Nintendo has just dropped a bombshell for Switch 2 owners: a fresh batch of backwards compatibility fixes for Switch 1 games, but not everything is running smoothly. Resident Evil 4 is now on the list of games with reported issues, leaving fans scratching their heads. This comes as a surprise, given the game’s iconic status, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg in Nintendo’s ongoing battle to ensure older titles play nicely on their latest console.
Earlier this week, we celebrated the news that NieR: Automata had finally been patched to work seamlessly on the Switch 2. But here’s where it gets interesting: it wasn’t the only game to receive a fix. Nintendo’s latest firmware update quietly addressed several other titles, ensuring they run without a hitch. And this is the part most people miss: the update includes fan favorites like Doom + Doom 2, Guardian Tales, Skies Above, Sugardew Island, Super Mega Baseball 4, and Timespinner. For a full breakdown, you can check out the patch notes here (https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-2-and-switch-update-21-0-1-out-now-patch-notes/).
However, not all news is good news. Newly reported issues have surfaced with games like Sports Party, where players need to wait 30 seconds on the title screen to avoid a glitch—though Nintendo assures us you can bypass this by simply moving past the screen. More alarmingly, Resident Evil 4 and Blades of Darkness are now facing progression problems, which could derail your gaming experience.
But here’s where it gets controversial: despite Nintendo’s efforts, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are still plagued with issues, even after the 21.0.1 update. Player feedback on Reddit (https://reddit.com/r/PokemonBDSP/comments/1p6sfwa/didthefixtheswitch2crashing_bug/) suggests the problem persists, leaving many to wonder if these games will ever run smoothly on the Switch 2. Could this be a sign of deeper compatibility challenges, or is Nintendo simply playing catch-up?
For those keeping track, Nintendo has been tackling these issues for months, with previous fixes documented here (https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-2-backwards-compatibility-fixes-july-2025/), here (https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-2-backwards-compatibility-fixes-august-2025/), here (https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-2-backwards-compatibility-fixes-september-2025/), here (https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-1-2-backwards-compatibility-fixes-october-2025/), and here (https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-backwards-compatibility-fixes-november-2025/).
Thought-provoking question for you: With high-profile games like Resident Evil 4 still facing issues, is Nintendo doing enough to ensure a smooth transition for Switch 1 titles? Or is backwards compatibility a double-edged sword that’s harder to master than we thought? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
