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Latest Switch 2 update improves backward compatibility, even though Nintendo's not shouting about it

Nintendo has pushed out another Switch 2 system update with typically minimal patch notes. But as delightful as the com…

Owners had previously found a temporary fix for Portal 2's crashing problem - the issue was seemingly remedied by setting Switch 2 to aeroplane mode before launching the game - but workarounds are needed no more. Alongside user reports of a fix, Nintendo has - as of today, 15th June - now officially updated Portal 2's eShop listing to confirm its compatibility with Switch 2. 20.2.0's release - Crypt of the Necrodancer is another highlighted by users and relabelled as compatible on eShop - but the full extent of Nintendo's tinkering is not yet known.

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