Nintendo released version 22.1.0 of the Switch 2 and the original Switch operating systems for users to download and install on their consoles. Although no major features were confirmed to be included in this Switch 2 system update, it is still recommended that users download and install version 22.1.0 as soon as possible.
Periodically, Nintendo releases system updates to the Switch and Switch 2 consoles that improve system stability and performance. However, some updates have also introduced new features that completely change how some games perform on a Nintendo system. In late March 2026, Nintendo's version 22.0.0 system update brought Handheld Boost Mode to Switch 2 consoles, allowing Switch games to be played in 1080p in Handheld mode on a Switch 2. Though using Handheld Boost Mode comes at the cost of battery life, some Switch games have significantly benefited from Handheld Boost Mode.
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Just weeks after Nintendo released firmware version 22.0.0 on Switch and Switch 2, a new system update is already available for users to download and install. Once connected to the Internet, the...
