Nintendo Switch 2 Rumble Suddenly Turns Off? Players Report Mysterious Issue in Split Fiction and More
Nintendo Switch 2 users are buzzing about a surprising issue: the rumble feature in games like Split Fiction and Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is suddenly turning off after extended gameplay. If you’re wondering whether it’s just you, you’re not alone—more and more players are noticing the same thing, and the mystery is deepening with each new report.
- Switch 2 rumble is auto-disabling after prolonged use
- Problem reported in games like Split Fiction and Cyberpunk 2077
- No official explanation from Nintendo yet
- Some players believe it’s for health or overheating reasons
- Nintendo Support suggests sending Joy-Con 2 for repair
What’s happening with the rumble feature?
Let’s get straight to the point: players are saying their Nintendo Switch 2 rumble just turns itself off after a while. The definition of “a while” is a bit fuzzy. Some gamers on Reddit mention it happens after about a minute of non-stop vibration, while others experience it on and off during longer 90-minute sessions. The real kicker? There’s nothing about this auto-disable in the Switch 2’s health and safety info or its digital user manuals.
Real player experiences
One Reddit user, Wonderful_Guava1533, shared:
“I was getting this message originally after about an hour and a half of handheld playtime. Now it shows within the first 20 min.”
Check the full post here.
Another player, jorjorbinks99, explained:
“I got this message for the first time last night playing split fiction. It was only getting that message if there was a nonstop rumble for like a minute or so. But it would come back on after a few seconds if there was a break in the rumbling.”
See their comment.
Which games are affected?
Split Fiction seems to be the main culprit, but players also mention issues while playing Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and other titles. So far, there’s no clear pattern—just a growing list of annoyed gamers.
Why is this happening?
Theories are flying around. Some think it’s a built-in feature to prevent overheating (see the discussion here), while others guess it might be about protecting players from hand-arm vibration syndrome—a real condition caused by holding vibrating devices for too long. One user even joked about their hand going numb:
“Wife and I got a kick out of it! My hand was starting to go numb!!!”
Read their experience.
Is there a fix?
For now, there’s no official word from Nintendo. One frustrated player reached out to Nintendo Support and was told to send their Joy-Con 2 controllers for repair:
“They didn’t really have an answer. The solution, though, is I have to send my Joy-Cons off to [Nintendo] to see what’s wrong and fix them. So unfortunately I will be out Joy-Cons for 3-4 weeks.”
In summary, if your Switch 2 rumble keeps switching off, you’re not alone. Keep an eye out for updates—and maybe give your hands a rest just in case!
