Nintendo has rolled out a new system update for the Switch 2. This brings the firmware up to ver. 20.1.5, but as is often the case, Nintendo is characteristically vague about what the update has changed.
According to the official patch notes, the new firmware update makes “general system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.” No other details were provided beyond that.
The update should automatically download when you connect your system to the internet. However, you can also manually install it by opening the System Settings menu from the home screen and selecting System Update.
This marks the first firmware update the Switch 2 has received since the big day one update released on June 4. That added many of the system’s signature features, including GameChat, GameShare, and the ability to play backwards compatible Switch 1 games.
The Switch 2 launched around the world on June 5 and is already off to a record-breaking start, moving 3.5 million units in its first four days on the market. Launch title Mario Kart World is also a big success so far; 79% of Switch 2 owners have also picked up the racing game, either as part of the system bundle or by buying a copy on its own.
