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Limited Run Games Seeks Temporary Removal of Gex Trilogy from Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Over Compatibility Patch Delay
Limited Run Games has asked Nintendo to temporarily suspend sales of the Gex Trilogy on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop, citing a pending patch to fix ongoing backwards compatibility issues. The move comes amid delays in patch approval, which the publisher attributes to the recent U.S. Juneteenth holiday.
The Gex Trilogy—a remaster of the iconic 1990s platformer series featuring the sardonic, pop-culture-quoting gecko—launched on June 16 across PC, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series, and last-gen consoles. While most Limited Run Games titles previously affected by Switch 2 compatibility issues have seen improvements via a recent Nintendo firmware update, the Gex Trilogy remains unstable, with performance and functionality problems reported.
Limited Run confirmed it submitted a corrective patch last week, but approval has been delayed. “Due to the Juneteenth holiday, approval processes have been delayed,” the publisher said. “We expect to release the patch early next week.”
In the interim, Limited Run is requesting Nintendo remove the game from the Switch 2 eShop to prevent player frustration and ensure a stable experience upon full release. The company emphasized its ongoing collaboration with Nintendo to resolve these technical hurdles.
Players are encouraged to verify whether other Limited Run titles are now working properly on the Switch 2, including:
- 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
The Gex Trilogy marks the first major release in the long-dormant series since the original Gex debuted in 1995 on the 3DO, with sequels released for PlayStation and Sega Saturn. Though Square Enix has not announced a new entry, the remaster has been hailed as a nostalgic revival.
While the Switch 2 has sold 3.5 million units since launch and enjoys strong hardware momentum, early sales data reveals a mixed reception for third-party titles not developed by Nintendo—highlighting growing concerns about platform stability and developer support.
Limited Run Games assures fans that the patch will resolve the issue, and urges patience as the team works with Nintendo to deliver a seamless experience.
Stay tuned for updates on patch release and full reinstatement of the Gex Trilogy on the Switch 2 eShop.
