Switch Update Version 18.1.0 Now Live, Removes Support For X/Twitter And More

Nintendo has launched another firmware update for their Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and OLED systems.

If your console is connected to the internet, firmware update version 18.1.0. should now available to download from the systems setting menu. This update removes support for posting to X/Twitter from the console, as well as makes the usual general system stability improvements.

Check out the patchnotes below:

Ver. 18.1.0 (Released June 10, 2024)

• The following updates were made for the discontinuation of X (formerly Twitter) integration:
  • The option to “Post to Twitter” when sharing from the Album in the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu was removed.
  • The ability to post Super Smash Bros. Ultimate screenshots from the Album in the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu to Smash World in the Nintendo Switch Online smart device app was removed.
  • The option to link X (formerly Twitter) from “Settings” > “User Settings” > “Posting to Social Media” was removed.
• The option to link social media accounts from “My Page” > “Friend Suggestions” was removed.
• General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.

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