Nintendo Expands Switch 2 Support With New Game Compatibility Fixes

A fresh wave of compatibility fixes brings smoother performance to several original Switch games as Nintendo continues improving the Switch 2 experience.

One of the biggest reasons many players upgraded to the Switch 2 was the promise of bringing their existing game library along for the ride. While that feature has mostly delivered, the launch wasn't completely trouble-free. Some older Switch games struggled with crashes, visual glitches, or audio bugs. The good news? Nintendo is still working behind the scenes to iron out those issues.

Nintendo has rolled out another round of backward compatibility fixes for original Nintendo Switch games running on the Switch 2. This update will improve the stability of a number of titles that previously suffered from technical issues and will make them more pleasant on the new hardware.

The newest round of games to get fixes are Artifact Seekers, Landing Hero, Henitus, X787, Raiden IV, Rico, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Skateboarding Drifting with Maxwell the Cat, and The Game Simulator. Many of these are minor games, but Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is clearly the most famous name on the list, so the update is excellent news for longstanding fans.

Nintendo has also revised its official compatibility page offering users a current view of which titles have been tested and upgraded. It's a simple update but one that makes it easy for consumers to see if their favourite games are now functioning as they should.

Getting an entire console generation to work on brand new hardware is no easy undertaking.

While the Switch 2 is backwards compatible with the entire Switch catalog, some titles needed some extra changes to work properly. Rather than rushing fixes all at once, Nintendo has been improving compatibility step by step through regular firmware updates.

The progress is already noticeable. Earlier in the console's life, games like NieR: Automata reportedly suffered from significant issues on Switch 2. These issues have been mostly ironed out after a series of upgrades and it really shows that Nintendo’s continued commitment is paying off.

So what does this mean for the players? In short, it just gets better and better. With more titles being removed from the compatibility issue list, Switch 2 users can look forward to enjoying an increasing number of games without worrying about crashes or unexpected glitches.

It's also a good hint that Nintendo isn't approaching backward compatibility as a one-off feature. It helps keep the value of existing game collections that gamers have, as the business continues to keep an eye on how games are performing and issues repairs when needed.

There are still a handful of games left to polish, but the list keeps getting smaller with every update. If Nintendo maintains this pace, backward compatibility may soon become something players never have to think about—which is exactly the goal. With more updates expected in the months ahead, the question is: which Switch game will be the next to get a smooth, problem-free experience on the Switch 2?