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System Update Information for Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2

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 2 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.

  • How to perform a system update on Nintendo Switch 2
    1. Select the System Settings on the HOME Menu.
      System Settings highlighted on the HOME Menu Screen
      Configuración de la consola resaltado en la pantalla del menú HOME
      Paramètres de la console en surbrillance dans le menu HOME
      Configuração do console em destaque na tela do menu HOME
    2. Scroll down through the System Settings menu and select System.
    3. Select System Update, to start the system update process.
      System Update is highlighted within the System menu in System Settings
      Actualización del sistema resaltada en la página de Consola en la Configuración de la consola en Nintendo Switch 2
      « Mise à jour de la console » en surbrillance dans la page Console des Paramètres de la console sur Nintendo Switch 2
      Atualização em destaque na opção Configuração do console no Nintendo Switch 2
      • During the process, the system will first perform a check to determine if a new system update is available.
      • If an update is available, the download process will begin automatically.

If you are unable to perform the system update, restart your console and try again.

Ver. 23.0.0 (Released September 9, 2026)

  • The following updates have been made to GameChat:
    • The list of chats you can join now shows chats you have previously joined.
    • When starting a new chat, you can now enter without inviting any friends.
    • Added an option to the menu that appears when you press the C Button during a chat that lets you change the screen size.
  • 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.
  • Added support for VRR (Variable refresh rate) in TV mode.
    • When both the software and TV support it, video will be output at a refresh rate that matches the game’s processing.
    • A Nintendo Switch 2 dock update is required to enable this feature.
  • Added ability to perform a system transfer from a Nintendo Switch 2 system to another Nintendo Switch 2 system.
  • The following updates have been made in Accessibility in System Settings:
    • Added Portuguese (Brazil) to "Text to Speech" languages.
    • Added Portuguese (Brazil) to the GameChat "Display Speech as Text" languages.
  • The following updates have been made in Audio in System Settings:
    • TV Sound settings will now be saved and applied automatically on up to 8 TVs.
  • The following updates have been made in Display in System Settings:
    • Renamed "Dock Output Information" to "Video Output Information" which now includes details about the signals that the connected TV can display.
    • Added settings for VRR.
  • The following updates have been made in Mii in System Settings:
    • Added a feature that lets you create a QR Code for a Mii and share it with other users.
  • The following updates have been made in Sleep Mode in System Settings:
    • The level can now be checked when choosing the volume for Play Wake-Up Sound in TV Mode.
  • Added the ability to enable or disable "Handheld Mode Boost" from the Quick Settings.
  • System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2 has been added under System Settings > System.
  • 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.
  • Music can now be played while creating or editing a Mii.
    • You can change, or stop, the music using the Music Settings in the upper corner of the screen.
  • You can now use other controllers with Handheld Boost Mode while Joy-Con 2 controllers are attached to the system.
  • Play activity, found on My Page > Profile, now combines play time from the same software across multiple systems.
    • The play time of the software you've played since the update will be combined and displayed sequentially.
  • General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.

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