Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.4.0 Rolled Out and It’s Nothing to Get Excited About
Nintendo has released the Switch system update 20.4.0, a minor firmware update that’s mandatory for continued online use of the console. This should be a minor download for console owners, and don’t expect any new features, as this is primarily for security and other backend improvements.
Read on for what Nintendo had to share regarding the patch released on September 1 (Sept 2. for those outside the US).
Nintendo Switch 2 New System Update Doesn’t Bring Anything Tangible
Performing the system update
In most situations, the console will automatically download the most recent system update while it is connected online. You can verify your current menu version and manually start the update from the System Settings menu if necessary.
Ver. 20.4.0 (Released 1 September, 2025)
- General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.
That’s about it for this Nintendo Switch 2 system patch. In other Switch 2 news, Nintendo aims to have it last as long as the first Switch, which is commendable if so.
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