Nintendo Fixes Over 20 Games With Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Update

Nintendo has released a new system update for the Nintendo Switch 2, resolving backwards compatibility issues affecting more than 20 games originally launched on the first-generation Switch. This comes as part of Nintendo’s continued effort to ensure a smooth transition for players moving to the next-gen console.

Major Titles Now Running Smoothly on Switch 2

Players can now enjoy previously problematic titles like Crypt of the NecroDancer, Harvestella, Portal 2, and Endless Ocean Luminous without technical hiccups. These games had compatibility issues on Switch 2 but should now work properly following the July 2025 system update.

Here’s the full list of Nintendo Switch 1 games that have been fixed on Switch 2:

• Chronicles of the Wolf

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• Crypt of the NecroDancer: Nintendo Switch Edition

• D.C.4 Da Capo 4 Fortunate Departures

• Dragon’s Lair Trilogy

• Endless Ocean Luminous

• Genso Rogoku no Kaleidoscope

• Gunbird 2

• Harvestella

• KonoSuba: Labyrinth of Hope and the Gathering of Adventurers Plus

• Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku Wo Noroi no Ibutsu…

• Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society

• Manticore: Galaxy on Fire

• Nekopara Vol.1

• Nekopara Vol.2

• Northgard

• Portal 2

• Redemption Reapers

• Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

• Saviors of Sapphire Wings / Stranger of Sword City Revisited

• SEGA Ages G-LOC Air Battle

• SEGA Ages Virtua Racing

• Sky: Children of the Light

• ToHeart

• Umineko When They Cry Saku: Nekobako to Musou no Koukyoukyoku

• Warp Shift

Some Games Still Facing Issues

While most titles now work fine, Nintendo has acknowledged that three games still have compatibility problems on Switch 2:

• Batman: Arkham Knight

• Darkstar One

• Welcome to Empyreum

These games may see fixes in future updates, and Nintendo is expected to share more updates in the coming weeks.

A Positive Step for Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility

With the Nintendo Switch 2 expected to be fully backward compatible, these fixes are a reassuring sign that Nintendo is committed to preserving the existing game library for players making the leap to the new hardware.

As always, it’s recommended to keep your system updated to ensure the best compatibility and performance.

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