Nintendo Switch Update 21.0.0 Adds New Quality-of-Life Features
Nintendo has released the latest Switch system update, and this one slots in more than your standard stability patch. For the console’s version 21.0.0 firmware update, players can expect new quality-of-life features.
While the Switch might be at the tail end of its life cycle, Nintendo is still keen on making sure the millions of gamers who own it have a better overall experience.
Read on for the changes made in the official patch notes.
Nintendo Switch Update 21.0.0 New Features Introduced
Here’s the complete changelog per Nintendo:
- Added symbols above software icons displayed on the HOME Menu to indicate whether the software is a physical or a digital version.
- Added the ability to download data for a virtual game card even if the “Use Online License” setting is turned off.
- This option is available in the Options of a virtual game card when accessed via Virtual Game Cards from the HOME Menu.
- The information regarding Save Data Cloud Backup that appears when launching certain software has been updated.
- The option “Platinum Point Notification Settings” was renamed to “Nintendo Switch Online Notification Settings” in the Notifications menu in System Settings.
- Added the ability to disable the following options when performing a system transfer from a Nintendo Switch system to a Nintendo Switch 2 system using System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2 in System Settings.
- Redownload Software on Nintendo Switch 2
- Transfer Album Data
- Added the ability to adjust the volume from the Quick Settings menu while in VR mode.
- General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.
While we’re not expecting Nintendo to release new features for the original Switch regularly, this is nice to see. Once another update is out, expect it here on MP1st. Usually, Nintendo releases a system update for both consoles near each one, so don’t be surprised if the Switch 2 also sees a system update.
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