New Switch 2 firmware brings targeted fixes
Nintendo pushed a fresh firmware update for the Switch 2 this week, and a handful of classic Switch games got follow-up compatibility tweaks. Nothing earth‑shattering — just the kind of little adjustments that stop your game from throwing a tantrum when you try to play it on new hardware.
Which games were nudged back into working order?
Here are the titles that received compatibility updates: DOOM and DOOM II, Guardian Tales, NieR:Automata – The End of YoRHa Edition, Skies Above, Sugardew Island, Super Mega Baseball 4, and Timespinner. If one of these is on your backlog, it should behave better now.
Known issues that still need attention
Not everything is perfect yet. Some games are still acting spicy: Sports Party reportedly glitches if you stare at its title screen for about 30 seconds, and both Resident Evil 4 and Blade of Darkness may have hiccups that block progress. So if you run into something weird, you’re not the only one — devs are probably on it (or they will be).
How to check if your game is Switch 2 friendly
Nintendo has launched a dedicated compatibility search for Switch software on the Switch 2. If you’re unsure whether your favorite game is good to go, use that tool to confirm before you dive in and rage‑quit over an unexpected bug.
Quick tips
If you want fewer surprises: keep your console updated, check compatibility before playing, and maybe avoid leaving games at the title screen for dramatic effect. If something still breaks, back up your saves and wait for a patch — or tell your friend to cope while you file a bug report.
