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Nintendo's 21.2.0 Switch 2 Update Fixes Pokémon BDSP Crashes, Expands Compatibility

Official listings confirm the update's changes for affected games.

Overview

  • Nintendo deployed system firmware 21.2.0, addressing previously reported compatibility problems on Switch 2.
  • Nintendo's software compatibility page states that previously identified issues have been resolved with an update dated January 13, 2026.
  • Crashes affecting Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on Switch 2 are reported as resolved following the firmware rollout.
  • Cats on Duty is now listed as fully supported on the new hardware.
  • Nintendo notes a remaining issue in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe involving audio in certain areas, with a fix still pending.