Earlier this year, back in March, we saw the release of a brand new 5.0.0 firmware update for the Nintendo Switch. It was an overall minor update, giving users better control over their parental controls, changing the way the news app entries were filtered, and a handful of new avatars. Now, we're almost to September, and a new milestone firmware is on the horizon. A 6.0.0 update has been leaked by the CDN, and some of its contents were datamined. The update file itself currently lurks in the darker parts of the web, if one dares to hunt it out. It's not advised that you try to mess with that, however.

While the full details of the update are not currently clear, hackers have datamined the update with fairly interesting results. Like the last update, there's new avatars, this time focusing on Captain Toad. There's 2 Toad avatars, 2 Toadette, 1 Draggadon, and 1 Wingo that have been added.

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This is also an update that prepares for the imminent launch of the Nintendo Online Services, with a new slogan on the eShop being written as "More Games, More Features, More Fun". Cloud save data backups have been added, too, and will happen automatically if you put your system into sleep mode. Supposedly, measures have also been put in place through telemetry in order to have a higher rate of detection on those who use exploits and CFW. There may also be a new master key.

Furthermore, a large banner of controller icons were datamined, with NES and SNES controllers. What their purpose is has not been identified yet. Theories range from it bringing new controller type support, or icons for the new NES and SNES games that will be offered with the online service. A release of potentially Monday next week, September 3 has been cited as the most likely time that the update will drop. Regardless of when the update hits, a news post covering the official release and its details will be posted, so stay tuned.

As always, if you value keeping your system primed for homebrew, you'll want to refrain from updating before a full breakdown is available. Are you wary of this update? Excited? Shocked that it's not just stability patches? What do you think of the new 6.0.0 update?

 

[ut2k4master]

Did nintendo give up fw 6.0?

theres another long maintenance again this thursday from 10am to 6pm pacific, maybe its happening then

 

[aykay55]

theres another long maintenance again this thursday from 10am to 6pm pacific, maybe its happening then

probably not, Nintendo always has periodic maintenance on all its servers. Can sometimes be a pain in the a$$ when you just wanna sit down to play some Mario Kart and get the maintenance message

 

[ut2k4master]

probably not, Nintendo always has periodic maintenance on all its servers. Can sometimes be a pain in the a$$ when you just wanna sit down to play some Mario Kart and get the maintenance message

they usually arent that long though for the eshop

 

[aykay55]

they usually arent that long though for the eshop

I mean, hey anything is possible, but I don't think this maintenance is for the release of NSO, however it could be preparation for the release of NSO, if that makes sense.

 

[ut2k4master]

I mean, hey anything is possible, but I don't think this maintenance is for the release of NSO, however it could be preparation for the release of NSO, if that makes sense.

right, nso isnt launching until at least next week. im just expecting fw 6.0.0 before then

 

[aykay55]

right, nso isnt launching until at least next week. im just expecting fw 6.0.0 before then

Oh right sorry, thought you were talking about NSO. But i honestly think 6.0 will release alongside NSO, so it would be like update and start using, because just having whatever new menus for an unreleased service doesn't exactly make sense.

 

[Lacius]

6.0.0 is being released 9/18 according to an email I just received.

Hello,

On 9/18, your Nintendo Switch will be receiving a system update, version 6.0.0. Afterwards, it will no longer be possible to unlink your Nintendo Account from your Nintendo Switch user profile. Prior to this change, you should verify that your Nintendo Account or your child’s Nintendo Account is linked to the correct user profile.

For example, please confirm that the parent’s or legal guardian’s Nintendo Switch user profile is linked to the parent’s or guardian’s Nintendo Account, and that the child’s Nintendo Switch user profile is linked to his or her child account.

By ensuring that your Nintendo Account is linked to the correct user profile, you will be able to appropriately manage your save data, Nintendo Switch Online membership, and Nintendo eShop content.

 

[ut2k4master]

6.0.0 is being released 9/18 according to an email I just received.

5pm pacific to be exact
https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/41814/p/897

 

[aykay55]

6.0.0 is being released 9/18 according to an email I just received.

so Nintendo Accounts get locked to a user profile now...well the Nintendo Freedom Movement was fun while it lasted.

 

[Johnny2071]

so Nintendo Accounts get locked to a user profile now...well the Nintendo Freedom Movement was fun while it lasted.

And how is this an issue down the line (but I wasn't sure whether or not to stress over this)?

 

[aykay55]

And how is this an issue down the line (but I wasn't sure whether or not to stress over this)?

Not really an issue, it was just funny how Nintendo began to seem like the totally pro-consumer company, always being in favor of the gamer, and now they've slapped down a not-so-consumer-friendly word. LOCKED