Developers are now testing the backward compatibility functionality of the Nintendo Switch successor, dubbed Switch 2, based on the latest rumor.
Well-known insider Nate the Hate took to gaming enthusiast forum Reset Era to share that partner game developers are currently testing the backward compatibility functionality of the Nintendo Switch 2. However, he mentioned that the extent of any graphical enhancements that the functionality may provide is currently unknown.
Earlier, Nate had expressed doubt regarding any significant performance boosts for backward compatible games, predicting minor enhancements at best. He expects developers will opt to re-release games with updates rather than providing patches to offset costs.
Back in October, 2023, during an interview, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser had hinted at the strong possibility of the Switch 2 supporting backwards compatibility. He was asked whether he has thought about helping those people who will be making the transition from the existing console to the next platform while reassuring them that their content and investment in the Switch will somehow transfer to its successor.
Bowser responded by stating that one thing Nintendo has already done with the Switch with regards to the communication of this transition is the formation of the Nintendo Account. In the past, every device Nintendo console users transitioned to had a whole new account system. According to him, creating the Nintendo Account has allowed the console maker to communicate with with players that if and when it makes a transition to a new platform, it will help ease that process or transition.
He mentioned that Nintendo’s goal is to minimize the dip typically seen in the last year of one cycle and the beginning of another. He steered clear of making any statement regarding the Switch 2’s feature set, but he did emphasize that the Nintendo Account is a strong basis for communicating a smooth transition to the next platform for existing Switch users.
