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Nintendo Switch2 Backward Compatibility Boosts Performance of Older Switch Games

Digital Foundry testing shows Batman: Arkham Knight running at a locked 30FPS on Switch2 despite low-resolution textures.

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Overview

  • The Switch2 launched globally on June 5, and its backward compatibility feature improves original Switch games without requiring developer patches.
  • Batman: Arkham Knight, once plagued by sub-20 FPS performance on the original Switch, now maintains a consistent 30FPS even during Batmobile sequences.
  • The Witcher 3 runs at a stable 30FPS on Switch2 and Bayonetta 3 operates at 60FPS, highlighting gains across high-demand titles.
  • Some games still display low-resolution upscaling, muddy textures and occasional crashes or stability issues on the new hardware.
  • Major third-party AAA titles such as Cyberpunk 2077, Star Wars Outlaws and next year’s 007 First Light are confirmed for Switch2, underscoring its capacity for demanding releases.