Nintendo recently released a new system update for the Switch 2 on December 8. This update includes important compatibility fixes for several last-generation titles on the new hardware. It specifically targets 10 different games, ensuring a smoother experience for consumers using the console’s essential backwards compatibility feature. This ongoing effort is vital for enhancing the value of the Switch 2’s extensive library, especially given the inclusion of popular games in this latest round of patches.
Titles receiving compatibility adjustments include fan favorites like the survival horror classic Resident Evil 4 and the well-regarded role-playing game Miitopia. While the exact nature of the fixes is not fully disclosed, these updates generally address stability issues, graphical glitches, or progression problems that can occur when older software runs on a new operating system. The full list of games that benefited from the patch also includes Blade of Darkness, Game Dev Story, Little Nightmares: Complete Edition, Moji Yuugi, Solid Void – Nature Puzzles, Sports Party, Streets of Rage 4, and Venture Towns.
The strong backwards compatibility has been a significant selling point for the Switch 2, allowing owners to access a vast catalog of existing titles right after launch. However, as is typical with new hardware, not all older software worked perfectly from the start. Nintendo’s ongoing release of these targeted patches shows a commitment to resolving these technical issues. The success of this effort is important, as better performance on the Switch 2’s improved hardware—like frame rate boosts for titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening—can make the newer console the best way to enjoy these older games.
While a small number of original Switch titles, like the 3D platformer A Hat in Time, still need full optimization, these regular updates indicate that Nintendo is focused on the stability and breadth of the backwards compatible library. This continued support boosts the console’s overall appeal and highlights the importance of a smooth transition for consumers moving from the original Switch to its successor. The aim is to ensure the Switch 2 serves as both a platform for new releases and the perfect home for the system’s deep and successful legacy.
Source: Nintendo Everything
