Nintendo has published its latest wave of Switch 2 backwards compatibility fixes for May 2026, adding more Switch 1 titles to the fully-supported column via its official compatibility portal, as reported by Nintendo Everything. The update continues a structured, firmware-tied rollout that has been running since Switch 2‘s launch in June 2025.
Here’s the context: Nintendo has maintained a public backwards compatibility tracking page since launch, flagging specific issue types – progression blockers, audio problems, performance slowdown – on a per-title basis, and pushing fixes bundled with system firmware rather than individual game patches. Early waves moved fast: a July 2025 update alone cleared over 25 games, including Portal 2, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Sky: Children of the Light, and Endless Ocean Luminous. Subsequent updates through late 2025 kept the cadence steady, resolving issues in everything from Disgaea 7 to Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R.
Here’s the real read: The May 2026 batch is less a surprise than a confirmation that Nintendo‘s compatibility program has matured into something genuinely systematic. Rather than one dramatic catch-all patch, the company is methodically working through its “issues present” and “unsupported” lists – and covering notable ground across indies and niche Japanese titles, not just marquee releases. That’s meaningful for anyone who picked up Switch 2 partly on the strength of its back catalogue promise – something we dug into in our Switch 2 upgrade breakdown.
Affected titles in recent waves have included:
- Portal 2 – previously flagged for progression issues
- Grandia HD Collection – tagged for slowdown
- Resident Evil 5 – audio issues resolved
- Disgaea 7, Bright Memory: Infinite Gold Edition, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R
- Indie and visual novel titles including Vagante, Cotton Reboot High Tension, and Umineko When They Cry Saku
High-profile holdouts like A Hat in Time and Batman: Arkham Knight remain on the known-issues list and continue to draw the most community frustration – they’ve become something of a litmus test for how far Nintendo‘s legacy support will actually reach. With Nintendo targeting aggressive platform growth – 20 million units by March 2027 – keeping backwards compatibility healthy is increasingly good business, not just good faith.
What to watch: Further firmware-tied fix waves are expected through late 2026. Keep an eye on Nintendo‘s official compatibility portal after each system update – silent eShop listing changes often signal a title has quietly moved from “issues present” to fully supported before any formal announcement lands.
Which Switch 1 game are you still waiting to see properly fixed on Switch 2? Sound off in the comments below, and keep your eyes on GameLuster for more Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility coverage.
