Nintendo is adding Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support to the Switch 2 when it is docked and connected to a TV. Multiple outlets report that Nintendo’s latest firmware update, version 23.0.0, enables VRR for docked (TV mode) play through the console settings, aligning the feature with what the system already supports in portable mode.
Several sources say docked VRR only works with compatible games and displays, and developers may need to patch titles to take advantage of it. Eurogamer and The Verge describe the change as part of the system update, while TechRadar and GameSpot highlight a “wrinkle”: early support appears limited, and additional games may not automatically benefit without updates. Digital Foundry’s John Linneman is cited as saying that, at least initially, only the game “Welcome Tour” supports docked VRR.
Nintendo also confirms VRR support for upcoming software. My Nintendo News, Nintendo Life, and others point to the official store listing for the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, saying it will support VRR when played docked on an HDMI 2.1 compatible TV. Across coverage, outlets note a separate dock update may be required for the feature to fully engage.
