New Switch 2 System Update Is Live, You Probably Already Know What It Does

While you might be looking to reestablish your gym routine now that the festive season is over, at least you can count on your Switch 2 console having an extra layer of stability thanks to a new firmware update. Nintendo has rolled out a new system update for the Switch 2 that brings it up to version 21.2.0, and as you've probably guessed, it doesn't do much.

"General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience," the very succinct update notes read.

Since its launch, the Switch 2 has mostly focused on small updates like this to keep the console running smoothly for users. That's not to say there haven't been any substantial updates so far, as the November firmware upgrade added better visual clarity on the home menu to indicate whether a game is owned physically or digitally. The update also added GameChat improvements, helping to fine-tune the Switch 2.

The Switch 2 got off to a strong start last year after its June launch, smashing through several sales records along the way. Sales in the US were reportedly down by around 35% from November to December when compared to Switch 1 sales during the same period in its launch year of 2017, and overall, November 2025 was the worst month for hardware sales in the US since 1995.

Nintendo still predicts to sell 19 million Switch 2 units by the end of March, and its early 2026 offerings include a substantial upgrade for Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Mario Tennis Fever.

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