Nintendo has issued a fresh system software update for the Switch and Switch 2, bringing both consoles’ firmware up to Version 20.2.0.

The latest firmware includes a number of bug fixes for both platforms, and according to trusted Nintendo dataminer OatmealDome also includes a fix for the backwards compatible Nintendo Switch version of Portal 2 — which now no longer crashes after updating.

Otherwise, patch notes provided by Nintendo mention issues with Parental Control settings and a crash when trying to find a fresh network connection.

Nintendo now updates Switch and Switch 2 firmware simulataneously, with the same version number now applicable to both. But the contents of each patch do vary slightly — details on both lie below in full.

Switch Ver. 20.2.0 (Released July 14, 2025)

• Fixed an issue where Parental Control settings were not transferred from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2 in certain circumstances during a system transfer.
• General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.

Switch 2 Ver. 20.2.0 (Released July 14, 2025)

• Fixed an issue where Parental Control settings were not transferred to Nintendo Switch 2 from Nintendo Switch in certain circumstances during a system transfer.
• Fixed an issue where you could not proceed past “Searching for networks” in Internet Settings within System Settings.
• General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.

Yesterday, IGN reported on Nintendo’s behind the scenes changes to guidelines for developers publishing games on its Nintendo Switch 2 eShop — for now, just within Asia — seemingly in an effort to slow the oft-criticized flood of low-effort “slop” content that’s been crowding out other games and frustrating users.

Last week, Nintendo confirmed it was ditching its Switch Game Vouchers scheme, which currently allows Nintendo Switch Online subscribers to buy Switch 1 games at a discount.

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