Nintendo has released a new system update for Switch 2which brings the console to version 21.0.1. Additionally, the original Switch received a new update on November 24th. Although no new features were added, Nintendo continues to improve stability for Switch 2 and Switch users.
2025 has been a big year for Nintendo. The company released the Switch 2 on June 5, ushering in a new hybrid console experience for gamers to check out. Understandably, expectations were high for the system, following the massive success of the 2017 Switch. While Nintendo faced various challenges with the Switch 2 launch, including price controversies, it has sold millions of units to date. As the install base of the console grows, new updates are released to improve the user experience.
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The most recent of these updates arrived on November 24, bringing the system up to version 21.0.1. In addition to the normal general stability improvements, the patch notes revealed a couple of specific fixes that will make life easier for users. First, the update fixed an issue that caused error codes to be displayed on the switch when trying to transfer to a switch 2 via local communication. Nintendo also fixed an issue that prevented some wireless controllers and Bluetooth audio devices from connecting to the system after using sleep mode or turning off airplane mode.
It's worth noting that the original Switch has received an update as well. It unsurprisingly addresses the system transfer bug mentioned above and includes general stability improvements. As with previous system updates, it's unclear exactly how these general improvements improve the user experience. Switch and Switch 2 users should have no problem moving their systems to the latest version, as Nintendo notes that it should download automatically. However, users can check the version status in the System Preferences menu to be sure.
This system update comes at a busy time for Nintendo. Kirby Air Riders was released as a Switch 2 exclusive on November 20 and offers a new racing game from Masahiro Sakurai in the style of the original Kirby Air Ride for GameCube. In addition, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launched on December 4. The game features the latest adventure from Samus Aran and comes after a long development cycle.
While no game is likely to be as big a system seller as Mario Kart Worldit will be interesting to see what impact they have on Switch 2 sales. With these and other games coming to Nintendo's systems soon, time will tell if Nintendo will release any additional system updates before the end of the year.
Switch 2 Ver. 21.0.1 – Patch Notes (released November 24, 2025)
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Fixed an issue where error code: 2011-0301 or error code: 2168-0002 repeatedly occurred on a Nintendo Switch when attempting to transfer the system using local communication from a Nintendo Switch system to a Nintendo Switch 2 system.
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Fixed an issue where, after waking the system from sleep or turning off airplane mode, wireless controllers or Bluetooth audio devices sometimes failed to connect.
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General system stability improvements to improve user experience.
Switch Ver. 21.0.1 – Patch Notes (released November 24, 2025)
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Fixed an issue where error code: 2011-0301 or error code: 2168-0002 repeatedly occurred on a Nintendo Switch when attempting to transfer the system using local communication from a Nintendo Switch system to a Nintendo Switch 2 system.
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General system stability improvements to improve user experience.
