Nintendo has just rolled out a fresh batch of backwards compatibility fixes for the Switch 2, ensuring more of your favorite Switch 1 games run smoothly—but not all titles are out of the woods yet. Resident Evil 4, for instance, is still facing some major issues, leaving fans scratching their heads. Here’s the full scoop: earlier this week, we shared that NieR: Automata finally works as intended, but it’s just one of several games patched in the latest firmware update. Curious about the others? The list includes Doom + Doom 2, Guardian Tales, Skies Above, Sugardew Island, Super Mega Baseball 4, and Timespinner. You can dive into the full patch notes here.
But here’s where it gets controversial: while Nintendo’s efforts are commendable, some games are still struggling. Take Sports Party, for example—players report issues if they linger on the title screen for 30 seconds, though skipping past it seems to work. And Resident Evil 4? It’s now joined the ranks of problematic titles, alongside Blades of Darkness, with progression bugs that have gamers frustrated. Speaking of frustration, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl players are still reporting crashes even after the 21.0.1 update, despite earlier promises of fixes. You can read more about that saga here and check player feedback here.
Nintendo has been tackling these compatibility issues for months, and you can track their progress in our previous updates from July here, August here, September here, October here, and November here. But the question remains: is Nintendo moving fast enough to fix these lingering issues? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—are you satisfied with the progress, or do you think more needs to be done?
