Nintendo has just released a new system update for Switch 2 and Switch, with both systems moving to version 23.5.0.
The main addition here is the inclusion of a new Gifts feature, which will go live on November 17, 2026. With it, you can gift Nintendo eShop products to a member of a Nintendo Account’s family group. The feature will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
There are a few other things here as well, including some accessibility aspects. Of course, general tweaks and fixes are also included.
The full recap can be found below. Note that accessibility items only apply to Nintendo Switch 2 consoles.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Update Version 23.5.0 Patch Notes
- Added the ability to configure accessibility settings during first setup.
- Added support for an upcoming feature to gift Nintendo eShop products to a member of a Nintendo Account’s family group.
- This gifts feature will be available after a Nintendo eShop update, scheduled for November 17, 2026.
- The following updates have been made to Accessibility in System Settings:
- Added Portuguese (Portugal) to the “Text to Speech” languages.
- Added Portuguese (Portugal) to the GameChat “Convert Text to Speech” languages.
- General adjustments and fixes have been made to improve the user experience.
The last major update for the Nintendo Switch 2 was version 23.0.0 in September. It came with docked mode VRR support for the Nintendo Switch 2, Mii Maker music, and more.
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