Nintendo October 2025 Switch 1 Compatibility Fixes
Nintendo has released backward compatibility fixes for select Switch 1 games on Switch 2. A complete list is provided.
New compatibility fixes released
Only five games included
Warframe among significant titles
More updates expected soon
Additional titles reported issues
Full status list provided
Nintendo released System Update 20.5.0 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 29, 2025. This system update 20 5 0 improves performance and improves Switch compatibility, ensuring legacy games run smoothly. The 5 0 update adds further enhancements, and 0 adds switch 2 support for older titles seamlessly. [1][2]
New Compatibility Fixes
After installing version 20.5.0 and updating each game, the following Switch 1 titles now run correctly on Switch 2: [5][6]
Deemo Reborn
Library of Ruina
Powerful Pro Baseball 2024–2025
Ultra Age
Warframe
This represents the smallest batch of backward compatibility patches to date, though further fixes are expected in future updates. [3]
Remaining Issues
Nintendo has flagged five more games that still exhibit problems on Switch 2:[8][7]
Jelly Troops – Unsupported; game progression may fail
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning – Occasional graphics glitches in some areas (prior update fixed progression)[7]
Mugen Souls – Collected items sometimes do not display correctly
Subway Simulator 2025: City Train – Animations may stutter or freeze
Transistor – Crashes if docking or undocking during play
Users should consult Nintendo’s official compatibility page before purchasing these titles on Switch 2.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Bug
Nintendo has acknowledged a voice synchronization issue in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on Switch 2, where audio may fall out of sync during longer cutscenes. A patch in the upcoming Nintendo system update 20.5.0 will address this. The 0 improves Switch performance, and the 5 0 adds fixes for legacy games, enhancing Switch 2 compatibility and overall stability for players.[10][9]
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