# Nintendo Switch changelog > System software for the Nintendo Switch family of consoles. - Vendor: Nintendo - Category: Operating Systems - Official site: https://www.nintendo.com - Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch) - Harvested from: AI extracted - Entries below: 25 of 78 (newest first; the rest are on https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch) What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. ## Releases ### 22.1.0 — Ver. 22.1.0 - Date: 2026-04-06 - Version: 22.1.0 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/22.1.0 General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 22.0.0 — Ver. 22.0.0 - Date: 2026-03-16 - Version: 22.0.0 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/22.0.0 - **changed** — Changed the on-screen text and animations when you load a virtual game card in the HOME Menu - **added** — Added the ability to save notes about friends on your Friend List - **added** — Added the ability to see and edit friend notes from the Nintendo Switch App - **added** — Added the ability to see a notification in the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls smart device application when the Parental Controls PIN is input successfully on the console Changed the on-screen text and animations when you load a virtual game card in the HOME Menu. Added the ability to save notes about friends on your Friend List. The note content is not displayed to friends. Added the ability to see and edit these notes from the Nintendo Switch App. The app must be on version 3.3.0 or higher to use this feature. Added the ability to see a notification in the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls smart device application when the Parental Controls PIN is input successfully on the console. This can also be set up to be a push notification to your smart device. The app must be on version 2.4.0 or higher to use this functionality. General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 21.2.0 — Ver. 21.2.0 - Date: 2026-01-12 - Version: 21.2.0 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/21.2.0 General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 21.1.0 — Ver. 21.1.0 - Date: 2025-12-08 - Version: 21.1.0 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/21.1.0 General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 21.0.1 — Ver. 21.0.1 - Date: 2025-11-24 - Version: 21.0.1 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/21.0.1 - **fixed** — Error Code 2011-0301 or Error Code 2168-0002 no longer repeatedly occurs when attempting a system transfer using local communication from a Nintendo Switch to a Nintendo Switch 2 - **changed** — General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience Fixed an issue where Error Code: 2011-0301 or Error Code: 2168-0002 would repeatedly occur on a Nintendo Switch when attempting a system transfer using local communication from a Nintendo Switch system to a Nintendo Switch 2 system. General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 21.0.0 — Ver. 21.0.0 - Date: 2025-11-10 - Version: 21.0.0 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/21.0.0 - **added** — Symbols above software icons on the HOME Menu indicate whether software is a physical or digital version - **added** — Ability to download data for a virtual game card even if the Use Online License setting is turned off - **changed** — Information regarding Save Data Cloud Backup that appears when launching certain software has been updated - **changed** — Platinum Point Notification Settings was renamed to Nintendo Switch Online Notification Settings in the Notifications menu in System Settings - **added** — Ability to disable Redownload Software on Nintendo Switch 2 and Transfer Album Data options when performing a system transfer to Nintendo Switch 2 - **added** — Ability to adjust volume from the Quick Settings menu while in VR mode - **changed** — General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience Added symbols above software icons displayed on the HOME Menu to indicate whether the software is a physical or a digital version. Added the ability to download data for a virtual game card even if the "Use Online License" setting is turned off. This option is available in the Options of a virtual game card when accessed via Virtual Game Cards from the HOME Menu. The information regarding Save Data Cloud Backup that appears when launching certain software has been updated. The option "Platinum Point Notification Settings" was renamed to "Nintendo Switch Online Notification Settings" in the Notifications menu in System Settings. Added the ability to disable the following options when performing a system transfer from a Nintendo Switch system to a Nintendo Switch 2 system using System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2 in System Settings. Redownload Software on Nintendo Switch 2 Transfer Album Data Added the ability to adjust the volume from the Quick Settings menu while in VR mode. General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 20.5.0 — Ver. 20.5.0 - Date: 2025-09-29 - Version: 20.5.0 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/20.5.0 General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 20.4.0 — Ver. 20.4.0 - Date: 2025-09-01 - Version: 20.4.0 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/20.4.0 General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 20.3.0 — Ver. 20.3.0 - Date: 2025-07-28 - Version: 20.3.0 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/20.3.0 General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 20.2.0 — Ver. 20.2.0 - Date: 2025-07-14 - Version: 20.2.0 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/20.2.0 - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where Parental Control settings were not transferred from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2 in certain circumstances during a