The original Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 both get new system updates for the first time in 2026, and gamers can get them now.

The same patch note applies to both the Switch and Switch 2 firmware updates, and if anything else significant is revealed about this latest update, such as compatibility updates, we'll let you know.

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Added symbols above software icons displayed on the HOME Menu to indicate whether the software is a physical or a digital version. When multiple software downloads are in progress, there is now an ...

Yes, there are stability improvements, but that's not all with the new system updates rolling out for Switch 2 and Switch. The patch notes for version 21.0.0 highlight better visual clarity on the ...

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Nintendo have surprised fans by adding new multiplayer highlights to the acclaimed title, as well as support for an exclusive Switch 2 feature ...

It’s safe to say that the Nintendo Switch 2 was worth the long wait. The console was released in June 2025, and in just a few months has already become the fastest-selling console launch in history, ...

Nintendo has issued a fresh system software update for the Switch and Switch 2, bringing both consoles' firmware up to Version 21.0.1. The latest patch arrives just two weeks after Nintendo's last ...

Nintendo has issued a fresh system software update for the Switch and Switch 2, bringing both consoles' firmware up to Version 20.2.0. The latest firmware includes a number of bug fixes for both ...