Nintendo Rolls Out Firmware Update 22.5.0 for Switch and Switch 2
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Nintendo has released system update 22.5.0 for the Switch and Switch 2, bringing text-to-speech updates to the newer console and a redesigned dark mode eShop with PIN protection to the original hardware.
Nintendo has released a fresh system software update for both generations of its hardware, bringing the firmware up to version 22.5.0.
While the patch notes are relatively light on major feature overhauls, the update introduces expanded text-to-speech language options for the Switch 2. For those still playing on the original hardware, the update brings a much-needed eShop redesign aimed at improving store navigation as the legacy catalog continues to expand. Originally reported by IGN South Africa, the patch also introduces practical quality-of-life features for the original console storefront.
Players can now sync the eShop interface to match their system dark mode theme, alongside the ability to set an access PIN. This security option provides a simple way to prevent unauthorized purchases, offering peace of mind for households sharing a single console. Even minor firmware updates signal how platform holders are managing the transition between generations.
As the original hardware shifts toward its eventual phase-out in certain regions, keeping legacy storefronts functional and secure remains a priority for maintaining community goodwill.
Tags: Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Firmware Update, Gaming News, eShop
Original article: IGN South Africa