Nintendo has rolled out a new system software update for both Switch and Switch 2 consoles, upgrading their firmware to Version 20.2.0.
The latest update addresses various bugs across both platforms. Notable among the fixes, according to trusted Nintendo dataminer OatmealDome, is a resolution for the backwards-compatible Nintendo Switch version of Portal 2 – eliminating previous crash issues post-update.
Official patch notes from Nintendo highlight corrections for Parental Control settings and resolve a network connection search crash.
Nintendo now synchronizes firmware updates between Switch and Switch 2 consoles, maintaining identical version numbers while providing slightly different fixes for each platform – full details available below.
Switch Ver. 20.2.0 (Released July 14, 2025)
Resolved Parental Control settings transfer issues between Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 during system migration.General system stability enhancements for improved user experience.
Switch 2 Ver. 20.2.0 (Released July 14, 2025)
Fixed Parental Control settings transfer problems during system migration.Resolved network search freeze in Internet Settings under System Settings.General stability improvements for optimal performance.
Earlier reports from IGN revealed Nintendo's adjustments to developer publishing guidelines for the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop – currently affecting Asian regions – aiming to curb the influx of low-quality content that has been overwhelming the platform and disappointing users.
This follows last week's announcement from Nintendo confirming the discontinuation of its Switch Game Vouchers program, which previously offered discounted Switch 1 titles to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.