Nintendo Switch 2 leaks and rumors are heating up, and we're now hearing more information about the next-gen handheld. According to a new leak published on UniversoNintendo.com, the Nintendo Switch 2 will have backwards compatibility. The site has been known to reveal upcoming games before they're shown off at Nintendo Direct, so there's a lot of credibility here.

With backwards compatibility, the new Switch 2 will be able to directly play games originally made for the older Switch console. UniversoNintendo mentions that content creator PHBrazil shared all this information in his latest Spotify podcast episode.

In addition to backwards compatibility, it has been mentioned that the Switch 2 will "allow developers to study improvements for the current titles in the Nintendo Switch library". Please note that this is a machine translated version of the information.

Older games made for the first Switch handheld could potentially run better on the new Switch 2! This would do things similar to how the PS5 works as it upscales many PS4 games to look better. Several other rumors have also surfaced. According to @CentroLeaks on X (formerly Twitter), the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware reveal is coming next month. Additionally, a showcase event for new games called "Direct" is coming next week. Rumors via Universo Nintendo: – Switch 2 will have backwards compatibility with OG Switch titles – For both physical and digital games – Developers can enhance their Switch 1 games to take advantage of the extra processing power – Reiterates a Direct coming next week, and the… — Centro LEAKS (@CentroLeaks) February 11, 2024