Nintendo Switch system update version 22.1.0
Nintendo released version 22.1.0 of the Nintendo Switch system software on 07/04/2026. 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: 07/04/2026
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The source check for this release hasn't completed in over 24 hours — some information may be out of date.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
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 historyOfficial sources
- Nintendo Support(www.nintendo.com)
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- 05/10/2026 — updated: Superseded by nintendo-switch-23-0-0 — the current applicable release for these devices.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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