Nintendo Switch Update Disaster: New Hotfix Fixes Major Crashing Issues After 20.0.0 Release

Summary

  • A new Nintendo Switch hotfix resolves crashing issues that began taking place after the recent Version 20.0.0 update.
  • The new update added GameShare functionality, though this can only be hosted on the Switch 2.
  • The Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on June 5.

Following the release of version 20.0.0 update, Nintendo swiftly issued a fix for the Nintendo Switch, as some players experienced crashes after its installation. The anticipation was high among the community for this latest Switch update, so it was disheartening to encounter such significant problems. However, Nintendo has been proactive in resolving the issue.

This week, Nintendo Switch’s Version 20.0.0 update arrived, bringing a major shift by introducing the GameShare feature. Although it can only function on the Switch 2 model, this innovative addition lets owners of the original Switch play compatible games without needing to own the game copies themselves. However, the update also brought some unexpected bugs, and numerous players have encountered issues starting their consoles, as their Switch keeps crashing with Error Code: 2206-1015.

Nintendo has released a new update fixing an ongoing issue with the Switch console. This update is now available and can be installed via Maintenance Mode. To do so, turn off your console, then press and hold the volume up (+) and volume down (-) buttons while also pressing the power button. Once the maintenance mode starts, select System Update and follow the instructions to resolve the problems arising from the Version 20.0.0 update. Keep in mind that if your console requires a Parental Control PIN, you’ll need to enter it or reset it to access this feature.

How to Apply the Hotfix for Switch Version 20.0.0

  • Ensure the console is powered off.
  • With the console powered off, hold down the volume up (+) and volume down (-) buttons, then press the POWER Button to turn the system on.
  • Once in Maintenance Mode, select Update System and follow the prompts to complete this process.
  • If a Parental Control PIN has been set for the system, you will be prompted to enter it. If you have forgotten the PIN number, it will need to be reset.

Beyond the introduction of GameShare, this update also introduces some intriguing additions. One such addition is Nintendo’s Virtual Game Card, a feature enabling swift transfer of individual games across devices via wireless communication. This proves beneficial for moving games to the Nintendo Switch 2, or for sharing with family members, as users can lend their Virtual Game Cards to as many as eight individuals within the same family plan who share the same subscription.

Regrettably, Nintendo enthusiasts everywhere had a less-than-joyful week due to a combination of factors. Firstly, troubles associated with a recent software update have surfaced, and secondly, Nintendo announced that the rollout of the Switch 2 will be postponed in several nations, including those in Central America and the Caribbean. The console’s launch is not anticipated to occur before 2026 in these regions due to insufficient services like the Nintendo eShop, making it too small a market for Nintendo to prioritize an initial release at this time, given present market conditions.

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2025-05-02 17:45