The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally showing off its muscle, and Splatoon 3 might be the most impressive showcase yet. While earlier upgrades for titles like Super Mario Odyssey and Zelda: Link’s Awakening offered moderate visual enhancements, it’s Splatoon 3 that truly pushes the limits of what the new console can do.
According to Digital Foundry’s weekend analysis, Splatoon 3’s resolution has received a huge bump on the Switch 2-from a dynamic 1080p on the original console to full 4K in docked mode. 
That’s not just a slight upgrade; in some areas, resolution scales up by as much as five to six times, such as scenes jumping from 864p to a crisp 2160p. This dramatic shift isn’t just for screenshots-gameplay is smoother too, with the entire game (including the bustling city hub) now locked at 60 FPS.
Even in handheld mode, the improvements hold up. The game hits 1080p at a stable 60 FPS, which is a clear upgrade over the original Switch’s dynamic 720p. While the enhancements are more subtle on the go, they still reflect a polished and consistent experience.
And the best part? These gains aren’t limited to titles with dedicated patches. Many unpatched games also benefit from brute-forced performance boosts thanks to the more capable hardware. While the Switch 2 may not be breaking records with specs like its modest 12GB of RAM, Nintendo’s magic lies in maximizing experience rather than raw numbers.
As some critics point out, the Switch 2 display still leaves room for improvement. But in typical Nintendo fashion, it’s the games-not the specs-that are doing the talking. Love it or hate it, Nintendo continues to prove that engaging gameplay and smart optimization beat brute-force power every time.