At the beginning of April, fans of the Nintendo Switch 2 were buzzing after spotting mentions of Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) on the system's informational pages, which mysteriously vanished soon after. Now, Nintendo has stepped in to clear up the confusion surrounding VRR on the Nintendo Switch 2.

In a statement released to NintendoLife, Nintendo clarified that the initial information about VRR was incorrect. "Nintendo Switch 2 supports VRR in handheld mode only," the company stated. "The incorrect information was initially published on the Nintendo Switch 2 website, and we apologize for the error." When asked about potential VRR support for docked mode in a future firmware update, Nintendo responded with, "We have nothing to announce on this topic."

This means that while the Nintendo Switch 2 will offer VRR as an option for handheld play, those using the console docked to a TV won't benefit from this feature at launch. The clarification comes after much speculation, as the original VRR mention was first noticed and then quickly removed. Digital Foundry contributor Oliver Mackenzie documented the gradual disappearance of these mentions from various sites over time.

While this might be a letdown for those eager to see VRR in the Switch 2's TV mode from the start, it's not necessarily the end of the road. Sony, for example, rolled out VRR support to PS5 consoles via a post-launch update, suggesting that Nintendo could follow suit in the future.

In other news related to the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo has announced a list of games set to receive free performance upgrades on the new console, including titles like Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. Additionally, Nintendo of America's president, Doug Bowser, has reassured fans that the company will have sufficient Switch 2 units to meet demand throughout the holiday season.