Switch 2 Stealth Patch Makes Old Games Play Nice – Finally Can Chuck Some Portals!
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Nintendo quietly dropped a Switch 2 update that secretly improves backward compatibility, fixing issues with games like *Portal 2* and *Crypt of the NecroDancer*. Because who needs fanfare when you can just ninja-fix things?
Right, listen up, because Nintendo's been playing its cards close to its chest again. Seems like they've dropped a new Switch 2 update – version 20.2.0, if you're keeping score – and while the official notes were about as thrilling as watching paint dry (parental control fixes? General stability? *Yawn*), eagle-eyed players have spotted something far more exciting.
Turns out, this update's been secretly fiddling with backward compatibility. According to Eurogamer, folks were reporting issues with certain Switch 1 games, most notably *Portal 2*, crashing on the new hardware. You know, one of *the* best games ever! A temporary fix involved kicking the console into airplane mode. Bloody ridiculous, right? Like you're trying to smuggle test chambers across international borders.
But now? The magic fix is in. OatmealDome, a name synonymous with unearthing Switch secrets, confirmed *Portal 2* is now playing nice. And Nintendo, bless their corporate hearts, has actually updated the eShop listing to reflect this, stating, "Game behaviour is consistent with Nintendo Switch." High praise indeed!
It's not just *Portal 2* either. *Crypt of the NecroDancer* is another title that's been given the compatibility thumbs-up. You know, that cracking roguelike rhythm game that's more addictive than digital crack. I reckon there's probably a whole load of other games that are now working properly too, thanks to this sneaky update. Makes you wonder what else they're hiding in that code.
Why Nintendo isn't shouting this from the rooftops is beyond me. Maybe they're worried about setting expectations too high? Or perhaps they just enjoy the thrill of the hunt – leaving it to us gamers to discover these hidden gems. Whatever the reason, it's good news for anyone who's got a library of older Switch games they're itching to revisit. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to test my entire collection. For science, obviously.
Tags: Nintendo Switch 2, Backward Compatibility, Portal 2, Crypt of the NecroDancer, Gaming News
Original article: Eurogamer