The issue seems widespread and not limited to obscure titles. Major first-party hits like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have reportedly triggered the overheating, alongside graphics-intensive third-party games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Yakuza 0. This indicates a systemic problem with the Switch 2’s cooling capacity—one that raises questions about whether Nintendo underestimated the thermal load of its upgraded hardware.

Fortunately, Nintendo has issued official guidance. If your console overheats, unplug it immediately and remove it from the dock. Place the dock in a well-ventilated area and allow it to cool. To prevent future incidents, ensure that vents remain unobstructed and consider disabling the “Wired Connection in Sleep Mode” feature if the console gets warm even when idle.

While this may offer temporary relief, many fear that a long-term hardware revision might be necessary. Could the Switch 2 be following in the footsteps of the early Xbox 360's red ring saga? Only time will tell. For now, gamers are watching closely—and keeping their consoles cool.