Nintendo has launched a brand new replace for the Swap 2 and Swap this week, bumping the system firmware as much as Model 22.0.0.
On the Swap 2, this replace comes loaded with new GameChat options, language and accessibility updates, and extra. Most notably, it provides the brand new “Handheld Mode Increase”, which permits suitable Swap software program to run “as if in TV Mode”.
Here is the total rundown, courtesy of Nintendo’s official assist web page:
Nintendo Swap 2 System Replace – Ver. 22.0.0 (Launched March 16, 2026)
- Modified the on-screen textual content and animations if you load a digital recreation card within the HOME Menu.
- Added the flexibility to avoid wasting notes about buddies in your Buddy Checklist. The observe content material isn’t exhibited to buddies.
- Added the flexibility to see and edit these notes from the Nintendo Swap App. The app should be on model 3.3.0 or increased to make use of this function.
- The next options have been added to assist GameChat:
- Added the flexibility to ask buddies to GameChat rooms you’re collaborating in. Some buddies could not have the ability to be invited, comparable to supervised accounts.
- Buddies that have not completed GameChat preliminary setup can now be invited to GameChat. Some buddies could not have the ability to be invited, comparable to supervised accounts or those that haven’t used a Nintendo Swap 2.
- It might take some time for this variation to be mirrored after updating your console to system model 22.0.0.
- Enhancements have been made to the standard of the sport display shared in a GameChat when expanded.
- Added the flexibility to rewind 10 seconds/advance 10 seconds with the ZL and ZR Buttons when watching a full display video in Information or Nintendo eShop.
- Added the choice so as to add the next information to “Automated Uploads” from Album.
- Clip Video, Video saved as a screenshot, and screenshot with added textual content.
- Added Portuguese (Portugal) and Russian to “GameChat Voice ⇔ Speech to Textual content” languages in Accessibility.
- Textual content-to-Speech, underneath Accessibility, can now learn the textual content in Album and through first-time setup.
- Please see Nintendo Swap 2 First-Time Setup and Connection for directions on easy methods to flip text-to-speech on within the first-time setup.
- Added the flexibility to see the breakdown of storage capability by information kind for the system reminiscence and microSD Specific card.
- Added the flexibility to carry out an audio take a look at when “Linear PCM 5.1 Encompass” is chosen for TV Sound in Audio.
- Modified the “Hong Kong/Taiwan/South Korea” area to “Hong Kong/Taiwan/South Korea/South East Asia” in System.
- Added “Handheld Mode Increase” to Nintendo Swap Software program Dealing with in System.
- Handheld Mode Increase will trigger suitable Swap software program to run as if in TV Mode, so sure performance could also be affected. Please see the on-device description for extra particulars.
- The next options have been added to Airplane Mode:
- When Airplane Mode is activated, the beforehand set preferences for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or NFC whereas in Airplane Mode can be saved and utilized.
- Added the flexibility to individually allow or disable Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or NFC throughout Airplane Mode from the Fast Settings.
- Added the flexibility to see a notification within the Nintendo Swap Parental Controls good gadget software when the Parental Controls PIN is enter efficiently on the console. This can be set as much as be a push notification to your good gadget.
- The app should be on model 2.4.0 or increased to make use of this performance.
- Common system stability enhancements to boost the consumer’s expertise.
The updates for Swap Model 22.0.0 embody some changes in addition to basic system stability enhancements. Here is what’s included:
Nintendo Swap System Replace Ver. 22.0.0 (Launched March 16, 2026)
- Modified the on-screen textual content and animations if you load a digital recreation card within the HOME Menu.
- Added the flexibility to avoid wasting notes about buddies in your Buddy Checklist. The observe content material isn’t exhibited to buddies.
- Added the flexibility to see and edit these notes from the Nintendo Swap App. The app should be on model 3.3.0 or increased to make use of this function.
- Added the flexibility to see a notification within the Nintendo Swap Parental Controls good gadget software when the Parental Controls PIN is enter efficiently on the console. This can be set as much as be a push notification to your good gadget.
- The app should be on model 2.4.0 or increased to make use of this performance.
- Common system stability enhancements to boost the consumer’s expertise.
