Nintendo Switch 2 to support 36 Wii U games in historic backward compatibility move

Nintendo has confirmed that the upcoming Switch 2 will be backward-compatible, allowing at least 36 Wii U games to be playable across three generations of its consoles. This marks a significant change from the Switch, which lacked backward compatibility. Previously, Nintendo's consoles rarely supported games from two generations back. The Switch 2 will be the first to allow this, as many Wii U titles have already been ported to the Switch. Notable games include "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" and "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe." The Switch 2 will also feature new titles, such as "Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition," set for release in March 2025. This development highlights a shift in Nintendo's approach to game compatibility.