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Nintendo Switch 2 20.2.0 Update: Patch Notes Out

By MichaelDec 14,2025

Nintendo Releases Simultaneous Firmware Update for Switch and Switch 2 Consoles

Nintendo has rolled out a synchronized system update for both Switch and Switch 2 consoles, upgrading both platforms to Version 20.2.0.

This firmware release addresses multiple bugs across the systems, with notable dataminer OatmealDome confirming it resolves crashing issues in the Switch version of Portal 2 when played via backward compatibility.

Key Improvements Across Both Platforms

Beyond the Portal 2 fix, Nintendo's official patch notes highlight corrections for Parental Control settings and network connection instability issues.

For the first time, Nintendo is maintaining version parity between Switch and Switch 2 firmware updates, though subtle differences remain in each system's specific fixes.

Switch Ver. 20.2.0 (Released July 14, 2025)

  • Resolved Parental Control transfer issues between Switch and Switch 2 during system migration
  • Implemented general stability enhancements for improved performance

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

  • Fixed Parental Control transfer inconsistencies from Switch to Switch 2
  • Addressed network detection failures in Internet Settings
  • Applied system-wide stability optimizations

This update follows recent reports about Nintendo refining its eShop content policies in Asian markets, aiming to curb the influx of low-quality titles that have drawn criticism for cluttering the digital storefront.

The company also recently discontinued its Switch Game Vouchers program, which previously offered discounted Switch game purchases to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.

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