Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 will have backwards compatibility, so your plan to celebrate its release with a giant shark chase on jet skis still looks on

Exciting news for Nintendo fans! The upcoming successor to the Nintendo Switch, often referred to as the Switch 2, will be backwards compatible with Switch games. This means you won’t have to worry about waiting for your favorite games to be ported to the new hardware in order to continue playing them.

Nintendo’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa, confirmed this in a Tweet that had a mix of official business-like tone and casual dad-like energy. He stated, “At today’s Corporate Management Policy Briefing, we announced that Nintendo Switch software will also be playable on the successor to Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch Online will be available on the successor as well.”

Further details about the successor to the Nintendo Switch and its compatibility with older games will be revealed at a later date. This announcement has been well received by investors, showing the positive impact of this decision.

With the ability to play original Switch games on the Switch 2, you can look forward to enjoying your favorite titles on the new hardware. Whether it’s escaping from a giant shark on a jet ski or participating in thrilling mini-games, the possibilities are endless.

As we await the official name of the Switch 2, game announcements specifically tailored for the new console are yet to be made. However, titles like Yooka-Replaylee have been teased for “future Nintendo Platforms.”