Nintendo released system update 20.5.0 for the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 29, primarily billed as a stability update. The same update is available for the original Nintendo Switch. According to Nintendo, the contents of 20.5.0 are brief. The official support page says the update brings:
- General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.
The Nintendo support article is the primary source for that note. The change history for the original Switch is also recorded on Nintendo’s site for the region, and it lists the same brief entry for this release here.
Independent documentation at Switchbrew reveals minor adjustments to sysmodules, specifically references to the account module and a section labeled “glue.” That raises the usual questions about exploit mitigations or behind-the-scenes compatibility work, but there is nothing public and specific beyond those entries.
For most players, this will be a quiet update that installs quickly and makes minimal changes to day-to-day use. If anything, it makes the consoles just a little less likely to hiccup during normal operation.
This minor stability update affects both the Switch 2 and the original Switch, and it will be most noticeable to users who experience system crashes or unusual behavior. Share thoughts in the comments and follow us on X and Bluesky.
