10 Switch games have received compatibility updates Switch 2Addressing various issues experienced by some players on recent Nintendo consoles. These compatibility fixes come after the Switch 2 received a system update on December 8.
One benefit of Nintendo's latest hybrid system is backwards compatibility. This feature was a big deal for many fans, as the original Switch lacked support for Wii U discs due to the change in cartridges. Thanks to this change on the Switch 2, players have access to many classic games from one of Nintendo's best console generations. However, while backwards compatibility on the Switch 2 opened the door for players to play many Switch games on the new hardware, the feature has some issues.
Nintendo releases Switch and Switch 2 system updates for December 2025
Nintendo console users have a new system update to download, as the Switch and Switch 2 receive some operating system changes.
Latest Switch compatibility fixes for Switch 2
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Blade of Darkness
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Game Dev Story
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Little Nightmares: Full Version
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Mitopia
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Moji Yugi
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Resident Evil 4
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Solid Zero – Nature Puzzles
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Sports party
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Fury Road 4
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Venture Towns
Fortunately, Nintendo continues to release compatibility updates to fix some of the lagging issues players have faced while playing Switch games on the Switch 2. These address the latest 10 games, including some heavy hitters, viz Resident Evil 4 and Mitopia. Also includes a list of games receiving compatibility fixes Blade of Darkness, Game Dev Story, Little Nightmares: Full Version, Moji Yugi, Solid Zero – Nature Puzzles, Sports party, Fury Road 4and Venture Towns. It's unclear what changes were made to each title, but they should now run smoothly on the Switch 2.
It's worth noting that some Switch games still need to be fixed on Switch 2. For example, the popular 3D platformer A hat in time Previously flagged by Nintendo, noting issues with game progression. However, as Nintendo continues to improve its backwards compatibility, the list of supported games should grow in the coming weeks. In fact, this latest batch of fixes is just one of many released by Nintendo, with other updates fixing titles across a range of genres. For example, an improvement was made in the October update Warframe on Switch 2, among other titles.
With such a blockbuster Switch library, backwards compatibility could be a compelling reason to consider the Switch 2. Although some games are still unsupported, the Switch 2 has become a great way to play some of these older games. Thanks to improved hardware, games with frame rate issues, e.g Zelda: The Awakening of Link and Zelda: Echoes of WisdomRun very smoothly. In addition, Nintendo released Switch 2 versions of popular first-party titles that added new features and improved image quality. These include some of the highlights of the Switch 2 version Breath of the Wild and Tears of the KingdomWhich sees their frame rates bumped to 60fps and resolution increased.
Continue to get Switch 2 new games
While players continue to play Switch games on Switch 2, the list of new releases for the console continues to expand. On December 4, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launched, bringing a new 3D adventure featuring Samus Aran for fans to check out. While the game was released for both the Switch 2 and the original Switch, it sees significant graphical improvements on the new hardware. Unfortunately, the reception for this latest installment is mixed compared to the critical acclaim of the previous one. Metroid Prime Games. However, players can use backwards compatibility to check out Switch 1 Metroid Prime Remasteredwhich received a 94 on OpenCritic, if the new game does not satisfy them Metroid longing
It will be interesting to see what Nintendo has planned for the Switch 2 in 2026. While the console has been very popular in its first year on the market, it has not been immune to controversy. Issues like pricing have spoiled the opinion of some players. While not many first-party Switch 2 games have been announced for 2026, Nintendo may have more news to share over the next few months.
Source: Nintendo Everything