system transfer - **changed** — General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience Fixed an issue where Parental Control settings were not transferred from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2 in certain circumstances during a system transfer. General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 20.1.5 — Ver. 20.1.5 - Date: 2025-06-18 - Version: 20.1.5 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/20.1.5 General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 20.1.1 — Ver. 20.1.1 - Date: 2025-06-02 - Version: 20.1.1 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/20.1.1 - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where some software would not start after updating to system version 20.1.0 Fixed an issue where some software would not start after updating to system version 20.1.0. ### 20.1.0 — Ver. 20.1.0 - Date: 2025-05-27 - Version: 20.1.0 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/20.1.0 - **changed** — Visual updates have been made to the Parental Control settings - **changed** — The sound that plays when Nintendo Switch Online is launched from the HOME Menu has been changed - **changed** — General system stability improvements to enhance the user experience Visual updates have been made to the Parental Control settings. The sound that plays when Nintendo Switch Online is launched from the HOME Menu has been changed. General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 20.0.1 — Ver. 20.0.1 - Date: 2025-05-02 - Version: 20.0.1 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/20.0.1 - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where Error Code 2206-1015 sometimes occurred when restarting the system after updating to system version 20.0.0 Fixed an issue where Error Code: 2206-1015 sometimes occurred when restarting the system after updating to system version 20.0.0. If you're encountering the error, update your Nintendo Switch console in Maintenance Mode. ### 20.0.0 — Ver. 20.0.0 - Date: 2025-04-29 - Version: 20.0.0 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/20.0.0 - **added** — Virtual Game Card menu displaying purchased digital software, DLC, and free software as virtual game cards - **added** — Ability to virtually load and eject virtual game cards between up to two Nintendo Switch systems - **added** — Virtual game card lending to others in the same Nintendo Account family group - **added** — GameShare feature to share compatible software from Nintendo Switch 2 to other nearby systems via local wireless - **added** — User-Verification Settings to restrict access to the Virtual Game Card menu with PIN or Nintendo Account sign-in - **added** — Online License Settings to play downloaded software or DLC while connected to the internet without the virtual game card loaded - **added** — Ability to select and transfer multiple save data at once in Transfer Your Save Data menu - **added** — System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2 using local communication under System Settings - **added** — Server-based system transfer option to upload transfer data for retrieval on Nintendo Switch 2 - **changed** — Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch News icon colors on the HOME Menu - **changed** — Appearance of some user icons has been updated - **deprecated** — Primary Console designation has been deprecated in favor of Pass-enabled console The following icons for new features have been added to the HOME Menu: Virtual Game Card Purchased Nintendo Switch digital software, DLC, and some free software, are now virtual game cards and displayed in a list in this menu. You can virtually load and eject virtual game cards between up to two Nintendo Switch systems. Virtual game cards can be lent to others in the same Nintendo Account family group. For more information, see Virtual Game Card Guide. GameShare Compatible software can be shared from a Nintendo Switch 2 system to other nearby system(s) to play together. You can only play together via local wireless, and the Nintendo Switch 2 system must initiate GameShare. This feature cannot be used between two Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model and/or Nintendo Switch Lite systems. User-Verification Settings has been added under User > User Settings. You can restrict access to the Virtual Game Card menu by requiring entry of a PIN or signing in to your Nintendo Account. Online License Settings has been added. When turned on, you can play downloaded software or DLC you've purchased while the system is connected to the internet, even if you don't have the virtual game card loaded. For more information, please refer to the details about the option on the System Settings screen. The Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch News icon colors on the HOME Menu have been changed. Multiple save data can be selected and transferred at once in "Transfer Your Save Data" menu. System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2 has been added under System Settings > System. You can perform a system transfer from your Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2 using local communication. For users that will lose access to their Nintendo Switch before receiving their Nintendo Switch 2, there is an option to upload system transfer data to a dedicated server which can then be retrieved on their Nintendo Switch 2. After you upload your system transfer data to the dedicated server, the Nintendo Switch system will be initialized to factory settings, so only perform this transfer if you'll be able to complete the transfer on Nintendo Switch 2. If you want to continue using your Nintendo Switch until you have a Nintendo Switch 2, we recommend completing the system transfer using local communication after you have acquired a Nintendo Switch 2 system. An internet connection and Nintendo Account is required to complete both local and the