Overview
- Version 21.2.0 went live on January 12 and is the first firmware release of 2026 for both consoles.
- Nintendo’s official notes list only “general system stability improvements” with no user-facing changes.
- The update is identical on the original Switch and Switch 2, maintaining software parity across hardware.
- Users who are not prompted can install it manually via System Settings > System Update from the HOME Menu.
- Recent maintenance focused on fixing transfer error codes and wireless reconnection problems, and this download is expected to be small.