One of the Switch 2's big benefits is backward compatibility with Nintendo Switch 1 games, and there's a fresh update on two popular titles joining the lineupTech22:00, 16 Apr 2025Switch 2 will launch in 50 days(Image: AFP via Getty Images)The Nintendo Switch 2 is likely to be one of the biggest console launches in history, and after getting to play it at a hands-on event last week, it's not hard to see why.Article continues belowMatching the existing portability of the Switch 1 with much more power, new control options, and a sizeable lineup of launch games, Nintendo is in a really good spot (despite ongoing issues with Trump's Tariffs).‌One of the biggest perks is that the Switch 2 is backward compatible with most Switch 1 games, and Nintendo has provided updates on two titles (thanks, NintendoLife).Fortnite is getting a Switch 2 versionNintendo has been looking to test as many Switch 1 games on Switch 2 as it can, and has a page that contains games it currently has some issues with.Article continues belowThe list, found here, currently only has two games listed.The first is Fortnite, which was already shown off in the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct as being a day one title for the new console.Seemingly, the Switch 1 version of the game won't be getting an update because the Switch 2 version will supersede it.‌Given the price of games for Switch 2 so far, we'd imagine having a big, free-to-play game that can show off the console is likely to be a very shrewd move on the part of both Nintendo and Epic Games.Switch 2 will play older games(Image: PA)‌The other game on the list is Fitness Boxing, which you may have spotted is actually developed by Nintendo.Given the game's reliance on motion controls, it'd likely be a challenge to port it across to any other system, but it seems Nintendo has no concerns about its Switch 2 transition."Planned to be resolved via an update," the page explains, suggesting Nintendo is confident it'll be up and running soon.Article continues belowFor more on Nintendo Switch 2, check out our dream ports for the system — including Monster Hunter, Death Stranding, and even Halo.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.‌‌‌