server-based system transfer service. For more information, see System Transfer from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2. The appearance of some user icons have been updated. For detailed information on Nintendo Switch 2, see the Nintendo website. Note that the use of "Primary Console" has been deprecated with the transition to virtual game cards, and "Pass-enabled console" will be used instead. On a console set as the "Pass-enabled console" for a user, all users on the console can access certain subscriptions or passes for some software. For more information, see How to Set or Change the Pass-Enabled Console for a Nintendo Account. ### 19.0.1 — Ver. 19.0.1 - Date: 2024-10-28 - Version: 19.0.1 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/19.0.1 - **fixed** — Fixed an issue with the Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter and Nintendo GameCube Controller(s) not being recognized - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where some network processes, like downloading software, weren't working as expected during sleep mode - **changed** — General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience Fixed an issue with the Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter and Nintendo GameCube Controller(s) not being recognized. Fixed an issue where some network processes, like downloading software, weren't working as expected during sleep mode. General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 19.0.0 — Ver. 19.0.0 - Date: 2024-10-07 - Version: 19.0.0 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/19.0.0 General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 18.1.0 — Ver. 18.1.0 - Date: 2024-06-10 - Version: 18.1.0 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/18.1.0 - **removed** — Removed the option to post to Twitter when sharing from the Album in the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu - **removed** — Removed the ability to post Super Smash Bros. Ultimate screenshots from the Album to Smash World in the Nintendo Switch Online smart device app - **removed** — Removed the option to link X (formerly Twitter) from Settings > User Settings > Posting to Social Media - **removed** — Removed the option to link social media accounts from My Page > Friend Suggestions - **changed** — General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience The following updates were made for the discontinuation of X (formerly Twitter) integration: The option to "Post to Twitter" when sharing from the Album in the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu was removed. The ability to post Super Smash Bros. Ultimate screenshots from the Album in the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu to Smash World in the Nintendo Switch Online smart device app was removed. The option to link X (formerly Twitter) from "Settings" > "User Settings" > "Posting to Social Media" was removed. The option to link social media accounts from "My Page" > "Friend Suggestions" was removed. General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 18.0.1 — Ver. 18.0.1 - Date: 2024-04-22 - Version: 18.0.1 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/18.0.1 - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where some wireless access points cannot be found when setting up a new wireless network - **changed** — General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience Fixed an issue where some wireless access points cannot be found when setting up a new wireless network. If you're unable to update to Version 18.0.1 because of the issue, temporarily change the security settings for your wireless network to use only "WPA2 (AES)" so you can connect wirelessly to download and install the system update. After updating to Version 18.0.1, restore your network's security settings to its previous settings. General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 18.0.0 — Ver. 18.0.0 - Date: 2024-03-25 - Version: 18.0.0 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/18.0.0 - **added** — Added "15 Minutes" as an option for "Auto-sleep when playing on TV" in Sleep Mode Settings - **added** — Added Korean as a supported language for "Nintendo Switch Parental Controls" introductory video - **changed** — Improved general system stability Added "15 Minutes" as an option for "Auto-sleep when playing on TV" in Sleep Mode Settings. Added Korean as a supported language for "Nintendo Switch Parental Controls" introductory video. When the console language is set to Korean, the video can be accessed from Settings > Parental Controls. General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 17.0.1 — Ver. 17.0.1 - Date: 2023-12-04 - Version: 17.0.1 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/17.0.1 - **fixed** — Resolved an issue with local communication for some software - **changed** — General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience Resolved an issue with local communication for some software. General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 17.0.0 — Ver. 17.0.0 - Date: 2023-10-10 - Version: 17.0.0 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/17.0.0 General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 16.1.0 — Ver. 16.1.0 - Date: 2023-08-21 - Version: 16.1.0 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/16.1.0 General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 16.0.3 — Ver. 16.0.3 - Date: 2023-05-08 - Version: 16.0.3 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/16.0.3 General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. ### 16.0.2 — Ver. 16.0.2 - Date: 2023-04-17 - Version: 16.0.2 - Original notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43314/~/system-update-history-for-nintendo-switch - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nintendo-switch/releases/16.0.2 General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.