Nintendo has just launched a new system update Ver. 22.1.0 for Switch 2 and Switch. If you are expecting to see some “new features unlocked” or “hidden major changes”, then you may be disappointed! Because the complete patch notes provided by the official are almost classic and only say “general system stability improvements to improve user experience.”
This usually means that Nintendo is wrapping up the previous major update. Last month’s Ver. 22.0.0 is the real “big package”: in addition to various improvements and adjustments, Switch 2 even unexpectedly released “Handheld Mode Boost”, which allows you to run Switch games in a manner close to TV Mode in the handheld mode of Switch 2 (handheld mode can also enjoy higher performance). Therefore, the one-sentence update of 22.1.0 is probably to fix the bugs that appeared after the launch of 22.0.0 and fill the pits.
If you don’t want to be stuck with online services, just upgrade the firmware.
Although the patch notes only have one sentence, the most realistic use of this type of update is “if you don’t update, it may affect your online play.” Nintendo also reminds that if you want to continue to access the latest content and play online, it is best to keep the system on the latest version.
The timing of this update is also very good. This week will launch the free “Pokémon Champions”, and next week will launch the popular life simulation game “Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream” in Europe, America and Japan. In addition, Nintendo also mentioned that Nintendo Music has added more “Splatoon 3” tracks this week.