A major concern with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 has been whether it will work with existing Switch games. Players have spent years building up their game collections for the original Switch, so it’s important those games still play on the new system. Nintendo recently released a software update that seems to be addressing this issue. Initial reports were uncertain, but this update includes improvements for many games, both from Nintendo and other developers. This is a positive step, and hopefully Nintendo will continue to improve compatibility with even more games in the future.
Nintendo is continuing to improve how its games work on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. So far, 17 Nintendo Switch games have been updated to run better on the new system. While Xenoblade Chronicles X recently got a lot of attention for its fixes, many other games are also benefiting from these updates. Players are reporting improvements in everything from Japanese role-playing games to platformers and indie action games, as Nintendo works to fix problems and make performance more stable.
Here’s a list of games that are now expected to run better after the newest system update:
- Abyss Memory Fallen Angel and the Path of Magic
- A Clockwork Ley-Line: Kagerou ni Samayou Majo
- Aokana – Four Rhythms Across the Blue (Japan version)
- Arcade Party
- Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute
- Batman: Arkham Knight
- Genso Manege
- Godlike Burger
- Hitman 3 (Cloud Version)
- KarmaZoo
- Model Debut #Nicola
- S.N.I.P.E.R.: Hunter Scope
- They Bleed Pixels
- Tokyo Xanadu eX+
- Touhou Genso Wanderer Reloaded
- Windjammers
- Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
These changes are being released with feedback from our compatibility testing team. Nintendo plans to fix problems with these games soon, and we expect to see continued improvements. Here’s what’s included:
- Game Progression Issues
- DOOM (2016)
- DOOM + DOOM II
- Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
- Audio Issues (TV Mode)
- Oddworld: Soulstorm
Players are experiencing crashes in games like Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, Pokemon Shining Pearl, and Crypt of the Necrodancer after a recent update on the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo hasn’t officially acknowledged the problem, but fans are hoping for a quick fix.
This update improves how games work with the new system and comes with a new webpage where players can check the status of their favorite titles and see if they’ve been updated. Nintendo is still working to make even more Switch games compatible, so users can look forward to future improvements, better performance, and wider support for the entire Switch game library.
When new gaming consoles come out, or when consoles like the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 bridge older and newer technology, there’s always a concern that players won’t be able to play games they’ve already bought. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S offered some backwards compatibility when they launched, but the Switch 2 is going further by letting players enjoy a large library of games from the original Switch. Although not all games run flawlessly, these updates show Nintendo is committed to supporting players and improving compatibility.
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