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Nintendo Switch system update version 22.0.0

Nintendo released version 22.0.0 of the Nintendo Switch system software on 17/03/2026. Nintendo does not publish CVE details for system updates.

Historical release — a newer release is available

This article is retained as a historical record. Follow the newer release for the device and software branch it covers; this does not establish whether an older branch is still supported.

Manufacturer release date: 17/03/2026

Article last updated: 05/10/2026

Sources last checked: 05/10/2026

The source check for this release hasn't completed in over 24 hours — some information may be out of date. The manufacturer's official page below is always the most current source.

What has changed

Nintendo's change history lists: screen text and animations when you load a virtual game card on the HOME Menu. Added the ability to save notes about users on your friend list. Note content will not be visible to friends. Also added the ability to view and edit these notes from the Nintendo Switch App. The app must be updated to version 3.3.0 or higher to use this feature. Added the ability to receive a notification in the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls smart device application when the Parental Controls PIN is input successfully on the console. You can also choose to receive this as a push notification on your smart device. The app must be updated to version 2.4.0 or higher to use this feature.

Who should check

Covers: Nintendo Switch.

Applies to: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch (OLED model).

We don't know which software your device is running. The steps below show you how to check — then compare what you see with the affected versions listed here.

What to do

On the console, go to System Settings > System > System Software and follow the on-screen steps.

If an update isn't appearing, check the console's internet connection and try again later.

How to check, and how to update

Nintendo Switch

Check the version: On the console, open System Settings > System > System Update. It also prompts you if an update is available.

Install the update: Choose System Update and follow the on-screen instructions while connected to the internet.

Menus can differ slightly between models and software versions — if something looks different, follow the manufacturer's official page below.

Nintendo: Switch system update history

Official sources

Record history

  • 05/10/2026 — updated: Superseded by nintendo-switch-23-0-0 — the current applicable release for these devices.
  • 05/10/2026 — published: Initial automated publication from official sources.

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