Nintendo Switch firmware
new versionThe Nintendo Switch is tracked under consoles, drones & e-bikes. Its latest firmware, 23.0.0, shipped on Sep 13, 2026.
- Latest firmware
- 23.0.0
- Released
- Category
- Consoles, drones & e-bikes
- Last checked
How to update the Nintendo Switch
- System Settings, then System, then System Update.
- The console also updates automatically when it connects to the internet in sleep mode.
- Joy-Con firmware updates arrive through System Settings, then Controllers.
Always download firmware from the manufacturer or project itself. Firmwarely links out; it never hosts firmware.
What changed
Nintendo Switch system update. Nintendo usually lists these as stability improvements.
Version history
| 23.0.0 |
FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the Nintendo Switch?
Version 23.0.0, released Sep 13, 2026. This page is refreshed every night from the manufacturer's release page.
How do I update the Nintendo Switch?
See the step-by-step above. Consoles update through their system settings or on next connection. Drones and e-bikes update through the manufacturer's app while the device is connected.
How does Firmwarely know when there's a new version?
Every night we read the manufacturer's official release page for the Nintendo Switch and record the version, date and changelog. If anything changed, subscribers watching this device get an email.
Is this an official Nintendo page?
No. Firmwarely is independent. Device and brand names belong to their manufacturers; always download firmware from the official source.
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