Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Fixed for Switch 2
▼ Summary
– Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have been fixed on Nintendo Switch 2 via backwards compatibility, as confirmed on the eShop.
– The games previously had widespread, intermittent crashing issues within the Pokemon community.
– The fix was implemented through a system firmware update (version 21.2.0) released for both Switch and Switch 2.
– Another game, Cats on Duty, was also repaired and is now working following the same firmware update.
– Nintendo has identified a separate, unresolved issue with Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe causing audio problems in some areas on Switch 2.
Good news for trainers who have been waiting to revisit the Sinnoh region on the newer hardware. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are now fully functional on the Nintendo Switch 2 when played through backwards compatibility. The official Nintendo eShop listings confirm the titles are ready for play, marking the end of a period where players reported disruptive problems.
These issues primarily involved the games crashing unexpectedly. While not a guaranteed occurrence every session, the problem was noted as fairly common and widely discussed among the player community. The glitch created a frustrating barrier for those looking to replay the classic adventures on the updated console.
The solution arrived with a recent system update. Nintendo has stated that the previously known issues affecting these Pokemon remakes have been addressed. This correction is linked to system firmware version 21.2.0, which was released simultaneously for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch. This update applies the necessary patches to ensure stable performance.
It wasn’t just the Pokemon games that received attention. The update also resolved technical troubles for another title, Cats on Duty, which is now reported to be operating correctly as well. This shows the firmware release included broader compatibility improvements beyond the high-profile Pokemon fix.
However, the update news isn’t entirely positive across the board. Nintendo has acknowledged a separate, ongoing issue with Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe. Although the game runs on the Switch 2, some players are encountering irregular audio performance in specific sections of the game. This problem remains under investigation.
For those tracking the performance of older software on the new console, several other backwards compatibility adjustments and fixes have been documented in recent platform updates.
(Source: Nintendo Everything)
