Overview
- Nintendo rolled out system version 22.5.0 for both the Switch and Switch 2 on June 15–16, 2026, and the update is available now via automatic or manual system update.
- Switch 2 gains Dutch and Russian support for Text-to-Speech and for changing Speech⇔Text during GameChat to widen accessibility and regional language coverage.
- The original Switch receives a redesigned Nintendo eShop that now respects the system 'Basic Dark' theme and appears to run as a native app for faster browsing.
- The Switch eShop also adds a User-Verification PIN for accessing the store and using saved payment methods, plus ZL/ZR controls to rewind or advance 10 seconds in full-screen videos.
- Both consoles include general system stability improvements, continuing an iterative update cadence that follows the larger 22.0.0 March release and emphasizes usability rather than new major features.