Nintendo Switch System Update Information
Nintendo constantly aims to improve the functionality of its systems and services in order to provide the easiest, most user-friendly experience possible. As a part of these efforts, we are making Nintendo Switch system updates available for download via the Internet.
Update history
Performing the system update
In most situations, the console will automatically download the most recent system update while it is connected online. You can verify your current menu version and manually start the update from the System Settings menu if necessary.
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How to update to the latest system version
- Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the System Settings menu and select System.
- Select System Update.
- If an update is available, it will begin to download.
For more info, see either How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch 2 or How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch.
- Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
If you are unable to perform the system update, restart your console and try again.
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How to restart a Nintendo Switch console
- Press and hold the POWER Button
for at least three seconds. - Select Power OptionsOpciones de apagadoOptions d'alimentationOpções de desligar.
- Select Restart.
- Press and hold the POWER Button
Ver. 23.0.0 (Released September 9, 2026)
- Added “Settings” to Virtual Game Cards from the HOME Menu.
- You can review and edit which of your systems can use virtual game cards, among other options.
- When starting software, if a virtual game card cannot be ejected from another console because it is powered off or otherwise not connected to the internet, there will be a prompt to start the software using an online license.
- Only the user who purchased the software can play it using the online license.
- General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.
Note: Please see our security notice page for the vulnerability fixed in this system version.
