Nintendo's Switch 2 Upgrade Quietly Made The Original Game Worse
Briefly

Nintendo's recent announcement regarding Splatoon 3 and its compatibility with the Switch 2 revealed good news for fans, with plans for a single-player spinoff and updates for the original version. However, the updates come with a catch; certain graphical elements are being removed from the original Switch version to balance performance with the new console. This change aims to reduce frame rate differences during multiplayer modes, though it results in a reduced visual experience for those not upgrading to the Switch 2. The update marks a unique approach by Nintendo to ensure equal gameplay across different hardware generations.
Nintendo's latest update for Splatoon 3 lowers graphical quality on original Switch consoles to maintain parity with performance metrics on the new Switch 2.
The Splatoon 3 update ensures that players on the original Switch aren’t at a disadvantage against those using the upgraded hardware, focusing on game operation speed.
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