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Summary & Context:

Limited Run Games has asked Nintendo to temporarily remove the Gex Trilogy from the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop due to unresolved backward compatibility issues affecting the game on the new console. Despite a recent firmware update improving compatibility for most Switch 1 titles on the Switch 2, the Gex Trilogy remains non-functional or severely buggy — specifically, it fails to launch or runs with critical glitches.

To address this, Limited Run Games developed a custom patch to fix the issue, which was submitted for approval last week. However, the approval process has been delayed — reportedly due in part to the Juneteenth U.S. public holiday, which slowed down review timelines. As a result, the patch is expected to be released early next week, but until then, the publisher is urging Nintendo to pull the game from sale to prevent frustrated players from purchasing a flawed experience.

Key Points:

• Game: Gex Trilogy (Gex, Gex: Enter the Gecko, Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko)
• Platform: Nintendo Switch 2 (also available on Switch 1, PS5, Xbox Series, PC)
• Issue: Backward compatibility failure on Switch 2 despite firmware updates
• Cause: Known technical incompatibility with how the Switch 2 handles certain legacy code from older games
• Solution: Patch submitted by Limited Run Games; awaiting Nintendo approval
• Request: Nintendo remove game from eShop until patch is live
• Expected Resolution: Patch likely released early next week

What This Means for Players:

• Do not purchase the Gex Trilogy on Switch 2 until the patch is confirmed live.
• Check if you already own it — if so, wait for the patch before attempting to play.
• Limited Run encourages users to verify compatibility of other titles in their catalog:
  • Clock Tower: Rewind
  • Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection
  • Tomba! Special Edition
  • River City Girls Zero
  • A Boy and His Blob Collection
  • Rocket Knight Adventures
  • Shantae
  • Bill & Ted's Excellent Retro Collection
  • Xtreme Sports
  • Trip World DX
  • Felix the Cat
  • Rendering Ranger R-2: Rewind

These titles are reported to now work correctly on the Switch 2 after the recent update.

Broader Implications:

• The Switch 2's strong launch — 3.5 million units sold — has raised expectations for backward compatibility.
• However, third-party titles not developed by Nintendo are showing uneven performance, highlighting ongoing challenges in ensuring legacy game support.
• This situation underscores a growing concern: Publishers are stepping in to fix Nintendo’s backward compatibility gaps, which should ideally be handled by the platform holder.

Final Takeaway:

While the Gex Trilogy remaster is celebrated for reviving a beloved 90s mascot, its current incompatibility on the Switch 2 — and the delay in fixing it — reflects a larger systemic issue. Fans are right to expect stability from a new console, especially one backed by a strong launch.

👉 Stay tuned for patch confirmation, and avoid buying the game until you see the official note from Limited Run Games or Nintendo confirming the fix is live.

We’ll update here when the patch is released. In the meantime, keep an eye on official channels for news.

“Gex is back — but not quite yet.” 🐍🔥