Disney Speedstorm Receives Free Performance Upgrade for Nintendo Switch 2 with Season 14 Update

Gameloft’s popular free-to-play kart racing game, Disney Speedstorm, is set to deliver a significant free upgrade for players on the Nintendo Switch 2, enhancing visuals and performance just in time for the anticipated Season 14 update.

Following Disney Speedstorm’s global success and steady content support since its launch, this new improvement showcases Gameloft’s ongoing commitment to player experience on the latest Nintendo hardware. Launching Thursday, July 3, the performance upgrade goes live alongside Season 14, titled “No Toy Gets Left Behind!” This seasonal update not only brings technical enhancements to Nintendo Switch 2 owners but also introduces beloved characters and fresh racing content for all Disney Speedstorm fans.

Buzz Lightyear and Bo Peep are unlocked as free, playable racers, while Forky (Defender class), Lotso (Trickster class), and Emperor Zurg (Brawler class) join the ever-expanding roster for new kart racing challenges. According to an in-game news post from Gameloft, Nintendo Switch 2 players will benefit from several exclusive improvements.

The developer confirmed, “With this season’s update, Nintendo Switch 2 users can expect a significantly smoother and more visually polished gameplay experience made possible by the advanced capabilities of the new console.” Key enhancements include: - An increased frame rate cap, delivering up to 60 frames per second—doubling the previous 30 FPS limit for noticeably smoother racing. - Improved graphical fidelity, now supporting 1080p resolution in handheld mode and up to 1440p when docked, allowing for sharper, more detailed visuals. - Additional visual upgrades such as enhanced shadows, advanced anti-aliasing, and higher shader quality, which elevate every track’s appearance and overall gameplay polish. Gameloft emphasized that these upgrades are exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2.

Players are encouraged to update their game to take full advantage of the new platform’s capabilities. Disney Speedstorm is currently available for download worldwide on the Nintendo eShop, supporting both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

With its latest update, the game further solidifies its position as a leading kart racer, blending beloved Disney and Pixar characters with fast-paced, competitive gameplay. As Disney Speedstorm enters its fourteenth season, Gameloft continues to invest in the title’s growth, delivering both content and technical improvements to maximize the racing experience for Nintendo’s community.

Be sure to download the update on July 3 to enjoy everything Season 14 and the Nintendo Switch 2 performance upgrade have to offer.

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