A new September 2025 firmware update for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch is now live. While not the largest patch, the Nintendo Switch 2 update aims to improve overall stability, as the developers aim to continue improving the overall player experience on both of its hybrid consoles.
Following its highly anticipated release in June, sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 have continued to soar, with over 2 million units shipped in the US alone to date. The hardware wasn't without controversy ahead of its launch, with some members of the community frustrated by its high price and use of Game-Key Cards, with the latter prompting concerns surrounding game preservation. Additionally, the Switch 2 launched with very few first-party titles, though this doesn't seem to have impacted its popularity. Now, the developers have rolled out another firmware update for the Switch 2, with the original console also seeing a few improvements.
The Version 20.4.0 update for the Switch 2 aims to improve "general system stability to enhance the user experience." This also carries over to the original Switch, with dataminer OatmealDome revealing that the new patch updated the controller-handling code and the web browser. Any...
