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Switch 2 modding scene makes new breakthrough, but Nintendo safe from piracy
Nintendo Everything • • technology
Key Points:
- A new "userland exploit" has been discovered in the Nintendo Switch 2 modding scene, but it currently does not enable piracy on the console.
- Unlike the original Nintendo Switch, where vulnerabilities were tied to the unpatchable boot ROM, this new exploit occurs within apps or games, making it less severe.
- The latest exploit involves a save exploit that requires save transfers via the Nintendo Online Service, limiting its practical use.
- Nintendo has so far avoided the early and widespread piracy issues that plagued the original Switch, and piracy remains not possible on Switch 2 at this time.
- The situation is still developing, and future implications of this exploit are unclear, but Nintendo appears to be in a stronger position against piracy with the new console.
