- A new update of the Nintendo Switch system has been launched
- The update adds a lot of new features, including Nintendo Switch 2 support before the console launch
- Virtual and Gameshare game cards have been added, along with a Switch 2 system transfer function
Nintendo has launched a huge update of the Nintendo Switch system that adds a ton of new functions before the release of Switch 2 next month.
Version 20.0.0 can now be downloaded and remarkably presents virtual game cards in the start menu, a new system that allows players to easily manage their digital games, which was revealed along with Switch 2.
Users will now find that their digital software, DLC and another free software will be shown as virtual game cards and can be loaded and expel virtually between two switches systems, such as physical game cards.
Support for Gameshare has also been added, which will allow Switch 2 users to share compatible games with other nearby systems such as switch.
In addition to these great features, the update also presents a transfer function of the Switch 2 system in the configuration menu. Users can make a transfer of their switch 2 switch, offering a simpler way to share data. You can check the complete patch notes below.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is launched on June 5, 2025, for $ 449.99 / £ 395.99 or $ 499.99 / £ 429.99 for the Mario de Mario Kart bunch. The early orders of the United Kingdom and the early orders of the United States are now live.
Nintendo Switch 2 – See. 20.0.0 Patch notes
- The following icons for new functions to the Start menu:
- Virtual Game Card
- Bought Nintendo Switch Digital Software, DLC and some free software are now virtual game cards and are shown in a list in this menu.
- You can practically load and expel virtual game cards between up to two Nintendo Switch systems.
- Virtual game cards can be lent to others in the same family group of Nintendo accounts. For more information, see the virtual game card guide.
- Virtual Game Card
- Gameshare
- Compatible software can be shared from a Nintendo Switch 2 system to other nearby systems to play together.
- You can only play together through the local wireless connection, and the Nintendo Switch 2 system must start Gameshare.
- This feature cannot be used between two Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch: OLED model and/or Nintendo Switch Lite systems.
- Compatible software can be shared from a Nintendo Switch 2 system to other nearby systems to play together.
- User Verification Settings has been added under User> User settings.
- Can restrict access to Virtual Game Card Menu requiring the entrance of a pin or logging into your Nintendo account.
- Online license settings It has been added.
- When it turns on, you can play downloaded software or DLC that has bought while the system is connected to the Internet, even if it does not have loaded virtual card.
- For more information, see the details about the option in the System configuration screen.
- He Nintendo Eshop and Nintendo Switch News The colors of the icon have changed in the start menu.
- Multiple saved data can be selected and transferred at the same time in the “Transfer your Save” data menu.
- System transfer to Nintendo Switch 2 has been added under System configuration> System.
- You can make a system transfer from your Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2 using local communication.
- For users who will lose access to their Nintendo Switch before receiving their Nintendo Switch 2, there is an option to load system transfer data to a dedicated server that can then be recovered in its Nintendo Switch 2. After loading its system transfer on the dedicated server, the Nintendo Switch system will initialize the factory settings In Nintendo Switch 2.
- If you want to continue using your Nintendo Switch until you have a Switch 2 Nintendo, we recommend you complete the system transfer using local communication after having acquired a Nintendo Switch 2 system.
- An Internet connection and Nintendo account are required to complete the local and local system transfer service.
- For more information, see the transfer of the Nintendo Switch system to Nintendo Switch 2.
- You can make a system transfer from your Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2 using local communication.
- The appearance of some user icons has been updated.
