All Switch games that won’t run on Nintendo Switch 2 | Esports News
Nintendo Switch 2 supports almost every game from its predecessors’ library, but not every fan-favorite title was able to make the cut. While 1000s of games will be running smoothly, there are a few that are facing some technical roadblocks—from hardware mismatches to discontinued services. These exceptions highlight the hidden costs of the console evolution. Here is what will not make a leap and why the loyalists might wish to keep the old Switch handy.
Games that will not run on Switch 2
A very small but notable list of the Switch games flat-out refuses to boot right on the new hardware. The list of the games that couldn’t make it up to Switch 2 due to start-up issues is discussed below.
Apart from the above, there are some games that require players to have a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con to play the games. The list includes,
- 1-2-Switch™
- Everybody 1-2-Switch!™
- Game Builder Garage™
- Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit
- Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 02: Robot Kit
- Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit
- Nintendo Switch™ Sports
- Ring Fit Adventure
- WarioWare™: Move It!
There are also some games that you might be able to play on Switch 2, but there are some in-game compatibility issues. As stated by Nintendo, the issues are being investigated. With all things going right, you can expect them to be resolved sooner.
A list was also published by the end of Nintendo. These games are being said to have some issues that will be addressed post-launch. An update can be expected in the list of the games mentioned below. Such games in the list, along with their publisher’s names, are mentioned below.
There are also streaming apps that are facing obsolescence. Crunchyroll, Hulu, and some Japan-exclusive platforms like ABEMA and Niconico. They will now not function, likely due to the discontinued partnerships or the outdated software frameworks. InkyPen, the manga service, has joined the list, leaving digital readers in a lurch. All these exclusions highlight the risks of the app-based content on the evolving hardware ecosystem.While most of the Switch games will transition to Switch 2 smoothly, there are many that will face issues. As of now, the above list is what’s been confirmed by Nintendo in terms of compatibility issues. For the ones that still have some home, for those all the fans can do is wait till the testing continues or updates are offered to support the game down the line.
