Summary
- Nintendo released system update 19.0.0 for Switch, Switch Lite, and OLED with enhanced stability.
- Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and upcoming games maintain strong interest in Switch consoles.
- Switch 2 speculation grows amid the latest system updates, with fans eagerly awaiting new game releases.
Nintendo has released a new system update for the Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and OLED consoles, prioritizing improved system stability. The last patch for the Nintendo Switch family arrived back in June 2024 with Version 18.1.0, which added the ability to post screenshots on Twitter and Smash World through Nintendo Switch Home. In total, four updates have been released for the consoles this year.
The Switch consoles are still going strong with new releases, like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the upcoming Stray port, and the imminent debut of indie games Neva and Europa. Not only are Echoes of Wisdom sales off to a strong start, but the princess-led adventure has also become a significant entry in the Zelda franchise thanks to its new perspective, the Link’s Awakening-inspired graphics, and its continuation of the sprawling open-world format.
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Posted on Nintendo’s official website, the patch notes for Version 19.0.0 were short and sweet this time: “General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.” This is a common improvement included in most Switch updates, but popular dataminer OatmealDome dug a bit deeper into the details. The dataminer seemingly confirmed “every system component was updated” and explained that this was “normal for major updates, as the entire OS is rebuilt with a newer SDK version.” Considering the looming Switch 2 announcement, several Nintendo fans were surprised to see more system updates roll out for the current consoles, joining a patent filed for Nintendo Switch dock improvements earlier in the year.
Nintendo's Patch 19.0.0 for Switch Consoles Only Offers Stability Improvements
Most Nintendo users have the impending Switch 2 announcement firmly in their crosshairs, and a few Redditors were comically convinced the successor console would only be Version 20.0.0 for the regular Switch. A potential Switch 2 design leaked online recently, prompting discussions about its larger size, and more users in the Nintendo subreddit questioned if dataminers had found anything related to the Switch 2 within the recent patch. However, OatmealDome weighed in on this matter, saying the 19.0.0 update was linked to new Switch dev kit releases for game developers, instead of anything directly tied to the Switch 2.
Fans have guessed a possible reveal date for the Switch 2, convinced that the arrival was encoded within a Mario & Luigi: Brothership tweet, and guesses concerning the console's launch title are already well underway, including a new Super Smash Bros. Game or the rumored port of Final Fantasy 7 Remake. However, before the Switch 2 arrives on the market, fans have several 2025 games to look forward to on current Switch consoles, such as Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Guilty Gear Strive, and Civilization 7.
Nintendo Switch
- Brand
- Nintendo
- Battery
- 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required
- Dimensions
- 13.7 x 7.8 x 3.66 inches
- Weight
- 2.65 pounds
The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid portable and home console that aims to be the only gaming system anyone needs. The hybrid controller is an undisputed success because it provides a high degree of portable visual quality and converts easily into a home console.
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