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Nintendo Drops No-Download Switch 2 Patch, Adds Compatibility

6/28/2026

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Nintendo released a no-download Nintendo Switch 2 update that expands backward compatibility.
The patch adds full compatibility for Artifact Seekers, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove and several other Switch 1 titles.
Nintendo reported audio problems in Bar Stella Abyss (Japan release) and Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook.
Some games remain unsupported because of progression issues.
Nintendo said the next update could be released in July or October 2026, following the May 2026 patch.

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Story summary

Nintendo released a no-download Nintendo Switch 2 update that expands backward compatibility.
The patch adds full compatibility for Artifact Seekers, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove and several other Switch 1 titles.
Nintendo reported audio problems in Bar Stella Abyss (Japan release) and Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook.
Some games remain unsupported because of progression issues.
Nintendo said the next update could be released in July or October 2026, following the May 2026 patch.