- Nintendo has issued a backwards compatibility update for the Switch 2 on June 28th, 2026, enhancing the performance of several games.
- A new batch of games has been marked as fully compatible with the Switch 2 hardware, including Raiden IV and Shovel Knight.
- The full list of games receiving compatibility fixes includes: Artifact Seekers, Landing Hero Haneda 787, Raiden IV x Mikado Remix, Rico, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Skateboard Drifting with Maxwell Cat: The Game Simulator, and Strania: The Stella Machina EX.
- Audio issues have been reported for some games, including Bar Stella Abyss and Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook.
- Nintendo has also identified unsupported titles due to progression issues, including Drakkar Crew and Kiyo: Bunny Tyranny.
- The Switch 2 is now a year into its lifecycle, and Nintendo continues to improve the compatibility of Switch titles on the new hybrid system.
- Compatibility fixes are delivered through firmware updates, not game title updates.
- Nintendo has been actively working on compatibility fixes since the Switch 2 launched last year.
Nintendo has been actively addressing compatibility issues for its Switch 2 console, which launched a year ago. The latest update, released in June 2026, includes fixes for popular titles such as Raiden IV and Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove.12347
The update resolves significant audio issues that players previously encountered. Shovel Knight, for instance, had reported sound problems in certain areas, which have now been addressed. The full list of games receiving updates includes Artifact Seekers, Landing Hero Haneda’787, Rico, Skateboard Drifting with Maxwell Cat: The Game Simulator, and Strania: The Stella Machina EX.5
Despite these improvements, some titles remain unsupported due to progression issues, including Drakkar Crew and Kiyo: Bunny Tyranny. Additionally, Nintendo has identified ongoing audio issues with games like Bar Stella Abyss and Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook.6
Nintendo's commitment to enhancing the Switch 2's compatibility is evident, as they continue to roll out updates without requiring downloads from users. However, the company has not communicated when the next set of updates will be released, leaving players eager for further improvements.
“Nintendo has released a new update improving backwards compatibility for several Switch games on the Switch 2. The update addresses issues for titles like Raiden IV and Shovel Knight, enhancing the gaming experience.”
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