Nintendo Switch 2 will support games from the original Switch - rumours

By: Dmitro Koval | 12.02.2024, 15:44
Nintendo Switch 2 will support games from the original Switch - rumours

There are a lot of rumours about Nintendo's new console, which is supposed to replace the current version of the Switch, and numerous leaks give us a rough idea of what features the console will have. However, one important aspect that hasn't been announced is whether it will support backwards compatibility with the existing Switch library.

Here's What We Know

According to Universo Nintendo, speaking on the OX do Controle podcast, PH Brazil content creator, said that Switch 2 will not only have a digital version but also a physical version. thanks to the backwards compatibility with its predecessor, it will also allow developers to apply technical improvements to existing games in the Switch library when playing on the next-gen console. Moreover, developers will be able to apply technical improvements to existing Switch games while playing on the new console.

Interestingly, insider NateTheHate partially confirmed this information, mentioning at ResetEra that testing of Switch 2 backwards compatibility features is already underway and available to partner developers. However, the fact whether the console will support the mentioned improvements remains uncertain.

Source: GamingBolt