Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Receive Switch 2 Update

Update Resolves Compatibility Issues in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have released a new Nintendo Switch 2 system update (version 21.2.0) to improve compatibility with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, originally produced for the previous console. According to Nintendo, the update resolves stability problems previously identified in these two games. While Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have not received any specific enhancements for the Nintendo Switch 2, players can now enjoy the games without unexpected interruptions. The update also addresses crashing issues in Cats on Duty, as well as another game in the RTS, tower defense, and match-3 genres. A promotional screenshot for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl features the Pokémon Stunky. However, an audio issue persists in certain areas of Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch 2. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl were initially released in November 2021 for the first Nintendo Switch, serving as remakes of the 2006 Diamond and Pearl titles. An unmentioned peripheral called Friendship Checker, decorated with heart symbols and characters, is also compatible with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on the original Nintendo Switch.

Firmware Update Resolves Crashing Issues in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch 2 as System Update

Notably, the firmware update resolves the crashing issues in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on the Nintendo Switch 2, and the fix arrives as a system update, rather than a game-specific patch.

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