Nintendo Switch 2 day one 20.1.1 update out now, patch notes [update: controller update]
June 4: Nintendo Switch 2 is starting to roll out in different parts of the world, and the day one update – with version 20.1.1 – is now live. The Nintendo eShop is also available.
Nintendo previously indicated that the update would be very significant, and that is indeed the case. Various features will be added to your system once installed.
Note that the update is required in order to use game-key cards. It’s also needed before you can use a microSD Express Card.
Here’s the official overview of the update:
Nintendo Switch 2 version 20.1.1 update patch notes
The following features have been added:
- Use of compatible Nintendo Switch software
- Nintendo Switch Online
- GameChat
- GameShare
- System transfer from Nintendo Switch
- Virtual game cards
- Nintendo eShop
- News
- Upload of screenshots and videos to the server
- Nintendo Switch App on a smart device is needed to view and download screenshots and videos uploaded to the server
- Link with the smart device apps Nintendo Switch Parental Controls and Nintendo Switch App
During the initial Nintendo Switch 2 setup, users will be prompted to update their system.
In case you missed it, the original Nintendo Switch also received an update this week. You can find more information about that here.
June 6: Alongside the firmware update, there’s also one for controllers – at least the Joy-Con 2 (thanks Cameron). We saw this a number of times with the previous Nintendo Switch as well. You can perform the controller update by visiting the system settings.
