Summary
- Switch OS version 20.1.1 fixed software glitches from the previous update, ensuring proper functionality.
- It will be possible to transfer data from the Switch to the Switch 2, but save data will be deleted in the process.
- The Switch 2’s release brings exclusive games as well as performance updates for some OG Switch games.
On June 2nd, Nintendo rolled out version 20.1.1 of the Switch’s operating system, fixing a problem that stopped certain software from functioning following an update to the previous version 20.1.0. The initial system update for the Nintendo Switch was released mere days before its upcoming successor, the Switch 2, hits global store shelves.
The latest update to the Switch’s operating system, marking its fourth release since April, began with version 20.0.0. This update from April brought about the introduction of the Virtual Game Cards system. With this system, users can transfer certain digital games across different Switch consoles, but not all games are eligible; for instance, those that require a Nintendo Switch Online subscription like Tetris 99 cannot be transferred. Additionally, Virtual Game Cards may be lent to other users on the same account for a maximum of two weeks before they return to the original system.
Even as the Switch 2 goes global on June 5, Nintendo has quietly rolled out a new system update for the original Switch console prior to its successor’s launch. This update, version 20.1.1, is now available for download on all original consoles via their internet connection. The update resolves an issue from the previous version that interfered with certain software running smoothly. Once downloaded, a system restart is needed. If you plan to transfer your data to the Switch 2 upon its arrival on June 5, remember to update both consoles to the latest version before initiating the process.
During the system transfer process, any game save data and screenshots saved on the original Nintendo Switch will be erased once it’s done. Keep this in mind when planning your transition, as the new system update for the original console was recently released, following confirmation emails from retailers like Walmart about the upcoming Switch 2 launch. Retailers such as Best Buy and GameStop are preparing midnight launches for the release of the Switch 2 at multiple locations within the US, along with designated pickup windows for those who pre-ordered ahead of time.
The upcoming Switch 2 console will debut with unique games like “Mario Kart World”, but existing Switch games such as “Pokemon Scarlet and Violet” are set to receive free updates on the Switch 2, enhancing their frame rates. It remains uncertain how many current Switch users will transition to the Switch 2 in the coming weeks.
Nintendo Switch Version 20.1.1 Update Notes (June 2, 2025)
- Fixed an issue where some software would not start after updating to system version 20.1.0
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2025-06-03 21:35