Good news if you have managed to snag a Nintendo Switch 2 early from a relaxed retailer as the Day One update is now available to download, so you can play the machine to your heart’s content. It’s not clear what the Day One update brings to the table but once patch notes are available I will update this post.
Update: Patch notes:
Ver. 20.1.1 (Released 5 June 2025)
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
For more information on each feature, please visit the Nintendo website (https://www.nintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/).
Note:
- Linking to a Nintendo Account is required for network features, with some exceptions.
- Updating to version 20.1.1 is required to use Nintendo Switch 2 game-key cards.
- Updating to version 20.1.1 is required to use a microSD Express card.
When completing the initial console set up, you will be prompted to download and install system version 20.1.1. If the update is not completed during initial setup, you will be prompted to perform the update when trying to use features on the HOME Menu that require the update. If prompted, perform the system update by following the on-screen instructions.
Nice
Here’s to another 100 million unit sold. At the very least.
Great!
Hopefully the mandatory firmware to function is built into all later produced systems and the Switch 2 doesn’t end up as an Xbox One situation.