Nintendo has released the Switch 2 21.0 update rolling out a wide range of quality-of-life tweaks and performance upgrades across both Switch and Switch 2 consoles.
Switch 2 Update Version 21.0.0 Highlights
- Symbols now appear above software icons on the HOME Menu to show whether each title is a physical or digital version.
- When several downloads are in progress, users can now choose to cancel all at once.
- Bundle systems with downloadable software now display a “Receive Software” icon when connected online, which links directly to Nintendo eShop.
- Users can still access the same content manually from the HOME Menu.
- The “Search for Users You’ve Played With” option under Add Friend now includes players from GameChat rooms.
- Virtual game cards can now download data even if “Use Online License” is disabled.
GameChat updates:
- Games no longer enter sleep mode during chat sessions.
- A new option to disable “Chat Audio Panning” has been added.
- GameChat now continues when switching between TV, Handheld, or Table modes—even when the network changes from wired to wireless.
Accessibility updates:
- Text-to-Speech now reads predictive conversion characters aloud on the Japanese keyboard.
- The speed cap for Text-to-Speech has been raised from 300% to 400%.
Audio settings:
- Users can now adjust the audio mode for wirelessly connected Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controllers.
- “Stable” and “Low Latency” modes are available, with the latter reducing delay at the cost of possible interference.
Display settings:
- “HDR Output” has been renamed to “System Screen’s HDR Output.”
- The Adjust Screen Size tool has been improved for easier calibration.
Notifications:
- “Platinum Point Notification” is now called “Nintendo Switch Online Notification.”
System settings:
- “Stop Charging Around 90%” has been replaced with “Stop Charging Around 80–90%.”
- Thai and Polish have been added as system language options where supported.
- General stability improvements enhance the overall experience.
Switch Update Version 21.0.0 (Base System)
- Symbols now appear above software icons to show physical or digital status.
- Virtual game cards can download data even if “Use Online License” is off.
- Save Data Cloud Backup information has been updated.
- “Platinum Point Notification Settings” renamed to “Nintendo Switch Online Notification Settings.”
- System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2 now includes options to disable redownloading software or transferring album data.
- Volume adjustment from Quick Settings is now possible in VR mode.
- General stability improvements applied across the system.
