Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility list [update: news for two games]

April 2: Nintendo has provide a new Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility list, which outline which games aren’t compatible with Switch 1.

As of now there’s just one title identified as fully nonfunctional – that being Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit. Nintendo has also outlined games that need a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, titles that start up but have issues, and ones with flat-out start up problems.

Here’s the full list:

Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility list

Games that cannot be played on Nintendo Switch 2

• Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit

Games that require Nintendo Switch Joy-Con to play

• Ring Fit Adventure
• 1-2 Switch
• Everybody 1-2 Switch
• Game Builder Garage
• Nintendo Switch Sports
• WarioWare: Move It
• Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit
• Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 02: Robot Kit
• Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit

Compatibility Issues

Games with Start Up Issues

April 16: We have news about two games. First, for Fortnite, Nintendo mentions that Fortnite will have a native Nintendo Switch 2 version. As for Fitness Boxing, issues surrounding the game will be addressed with an update.