Nintendo has issued its latest batch of backwards compatibility fixes ensuring that Nintendo Switch titles run smoothly on the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. The updates address technical problems for games like Attack on Titan 2, Go Vacation, and Ninja Five-O, aligning with the release of system firmware version 23.0.0.
September 2026 Backwards Compatibility Fixes
The engineering teams at Nintendo have been collaborating with third-party developers to eliminate bugs and progression barriers on the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
The complete list of titles receiving September 2026 backwards compatibility fixes includes:
- Aidan In Danger
- Asatsugutori
- Attack on Titan 2
- Bar Stella Abyss
- Boot Hill Heroes
- D.C.4 Da Capo 4
- Fig
- Go Vacation
- Hayarigami: Keishicho Kaii Jiken File
- Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V Generation
- Kiyo: Bunny Tyranny
- Laboratory Rat Escape Simulator Pro
- Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook
- Ninja Five-O
- Overdriven Reloaded: Special Edition
- Shin Hayarigami 3
- Suuran Digit for Nintendo Switch
- Terraformers
- The Wild Case
- Tiny Lands
- What the Dub
- ZikSquare
Pro Tip: Many of these compatibility patches are tied directly to system firmware version 23.0.0.
Currently Unsupported Switch Titles
While the hardware transition progresses, certain games remain incompatible due to active progression blockers. Nintendo notes that software such as Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut and Rain World cannot be completed properly at this time.
The full lineup of currently unsupported titles comprises:
- Herdling
- ILA: A Frosty Glide
- Lost Twins 2
- Operation: Tango
- Rain World
- Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut
Additionally, users playing Colors Live may encounter localized audio distortions in specific areas, a hardware-software interaction that Nintendo indicates could be resolved in a future firmware revision.
Did You Know? Nintendo has maintained a rolling series of backwards compatibility updates since the hardware platform launched, releasing periodic software patches to broaden third-party library support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to download separate patches for my original Nintendo Switch games?
According to release documentation, compatibility adjustments are largely integrated into system firmware updates like version 23.0.0, though individual titles may require standard updates.
Are all third-party Switch games guaranteed to work eventually?
Nintendo continues to work alongside external developers to address problem areas, though titles with complex system hooks may remain unsupported if progression issues persist.
What causes certain games to be listed as unsupported?
Games currently placed on the unsupported list typically suffer from severe progression bugs or stability failures that prevent normal gameplay loops on the newer architecture.
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