List
The list runs from Game Builder Garage at number one to Fire Emblem: Three Houses at number five. Each entry makes a case for why a Switch 2 Edition would improve the experience.
Game Builder Garage leads the pack for purely practical reasons. The game is one of a few Switch titles that simply won’t work on the Switch 2 because of its reliance on the original Joy-Cons. Nintendo has fixed similar issues before, and the piece argues that a preservation push is overdue. Adding mouse controls to the mix would be a slam dunk.
Below it sits Luigi’s Mansion 3, which the writer calls the unsung hero of the Switch library. The game got plenty of acclaim in 2019 but rarely gets compared to Fire Emblem: Three Houses or Kirby and the Forgotten Land. A Switch 2 Edition could boost the frame rate to a smooth 60 frames per second, letting Next Level Games’ excellent animation shine. Additional content — more multiplayer levels, minigames with mouse controls, or a proper DLC — would round out the package.
Super Mario Maker 2 comes third, and the writer admits they can’t believe it hasn’t gotten a Switch 2 Edition yet. The reasoning is straightforward: two words, mouse controls. No series feels as custom-made for the Switch 2’s wacky control gimmick as Super Mario Maker. The writer begs Nintendo to let them create levels with a mouse. A modern variant of Mario Paint could spice up the package and position the game as the ultimate creative suite. A Super Mario Bros. Wonder theme for levels wouldn’t hurt either.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses follows at number four. The Switch 2’s Fortune’s Weave has already shown what a visual and performance boost can do for the series, and Three Houses could use the same treatment. The game brought the series to new heights of popularity in 2019 and gave the Switch one of its finest RPGs. Bundling in all the content from its Expansion Pass, including the Cindered Shadows DLC, would be a great excuse to package everything together. Tossing in a few alternate Fortune’s Weave costumes for characters like Seteth who appear in both games as a bonus would be a nice touch.
Super Mario Odyssey rounds out the list at number five. The writer acknowledges that the game doesn’t need much of a technical upgrade, but a bundle in the same vein as Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury would be great. The compact Bowser’s Fury is an underrated 3D Mario game that transcends its pack-in status. The writer would love to see the team at Nintendo EPD get a chance to make another game of its scale that serves as a tasty appetizer for Mario’s next full 3D adventure.
What the Edition Pattern Actually Does
The Switch 2 Edition formula is familiar by now. Nintendo takes a beloved Switch game, puts it through a tech upgrade, and sells it again. The pattern is consistent enough that a Super Mario Odyssey Edition feels likely — Nintendo loves to spruce up the Switch’s best games and resell them, “Greatest Hits” style.
The upgrades vary in scope. The common thread is that the Switch 2’s increased power gives Nintendo room to make the games better without rebuilding them from scratch.
| Game | Reason for Upgrade | Missing Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Game Builder Garage | Joy-Con reliance | Mouse controls |
| Luigi’s Mansion 3 | Frame rate boost | Additional content |
| Super Mario Maker 2 | Mouse controls | Mario Paint |
| Fire Emblem: Three Houses | Visual/performer boost | Expansion Pass content |
| Super Mario Odyssey | Add-on game | Bowser’s Fury-style package |
Why the Wish List Makes Sense
The list is a wish list, not a prediction. Nintendo has not announced any of these upgrades, and the writer freely admits that low sales might explain why some games have lagged behind. But the arguments hold up.
The Switch 2’s mouse controls are a genuine feature, not a gimmick. Games that reward precision input or creative construction — like Super Mario Maker 2 and Game Builder Garage — have obvious reasons to embrace them. The list also points to practical preservation work: addressing the Joy-Con issue that keeps Game Builder Garage from working on the Switch 2.
The writer’s enthusiasm is clear throughout. These are games they clearly care about, and the upgrades would make them better. The request is simple: don’t leave these games behind.
The Bottom Line
Nintendo has a habit of making the Switch 2 Edition formula work. The list is a reminder that there are still games worth revisiting, and that the newer hardware has enough power to justify the effort.
Whether any of these upgrades actually happen is another question. But the wish list is a good one, and it covers a range of genres and styles. From the tactical depth of Fire Emblem: Three Houses to the pure joy of Super Mario Odyssey, the games on this list all deserve a second look on the Switch 2.
The writer’s plea is simple: if there are any more Switch 2 Editions left in the tank, make these the next ones.
See the video the story is built around at Polygon.
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