Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
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Key Points:
- Nintendo has released a December firmware update (version 21.1.0) for both the Switch 2 and the original Switch, focusing on general system stability improvements.
- This update, rolled out on December 8, 2025, may be the final system update of the year for both consoles.
- The Switch 2, available for six months, has received nine firmware updates so far, mostly aimed at enhancing stability and improving game compatibility.
- Users can manually update their systems by navigating to System Settings > System Update from the HOME Menu.
- Nintendo has not yet disclosed any specific behind-the-scenes changes or compatibility updates in this latest patch.
