Nintendo is continuing its efforts to make its new hybrid console, the Switch 2, fully compatible with the games library of the first Switch. After a system update deployed on December 8, 2025, ten additional games benefit from fixes, providing significant improvements for some highly anticipated titles.
Among the games affected, we find Resident Evil 4, Miitopia, Little Nightmares: Complete Edition, Streets of Rage 4 and Blade of Darkness. The update fixes compatibility bugs, improves fluidity and resolves certain blockages encountered by players. Other titles like Game Dev Story, Moji Yuugi, Solid Void – Nature Puzzles, Sports Party and Venture Towns are also part of this salvo.
“Thankfully, Nintendo continues to release compatibility updates to address some ongoing issues players are experiencing when playing Switch games on the Switch 2.”
Classics playable in better conditions
Backwards compatibility is one of the key arguments of the Switch 2. Unlike the first Switch which abandoned Wii U discs, this new model focuses on continuity with the cartridge format. Thanks to this approach, the majority of Switch games can be launched on the Switch 2… but not always without a hitch.
Some titles like Resident Evil 4 showed slowdowns or display bugs before the update. Others, like Miitopia or Little Nightmares, suffered from small flaws that harmed the user experience. This latest update aims to smooth out these imperfections and offer an experience closer to current standards.
But some games still have problems
Despite Nintendo’s efforts, not all Switch games still run smoothly on Switch 2. The platform game A Hat in Time, for example, has been identified as suffering from blocked progression issues, a problem that persists despite updates. “It should be noted that some Switch games still require patches on the Switch 2.”
The firm has not communicated a precise timetable for upcoming fixes, but other updates should follow in the coming weeks. Note that a previous update, in October, had already improved games like Warframe.
Backward compatibility, a key argument for the Switch 2
For players hesitant to upgrade to the new console, backward compatibility remains a major asset. The performance gain is real: games like Zelda: Link’s Awakening or Tears of the Kingdom now run at 60 fps, with improved resolution.
Some Switch 2 exclusives even offer specific editions of cult Switch games, like Breath of the Wild or Metroid Prime Remastered, which benefit from reworked graphics and new content. “With such a prestigious library of Switch games, backwards compatibility can be a great reason to go with the Switch 2.”
Nintendo therefore seems determined to make its new console the best way to rediscover the gems of the previous generation, while calmly preparing for the arrival of upcoming titles in 2026.