TheNintendo Switch 2received an update on July 19, fixing backward compatibility bugs for over a dozen games. This gives players who own theNintendo Switch 2access to more titles from the company’s previous console.
TheNintendo Switch 2 takes a different approach to backward compatibilitycompared to most other consoles. It combines both hardware compatibility and software emulation to help a past Switch game to be converted into Switch 2 format in real time. However, some titles have had issues being played via backward compatibility following the new console’s release. Nintendo has even created a list on its official site, pointing out all the titles that are having issues to help players know which ones to avoid playing on their Switch 2.
As reported by Nintendo Everything, Nintendo has taken another step in fixing backward compatibility on the Switch 2, repairing bugs in over a dozen games with a new update. This came shortly aftera system update for the Nintendo Switch 2on July 15. 25 titles were patched in this update, with some notable examples beingPortal 2,Harvestella, andCrypt of the NecroDancer. A large variety of genres were covered with this fix, including puzzle games, RPGs, and farm simulators, meaning that there is likely a great new selection of games for just about any player to try out on their Switch 2.
Full List of Nintendo Switch Games Fixed for Backward Compatibility
While this update fixes a decent number of games, there are still plenty that arehaving issues running on Nintendo Switch 2. The majority of those that are affected are having problems starting up. While some past titles can be booted on the Switch 2, they may have in-game compatibility issues, causing them to not work as they should. Nintendo has confirmed several other games that have compatibility issues that it plans to fix, such asSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. This means that the catalog of games available via backward compatibility on the Switch 2 is becoming more and more complete as developers work to address these ongoing issues.
TheNintendo Switch 2 has sold millions of units since launch, and had a decent number of third-party launch titles on release, with many new first-party games in development. With the number of Switch titles that have backward compatibility growing, the Switch 2 will soon have an even bigger library of games for fans to pick up and play.
Nintendo Switch 2
The successor to 2017’s Nintendo Switch continues down the same path as its predecessor, providing a hybrid experience that supports both home and handheld gaming. Launching on Jul 16, 2025, with games like Mario Kart World, the basic Nintendo Switch 2 bundle comes with the console, Joy-Con 2, straps for the controller, a dock, an AC adapter, an HDMI cable, and a Joy-Con 2 grip.
