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Nintendo Switch 2 Defenses Shattered By First Jailbreak Without A Modchip

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The Nintendo Switch 2 has just been jailbroken with arbitrary code execution via the software exploit called "ns2jb" that was developed by Sammy Hajhamid, aka @pepsipu on X/Twitter. While arbitrary code execution is present, ns2jb is still limited (like other software jailbreaks) to within the first run of the jailbreak, meaning no modified code lingers after the console is turned off. I would imagine patching this first-of-its-kind Switch 2 exploit is a high priority concern for Nintendo, though its novelty could make it even more troublesome than it seems on the surface.

With a jailbroken Nintendo Switch 2, creating mods for Nintendo Switch 2 games becomes possible. This includes, as Hajhamid instructed Codex, inserting random crossover characters into Mario Kart World.

Broader mods or examples are not detailed, but ns2jbformally supports backing up Switch 1 and Switch 2 save files, as well as run homebrew software...

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