The latest Nintendo Switch 2 firmware update has arrived, but do not expect much in the way of significant changes. Version 20.5.0 launched on September 29 and is focused on stability.
The one-line patch notes state: “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.”
Social media user OatmealDome[1], who is known to pore over the files and discover additional details not mentioned in the patch notes, said there is “no info” on what might be hidden in this new update, if anything. However, OatmealDome said the patch “might have some backwards compatibility fixes.”
The September 29 update for Switch 2 was the second firmware update for the console this month[2], following version 20.4.0 on September 1. There were no firmware updates in August. The September 29 firmware update for the Switch 2 is the console’s sixth overall since the system launched in early June.
The Switch 2 has sold more than 6 million units[3], but that number is going to be updated again soon when Nintendo reports earnings next on November 4.
Ver. 20.5.0 (Released September 29, 2025)[4]
- General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.
References
- ^ OatmealDome (x.com)
- ^ was the second firmware update for the console this month (en-americas-support.nintendo.com)
- ^ more than 6 million units (www.gamespot.com)
- ^ Ver. 20.5.0 (Released September 29, 2025) (www.gamespot.com)