Overview
- Version 21.2.0 went live on January 12, 2026, marking the first system update of the year for both consoles.
- The same patch note applies across the original Switch and the newer Switch 2.
- Nintendo’s support page describes the release as providing general system stability improvements.
- Users who are not auto-prompted can install it manually via System Settings and selecting System Update from the HOME Menu.
- Separate from the firmware, Nintendo updated Nintendo Music with the Mario & Luigi: Brothership album and recently added Fire Emblem to the GameCube classics library.