Nintendo Expands Switch 2 Compatibility With New Round of Game Updates
Nintendo has continued refining performance on its new Switch 2 system, rolling out additional compatibility updates this week following the console’s latest firmware patch. The company has been working to smooth out issues affecting select Nintendo Switch titles as players transition their libraries to the upgraded hardware.
Earlier in the week, Nintendo pushed a firmware update aimed at improving overall stability. That update has now been followed by targeted compatibility patches for a collection of games that showed irregularities when running on the Switch 2. The most notable fix addressed NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition, which had experienced performance inconsistencies. According to reports compiled by Nintendo Everything, several other titles have also received improvements.
Among the games updated are:
- DOOM & DOOM II
- Guardian Tales
- NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition
- Skies Above
- Sugardew Island
- Super Mega Baseball 4
- Timespinner
Players who had encountered crashes, visual errors or delayed inputs on the Switch 2 version of these titles should now notice enhanced stability.
Some Games Still Experiencing Issues
Despite the ongoing updates, a handful of games continue to exhibit problems. According to user reports, Sports Party can trigger an issue if players remain idle on the title screen for more than 30 seconds. Meanwhile, Resident Evil 4 and Blade of Darkness are said to have progression-related complications, though the specific causes have not yet been detailed.
Nintendo has not issued a public statement addressing these remaining bugs, but the company has been steadily patching games in waves since the launch of the Switch 2, suggesting more improvements could arrive soon.
Nintendo Adds New Tool for Checking Game Compatibility
In an effort to streamline the transition between generations, Nintendo recently launched a dedicated online search tool allowing users to verify whether their Nintendo Switch software is fully compatible with the Switch 2. The database continues to be updated as new patches roll out, offering players a clearer view of what to expect when migrating their game libraries.
With the Switch 2 now in its early post-launch phase, compatibility updates are expected to continue as developers optimize their titles for the system’s newer architecture. For players, this means a gradual but steady improvement in performance for older titles as Nintendo refines its support pipeline.
