Switch/Switch 2 Update Version 22.5.0 Now Live, Improves General System Stability And More

Switch/Switch 2 Update Version 22.5.0 Now Live, Improves General System Stability And More

Nintendo has launched another firmware update for their Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 systems.

If your console is connected to the internet, firmware update version 22.5.0. should now available to download from the systems setting menu. The update includes the usual general system stability improvements and some other adjustments to language options and the eshop.

Check out the patchnotes below:

Switch 2

Ver. 22.5.0 (Released June 15, 2026)

  • Added Dutch and Russian to “Text to Speech” languages in Accessibility.
  • Added Dutch and Russian as languages for “Change Speech ⇔ Text During GameChat” in Accessibility.
  • General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.

Switch 1

Ver. 22.5.0 (Released June 15, 2026)

  • The Nintendo eShop layout has been redesigned.
    • The Nintendo eShop color will now reflect the theme color if your theme in System Settings is set to “Basic Dark.”
  • User-Verification PIN can now be used to confirm when “Accessing Nintendo eShop” and “Using Saved Payment Methods.”
  • Added the ability to rewind 10 seconds/advance 10 seconds with the ZL and ZR Buttons when watching a full screen video in News or Nintendo eShop.
  • General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.

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