Fortnite & 140+ Games Face Compatibility Issues on Nintendo Switch 2
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, launching June 5, 2025, promises backward compatibility — but not every game is playing nice with the new hardware.
Nintendo has released an official update confirming that several major titles — including Fortnite — are experiencing startup or gameplay issues on the new system. While most games will work, nearly 200 titles are affected by technical problems ranging from crashes to missing features.
🕹️ Fortnite Hit by Startup Bugs on Switch 2
One of the most notable games affected is Fortnite. Players have reported that the current Nintendo Switch version fails to launch on Switch 2.
💡 Good news: Epic Games and Nintendo have confirmed a Switch 2-optimized version of Fortnite will be available on launch day, ensuring players can jump back into the battle royale experience with improved compatibility and performance.
⚠️ Compatibility Breakdown: Games Affected on Switch 2
Nintendo has categorized game issues into three major buckets:
❌ Games With Startup Issues (141 Titles)
These games fail to launch or crash on startup.
Notable examples include:
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Fortnite
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Dead by Daylight
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Doom: Eternal
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Rocket League
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Final Fantasy
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Warframe
⚙️ Games With In-Game Bugs or Performance Issues (47 Titles)
These games launch but experience bugs, glitches, or lag:
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Alien: Isolation
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Fall Guys
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Harvestella
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Overcooked! All You Can Eat
🕹️ Motion-Control Games With Hardware Compatibility Problems
The new Joy-Con 2 controllers feature hardware changes that break compatibility with certain motion-control games:
| Game | Issue with Joy-Con 2 |
|---|---|
| Ring Fit Adventure | Joy-Con 2 doesn't fit in the Ring-Con |
| 1-2-Switch, WarioWare: Move It! | Lacks IR motion camera for required inputs |
| Nintendo Switch Sports (soccer) | Joy-Con 2 incompatible with leg strap |
❌ Labo VR Is Fully Incompatible
Nintendo confirmed that the Labo VR Kit is completely incompatible with Switch 2. The new console cannot be inserted into the Toy-Con VR goggles, rendering the experience unusable.
Other Labo Kits — Variety, Robot, and Vehicle — have limited or no support depending on hardware configuration.
📌 TL;DR – Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility Issues (2025)
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⚠️ Fortnite won’t launch on Switch 2, but a new version arrives June 5
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❌ 141 games fail to start on Switch 2 at launch
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⚙️ 47 games run with bugs or in-game issues
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🕹️ Motion-control games may require original Joy-Cons
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❌ Labo VR Kit is not supported at all
