Nintendo has released a new software update for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 bringing the systems to Version 21.0.0. Thankfully, this isn’t just a general stability update as it brings with it a few new features including a symbol to indicate whether the software on your home menu is a physical or a digital version, which is rather handy. Read on for the full patch notes for the Nintendo Switch System Update 21.0.0.
Ver. 21.0.0 (Released November 10, 2025)
- Added symbols above software icons displayed on the HOME Menu to indicate whether the software is a physical or a digital version.
- Added the ability to download data for a virtual game card even if the “Use Online License” setting is turned off.
- This option is available in the Options of a virtual game card when accessed via Virtual Game Cards from the HOME Menu.
- The information regarding Save Data Cloud Backup that appears when launching certain software has been updated.
- The option “Platinum Point Notification Settings” was renamed to “Nintendo Switch Online Notification Settings” in the Notificationsmenu in System Settings.
- Added the ability to disable the following options when performing a system transfer from a Nintendo Switch system to a Nintendo Switch 2 system using System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2 in System Settings.
- Redownload Software on Nintendo Switch 2
- Transfer Album Data
- Added the ability to adjust the volume from the Quick Settings menu while in VR mode.
- General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.
