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A jailbreak has been developed for the Nintendo Switch 2, appearing just over one year after the console's release. This development enables the execution of homebrew applications and game modifications on the hardware.
The exploit operates entirely through software on current firmware versions. It is not a permanent modification, as users must launch a specific original Nintendo Switch title every time the console is powered on to activate the hack.
By leveraging a memory bug in a backward-compatible game, the creator bypassed security barriers to run native code. The developer demonstrated this capability by adding characters like Peter Griffin and Hatsune Miku into the exclusive title Mario Kart World. The discovery process reportedly utilized OpenAI Codex artificial intelligence tools.
Nintendo is expected to respond quickly to this vulnerability. Industry expectations suggest the company will likely remove the specific game required for the exploit from the eShop and release a system update to patch the security flaw.
