Nintendo has released a new system update for the Switch 2, addressing several backwards compatibility issues with popular Switch games.
One key fix involves Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, where an online match bug with Mii Fighters causing matches to end prematurely has been resolved. Additionally, the issue with Mii Fighter thumbnail images not displaying correctly when edited is partially fixed and expected to be fully addressed soon.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility
Supported – Game progressions may be affected in parts of the game.
Updated 06/19/2025
Fixes:
- Online matches no longer end immediately when Mii Fighters are used between Switch 2 and original Switch players.
- Editing and saving Mii Fighters’ thumbnails now display more reliably.
Nintendo Switch Sports also saw improvements, notably fixing a frame rate issue where football matches dropped to 30 frames per second during Play Globally mode. The game now runs consistently with its original Switch performance.
Nintendo Switch Sports – Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility
Supported – Game behavior consistent with Nintendo Switch.
Updated 06/19/2025
Fixes:
- Frame rate during football matches in Play Globally mode now stable at original speeds.
- Previously identified issues resolved.
Beyond these first-party titles, Nintendo also addressed compatibility problems in several third-party games with the latest update. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 and Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection have received fixes for online play and general stability. Community reports confirm improved functionality on the Switch 2 hardware.
Other resolved issues include fixes for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, improving their performance under the new firmware.
Nintendo continues to update its backwards compatibility page with scheduled fixes as they roll out, ensuring a smoother experience for Switch titles on the new hardware.