Modder reportedly jailbreaks Switch 2 with AI help, using SmileBASIC 4
The tethered, software-only exploit must be launched through a game each time, and its wider impact is still unclear.
A modder has reportedly jailbroken the Nintendo Switch 2, demonstrating a modified Mario Kart World that adds playable characters such as Cinnamoroll, the red Angry Bird, Peter Griffin and Minecraft's Steve. The exploit, dubbed ns2jb, was reportedly developed with help from OpenAI's Codex, according to the modder known as pepsipu. It is a software-only, tethered jailbreak, meaning the console must be launched through a game each time for the hack to function. The method relies on the game SmileBASIC 4, though another modder says that title is not strictly required. Its wider impact remains unclear, with enthusiasts still debating its significance, but it may presage further Switch 2 exploits, particularly if modders adopt AI tools.
Why it matters
For Switch 2 owners and the modding community, the reported jailbreak shows that a console's software can be opened up without new hardware, though each boot depends on a game being launched first. Because the exploit was reportedly developed with AI coding help, it suggests that similar work may come faster if other modders adopt the same tools. Enthusiasts are still debating how far the method reaches, so the practical effect on owners remains unsettled.
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Sources
- The Verge