Switch 2 Compatibility Updates for Multiple Games
▼ Summary
– Nintendo has released a new batch of backward compatibility fixes for Switch games on the Switch 2.
– The fixes include major titles like Kirby, Final Fantasy, and DOOM.
– Nintendo has identified progression issues with some games, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed.
– Some games are playable but encounter specific issues during gameplay.
– This follows a recent system update that added a “handheld boost mode” to the Switch 2.
Nintendo is actively refining the backward compatibility experience for its upcoming console, with a new set of updates addressing performance in several popular titles. This ongoing effort ensures a smoother transition for players looking to bring their existing libraries forward. The latest wave of compatibility fixes reportedly targets major franchises, including Kirby, Final Fantasy, and DOOM, the latter having received attention just last month.
Beyond these general improvements, Nintendo has also flagged specific progression issues affecting a number of games. One notable title experiencing these problems is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed. The company has acknowledged these bugs, indicating that dedicated patches for these games are likely in development.
Additionally, Nintendo has published a separate list of games that are technically playable but may encounter various glitches or performance hiccups during gameplay. This transparency helps set player expectations for the current state of support.
These compatibility enhancements arrive alongside the recent system update for the console, version 22.0.0. That update introduced a notable new feature, handheld boost mode, designed to optimize performance when the system is undocked. Together, these updates represent a concerted push to polish the software ecosystem ahead of the new hardware’s launch.
(Source: Nintendo Life)
