The Nintendo Switch 2 has barely been out, but the modding community is already wasting no time. The very first Nintendo Switch 2 graphics mods have surfaced, showcasing just what the new hardware can do with backward-compatible titles when the usual limits are removed. Even without full homebrew access, clever workarounds are letting players boost performance and visuals in popular games like GRID Autosport and Alien: Isolation
A new video from YouTuber Naga is making the rounds, and for good reason. It gives us a direct look at what these early Nintendo Switch 2 graphics mods can achieve. The video highlights two Feral Interactive titles, Grid Autosport and Alien: Isolation, running on the new console with significantly cranked-up settings. This isn’t just a minor tweak; it’s a glimpse into the untapped potential of the Switch 2’s hardware.
How These Early Nintendo Switch 2 Graphics Mods Work
So, how is this possible so soon after launch? According to Naga, the method is surprisingly straightforward. It involves importing a modded save file where the graphics settings have been manually edited. This particular trick seems to be effective for games developed by Feral Interactive, which support similar modding techniques, as shown in Naga’s video.
Here’s a breakdown of what was achieved:
- Grid Autosport: The racing sim runs at 60 FPS with settings exceeding the original Quality Mode at a full 1080p. The mod also disables dynamic resolution scaling, pushes MSAA to x8, Anisotropic Filtering to 16x, and completely maxes out all other graphics settings. A performance overlay in the video shows just how well the Switch 2 handles this massive visual upgrade.
- Alien: Isolation: The terrifying sci-fi horror title also gets a boost, running at a native 1080p with dynamic resolution disabled and all graphics settings maxed out. While the framerate cap couldn’t be unlocked with this specific method, the boost in visual fidelity is crystal clear.
You can see the mods in action for yourself in Naga’s video.
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What This Means for the Future of Switch 2 Modding
Given that the Nintendo Switch 2 is already the company’s fastest-selling console at launch, it’s no surprise that tinkerers are eager to see what’s under the hood. The original Switch saw a vibrant modding scene that used overclocking and increased RAM to push demanding games far beyond their intended performance.
These first Nintendo Switch 2 graphics mods are an exciting sign of things to come. Once modders gain Low-level access is likely, based on the original Switch’s modding history. We can expect to see even more impressive feats. Future mods could enhance many Switch 2 games with higher resolutions and more stable frame rates. It’s a tantalizing prospect for performance chasers.
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