- New update to the Nintendo Switch system has been published
- The update adds a lot of new features, including the Nintendo Switch 2 support before the console launch
- Virtual game cards and games have been added, as well as a Switch 2 system transfer function
Nintendo has published a huge update of the Nintendo Switch system which adds a ton of new features before the Switch 2 launch next month.
The 20.0.0 version can be downloaded now and in particular introduces virtual game cards in the Home menu, a new system that allows players to easily manage their digital games, which have been revealed alongside Switch 2.
Users will now note that their digital software, DLC and other free software will be displayed in virtual game cards and can be practically loaded and ejected between two switching systems, such as physical game cards.
Gameshare’s management has also been added, which will allow SWITCH 2 users to share games compatible with other nearby systems such as switch.
In addition to these major features, the update also introduces a Switch 2 system transfer function in the Settings menu. Users can transfer their switch to Switch 2, offering a easier way to share data. You can consult the complete layoff notes below.
The Nintendo Switch 2 was launched on June 5, 2025, for $ 449.99 / £ 395.99 or $ 499.99 / £ 429.99 for the Mario Kart World pack. British pre -orders and American pre -orders are now live.
Nintendo Switch 2 – Ver. 20.0.0 Notes
- The following icons for new features were added to Home menu::
- Virtual game card
- Bought Nintendo Switch Digital Software, DLC and certain free software, are now virtual and displayed game cards in a list in this menu.
- You can practically load and eject virtual game cards between two Nintendo Switch systems.
- Virtual gaming cards can be loaned to others in the same Nintendo account family group. For more information, see the virtual game card guide.
- Virtual game card
- Gamshare
- Compatible software can be shared from a Nintendo Switch 2 system to other nearby systems to play together.
- You can only play together via the local wirelessness, and the Nintendo Switch 2 system must initiate Gameshare.
- This feature cannot be used between two Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED and / or Nintendo Switch Lite Systems systems.
- Compatible software can be shared from a Nintendo Switch 2 system to other nearby systems to play together.
- User verification settings was added under User> User settings.
- You can restrict access to Virtual game card Menu by requiring the entry of a PIN code or by signing your Nintendo account.
- Online license settings was added.
- Once on, you can play the downloaded software or the DLC that you bought while the system is connected to the Internet, even if you do not have the loaded virtual game card.
- For more information, please refer to the details of the option on the System settings screen.
- THE Nintendo Eshop And Nintendo Switch News The colors of icons in the home menu have been modified.
- Several backup data can be selected and transferred immediately to the “transfer your backup data” menu.
- System transfer to Nintendo Switch 2 was added under System settings> System.
- You can make a system transfer from your Nintendo switch to Nintendo Switch 2 using local communication.
- For users who will lose access to their Nintendo switch before receiving their switch 2 Nintendo, there is an option to download the system transfer data from a dedicated server which can then be recovered from their Nintendo Switch 2 switch. After downloading your system transfer data to the dedicated server, the Nintendo Switch system will be initialized on the factory settings.
- If you wish to continue using your Nintendo switch until you have a switch 2 Nintendo, we recommend that you complete the system transfer using local communication after acquiring a Nintendo Switch 2 system.
- An internet connection and a Nintendo account are necessary to complete the local system transfer service based on the server.
- For more information, see the transfer of the Nintendo Switch system to Nintendo Switch 2.
- You can make a system transfer from your Nintendo switch to Nintendo Switch 2 using local communication.
- The appearance of certain user icons has been updated.
