The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 can play games from its previous version, but not every Switch game functions perfectly on the new device. Shortly after the console’s unveiling, Nintendo published a list of games that have compatibility problems with the Switch 2. Some of these games may fail to launch altogether, while others might encounter unexpected issues once you start playing.
The updated list contains a fresh PDF from Nintendo, detailing the games that will soon resolve their existing problems. Some prominent examples on this list are Fortnite, slated for a unique Switch 2 release instead of utilizing the upgraded client of the Switch 1, and heavyweights like DOOM Eternal and NBA 2K25, which will address their compatibility issues via an update.
Full List Of Switch Games Getting Updated For Switch 2 Compatibility
Expect Updates At Or Shortly After The Console Launch
Here is a list of all games anticipated to receive updates, making them suitable for play on the Switch 2 around its launch:
The following games are expected to be updated in preparation for compatibility with the Switch 2 upon its release:
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- 112 Operator
- ACA NEOGEO ART OF FIGHTING 2
- ACA NEOGEO SAMURAI SHOWDOWN 2
- ACA NEOGEO THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’95
- ACA NEOGEO THE KING OF FIGHTER ’96
- ACTIVE LIFE Outdoor Challenge
- Airhead
- Alchemy Garden
- Baron: Fur Is Gonna Fly
- Batman: The Enemy Within
- Beyond the Ice Palace 2
- Boot Hill Bounties
- Bus Simulator 2023: City Driver
- Death Coming
- DOOM Eternal
- Eggy Party
- ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
- Everspace – Stellar Edition
- Fables Mosaic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Fitness Boxing
- Floor Kids
- Fortnite
- FRAMED Collection
- Gal Guardians: Demon Purge
- Gas Guzzlers Extreme
- Guns, Gore and Cannoli
- Island Flight Simulator
- Korean Drone Flying Tour Jeju Island-1
- Mexican Train Dominoes Gold
- Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame
- MUSYNX
- NBA 2K25
- Nova-111
- OMG Police – Car Chase TV Simulator
- Parents Vs Kids
- Perseverance: Complete Edition
- Pizza Tower
- Process of Elimination
- Slayin 2
- Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster
- Super Mega Baseball 3
- The Jackbox Party Pack
- The Jackbox Party Pack 2
- Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes
- Victor Vran Overkill Edition
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
- Wolf Fang 2001 / Skull Fang Saturn Tribute Boosted
- World of Tanks Blitz
- Xtreme Sports
Among games facing compatibility issues with the Switch 2, only Fortnite has been confirmed to receive an entirely new version. In contrast, Nintendo is also offering upgraded versions of some first-party games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as enhanced ports, which will carry a cost even for those who already own the Switch versions. However, since Fortnite is a free-to-play game by tradition, its new version on the Switch 2 won’t require any payment.
Expect More Games To Be Updated For Switch 2 Compatibility
Many Issues Are Still Being Investigated
The list provided merely scratches the surface of games intended for updates or new versions, with many more original Nintendo Switch games yet to be thoroughly examined for compatibility problems. For instance, the Switch 2 editions of “Alan Wake Remastered” and “Alien: Isolation,” while slated for the Switch 2, encounter playability issues; these titles are marked as “Issues under investigation” in Nintendo’s official lists.
It’s likely that numerous games with compatibility problems for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will be fixed soon after its release. However, the specific issues haven’t been identified yet, so an update announcement from Nintendo hasn’t been made. The transparency provided by Nintendo about these issues is much appreciated, as it helps minimize confusion and potential frustrations when users try to play certain games on their new Nintendo Switch 2 console.
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2025-05-27 19:50