Nintendo Switch 2 Patch Updates: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Nintendo Switch Sports Face Compatibility Issues

With the highly anticipated rollout of Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo has officially confirmed that two of its flagship titles—Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate and Nintendo Switch Sports—are experiencing compatibility issues on the new console hardware.

The company has assured players that solutions are in development, highlighting its ongoing efforts to ensure a seamless transition for existing titles to the next-generation platform. Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate, developed by Nintendo in collaboration with Bandai Namco Studios and Sora Ltd., stands as one of the best-selling fighting games of all time.

However, early adopters of the Switch 2 should be aware of a notable bug affecting multiplayer gameplay across hardware generations.

Specifically, when a player using an original Nintendo Switch (Switch 1) competes against a Switch 2 user and one of them selects a Mii Fighter, the match may end prematurely.

Nintendo has advised players to refrain from choosing Mii Fighters in online matches during this period to avoid sudden game terminations.

Additionally, a minor issue has been identified during the creation or modification of Mii Fighters—saving a customized fighter may result in an incorrect thumbnail image.

However, re-saving the character may resolve this graphical inconsistency temporarily. Nintendo Switch Sports, another high-profile release for the platform, has encountered a performance setback on the new hardware.

Players engaging in online soccer matches have reported a reduction in frame rate, with the game currently running at 30 frames per second instead of the intended 60 FPS.

This issue does not appear to affect offline play or other sports modes, but it represents a significant downgrade for those accustomed to smoother online gameplay experiences. In a recent statement, a Nintendo representative communicated that patch updates for both Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate and Nintendo Switch Sports are already underway.

The company reiterated its commitment to supporting players and maintaining game quality across all Nintendo Switch platforms, emphasizing, 'We are actively working to address reported bugs and will provide further information once updates are available.' Nintendo has been proactive in preparing its extensive library of Switch titles for the arrival of Switch 2.

Over the past week, a series of patch notes have been released for various games, detailing improvements and expanded compatibility with the new hardware.

The latest updates are part of a broader initiative to ensure that legacy and current Nintendo Switch favorites continue to perform optimally as the gaming community transitions to the next generation. Players are encouraged to follow official Nintendo channels and consult the Nintendo Switch eShop for future announcements regarding patch rollout schedules.

This forward-looking approach underscores Nintendo’s dedication to both its beloved franchises and its rapidly evolving fanbase, ensuring that gameplay experiences remain at the highest standard on Switch 2 and beyond.

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