Nintendo Fixes More Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Issues
▼ Summary
– Several Nintendo Switch games were fixed for backwards compatibility on Switch 2 through a recent firmware update.
– The patched games include Doom + Doom 2, Guardian Tales, NieR: Automata, Skies Above, Sugardew Island, Super Mega Baseball 4, and Timespinner.
– New issues have been identified with Sports Party, where waiting on the title screen causes problems, and Resident Evil 4 and Blades of Darkness have progression problems.
– Player feedback indicates that Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl still has issues even after the latest firmware update.
– Nintendo has been working on backwards compatibility fixes for Switch 1 games on Switch 2 for several months.
A recent firmware update from Nintendo has successfully resolved backwards compatibility problems for several popular Nintendo Switch games on the upcoming Switch 2 console. This development is crucial for gamers looking forward to enjoying their existing libraries on the new hardware without interruption.
Earlier reports highlighted the fix for NieR: Automata, but it turns out that title was just one of multiple games addressed in this latest patch. The complete list of games now functioning correctly includes Doom + Doom 2, Guardian Tales, Skies Above, Sugardew Island, Super Mega Baseball 4, and Timespinner.
For titles still experiencing difficulties, Nintendo has provided some guidance. Players of Sports Party have found that pausing on the title screen for approximately thirty seconds can trigger a problem, but advancing past the screen immediately avoids this issue entirely. Meanwhile, new progression-related bugs have been identified in Resident Evil 4 and Blades of Darkness.
It’s also worth noting that an earlier firmware update, version 21.0.1, was intended to fix problems with Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Despite this effort, current user reports confirm that issues with these games persist, indicating that further updates may be necessary.
Nintendo’s ongoing effort to smooth the transition to the Switch 2 by ensuring a vast library of legacy games remains playable has been active for several months. The company has systematically released patches for numerous titles, progressively expanding the catalog of fully compatible games available to players.
(Source: Nintendo Everything)
