Nintendo has released a new firmware update for the original Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Nintendo Switch 2. Firmware version 20.2.0 became available on July 14, 2025, and delivers important fixes related to system transfer functionality and overall system stability.
For the Nintendo Switch 2, the update resolves a particular issue where parental control settings were not correctly transferred from the original Switch during system migration. Additionally, it fixes a problem where users could not move past the “Searching for networks” screen within the Internet Settings. As part of Nintendo’s routine maintenance, the update also includes general stability improvements to enhance the user experience.
The original Nintendo Switch also received the same version update, although with a slightly smaller set of changes. The key fix ensures that parental control settings now transfer correctly when moving data to a Nintendo Switch 2 system. Like its successor, the update also brings the usual system stability enhancements.
Well-known Nintendo dataminer OatmealDome offered further insights on the update’s impact. According to a post on X, OatmealDome confirmed that version 20.2.0 also addresses certain backward compatibility issues on the Switch 2. “I can personally confirm that Portal 2 no longer crashes after updating,” the post read. Players experiencing trouble with legacy titles are encouraged to apply the update and test their games again.
This latest release follows a series of recent updates focused on smoothing the transition between the two consoles. Firmware version 20.1.0, released in May 2025, introduced several refinements, including parental control visual tweaks and a new startup sound for the Nintendo Switch Online app. That update also played a crucial role in facilitating system transfers from the original Switch to the Switch 2, a necessary step for users looking to migrate their data without interruption.
Earlier still, the major version 20.0.0 update in April 2025 introduced new features like the Virtual Game Card and GameShare functionalities. The Virtual Game Card allowed users to virtually load and swap digital games between two systems, while GameShare enabled local cooperative play for supported titles on the Switch 2. Other additions included expanded user verification, enhanced online license settings, and redesigned data transfer options.
