- The latest Switch 2 firmware update is now available
- Brings useful changes such as disabling autoplay on eShop videos and more
- However, it appears to have removed support for third-party Switch 2 docks.
The Nintendo Switch 2 just received another firmware update and while it offers a number of decent features, it hasn’t been well received by third-party dock owners.
Update 21.0.0 arrived a few days ago, on November 10. It brought a number of solid quality of life changes, such as the ability to prevent Nintendo eShop listings from automatically playing videos (honestly one of the most unpleasant aspects of the Switch 2 eShop so far), and GameChat no longer putting your game on hold while you’re still chatting.
However, the official patch notes do not mention any particularly worrying changes. As reported by Kotaku, some Switch 2 players say their third-party docks (the device that the Switch 2 handheld is inserted into for TV gaming) no longer work after the latest update.
“I can confirm that my second (third-party) base in our living room also stopped working right after today’s update. A full power cycle did not fix the problem for me,” one user reported on Reddit.
“Started a game, update alert, update, cable is faulty,” said another.
There are several reasons why Switch 2 players may want to purchase a third-party dock for their console. On the one hand, if they like having the option to play in more than one room, a secondary dock can save time by simply allowing them to carry the handheld from room to room without additional setup.
As Nintendo has not mentioned the issue in its official patch notes, it is difficult to confirm at this time whether the change was intentional or not.
TechRadar Gaming has reached out to Nintendo for comment on the matter.
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