Nintendo issues Switch 2 compatibility fixes

Nintendo has continued updating its Switch 2 compatibility database as it works through older Switch games that do not run cleanly on the new hardware. Nintendo’s U.S. compatibility page says some Switch games “may not be supported on or fully compatible” with Switch 2 because the new system’s hardware is different, and it says future testing and updates may increase the number of supported titles. Late-May reporting from Nintendo-focused outlets tracked a fresh batch of titles moving off the problem list. Nintendo Everything reported on May 30 that Nintendo had added fixes for several games, including Monster Hunter Stories and Wolfenstein: Youngblood, while also identifying other titles that still have slowdown, audio, or progression issues. ### Where is Nintendo posting these compatibility changes? (nintendo.com) Nintendo’s main compatibility portal tells users to check each game’s individual page before buying a Switch title for use on Switch 2. The company says the portal covers games with unresolved issues, games requiring original Switch Joy-Con controllers, and games whose issues have been resolved or are planned to be resolved by an update. (nintendoeverything.com) Nintendo also says the information on that overview page is current as of June 5, 2025, and directs users to each game page or the Nintendo eShop on device for the latest status. That means the most current label for a specific title may appear on the store listing itself rather than in a static roundup. ### Which games appear to have been fixed most recently? Monster Hunter Stories now shows a clear compatibility tag on Nintendo’s U.S. store page: “Supported – Game behavior is consistent with Nintendo Switch.” That is the clearest official sign that the title has moved into Nintendo’s supported category for Switch 2 play. (nintendo.com) Nintendo Everything’s May 30 roundup said Wolfenstein: Youngblood was also among the titles fixed in the latest wave. (nintendo.com) Nintendo’s own regional store pages for Wolfenstein: Youngblood still show compatibility messaging, though the exact status can vary by storefront snapshot and region, which is why Nintendo tells users to verify on the game page they are actually using. (nintendo.com) ### Why are some Switch games still getting patches a year later? Nintendo says directly that Switch 2 hardware differs from the original Switch, and that some titles may need more time to become playable or may show partial functionality issues. The company also says it is continuing to improve compatibility while working with publishing and development partners. The May 30 update illustrates that the process is uneven. (nintendoeverything.com) Nintendo Everything said some games were newly fixed, but others were newly flagged for slowdown, audio problems, or progression issues, and four titles were listed as fully unsupported because of game progression problems. ### What does this tell us about the Switch 2 software pipeline? Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is already listed on Nintendo’s official U.S. store for Switch 2 with a June 3, 2026 release date. (nintendo.com) Nintendo’s store page confirms the game is coming as a Switch 2 title, adding a major current-generation release to the lineup while Nintendo continues maintaining backward compatibility for older Switch software. (nintendoeverything.com) Nintendo’s official page for Rebirth surfaced publicly ahead of launch, and outside reports highlighted the game’s large install footprint. Nintendo’s searchable compatibility and store pages suggest the company is handling two tracks at once: certifying older Switch software for acceptable performance on Switch 2 and filling out the native Switch 2 release calendar. ### What should players check before buying or downloading? (nintendo.com) Nintendo says players should check the compatibility status on each game page before buying Switch software for use on Switch 2. That guidance applies both to older titles that may have changed status and to games with accessory-specific limitations, such as those requiring original Switch Joy-Con controllers. June 3 is the next concrete date in this stream of updates, with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth scheduled to release on Switch 2 through Nintendo’s official store listing. (nintendo.com 1) (nintendo.com 2)