Here it is, a significant update for the Nintendo Switch. System software update v20.0.0 has released as of today. This firmware version adds some of the newer features originally teased in the last Nintendo Direct. Virtual Game Cards are now available, allowing players to lend digitally-owned copies of games to those within their Nintendo Account family group. Similarly, Gameshare adds the ability to share their games to nearby other Switch systems. The full list of features are noted on the patch notes from Nintendo.

Ver. 20.0.0 (Released April 29, 2025)​

• The following icons for new features have been added to the HOME Menu:
  • Virtual Game Card
    • Purchased Nintendo Switch digital software, DLC, and some free software, are now virtual game cards and displayed in a list in this menu.
    • You can virtually load and eject virtual game cards between up to two Nintendo Switch systems.
    • Virtual game cards can be lent to others in the same Nintendo Account family group. For more information, see Virtual Game Card Guide.
  • GameShare
    • Compatible software can be shared from a Nintendo Switch 2 system to other nearby system(s) to play together.
      • You can only play together via local wireless, and the Nintendo Switch 2 system must initiate GameShare.
      • This feature cannot be used between two Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model and/or Nintendo Switch Lite systems.
• User-Verification Settings has been added under User > User Settings.
  • You can restrict access to the Virtual Game Card menu by requiring entry of a PIN or signing in to your Nintendo Account.
• Online License Settingshas been added.
  • When turned on, you can play downloaded software or DLC you've purchased while the system is connected to the internet, even if you don't have the virtual game card loaded.
  • For more information, please refer to the details about the option on the System Settings screen.
• The Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch News icon colors on the HOME Menu have been changed.
• Multiple save data can be selected and transferred at once in “Transfer Your Save Data” menu.
• System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2 has been added under System Settings > System.
  • You can perform a system transfer from your Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2 using local communication.
    • For users that will lose access to their Nintendo Switch before receiving their Nintendo Switch 2, there is an option to upload system transfer data to a dedicated server which can then be retrieved on their Nintendo Switch 2. After you upload your system transfer data to the dedicated server, the Nintendo Switch system will be initialized to factory settings, so only perform this transfer if you’ll be able to complete the transfer on Nintendo Switch 2.
    • If you want to continue using your Nintendo Switch until you have a Nintendo Switch 2, we recommend completing the system transfer using local communication after you have acquired a Nintendo Switch 2 system.
  • An internet connection and Nintendo Account is required to complete both local and the server-based system transfer service.
  • For more information, see System Transfer from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2.
• The appearance of some user icons have been updated.

For detailed information on Nintendo Switch 2, see the Nintendo website.
Note that the use of “Primary Console” has been deprecated with the transition to virtual game cards, and “Pass-enabled console” will be used instead. On a console set as the “Pass-enabled console” for a user, all users on the console can access certain subscriptions or passes for some software. For more information, see How to Set or Change the Pass-Enabled Console for a Nintendo Account.

For those wondering, yes, this new firmware does break support with Atmosphere, as confirmed by SciresM. For now, you'll have to wait for a new version that supports v20.0.0.

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[shixa]

NO
YES
you are welcome, you had not misspelled anything until you misspell <<misspelled>>

OH, sorry

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I've updated to 20.0.1 and everything (except for JKSV which lags) works for me just fine. If you're using lots of mods in games like Tears of the Kingdom, better stay on 19.0.1. On the latest firmware there is roughly 10MB less memory available for custom system modules so Atmosphere developer had to make some workarounds and compromises.

only for tears of the kingdom?

 

[Blythe93]

only for tears of the kingdom?

That was just an example. Check the Atmosphere's latest release info for more... well, info. In any case, I don't recommend going from 19.0.1 to 20.0.1 if you're using mods and a lot of sys-modules (at least, for the time being) or that battery draining issues.

 

[shixa]

That was just an example. Check the Atmosphere's latest release info for more... well, info. In any case, I don't recommend going from 19.0.1 to 20.0.1 if you're using mods and a lot of sys-modules (at least, for the time being) or that battery draining issues.

ok thank you very much )

 

[shixa]

sorry for asking something again, are there currently any games that require 20.0.1 ?

 

[impeeza]

sorry for asking something again, are there currently any games that require 20.0.1 ?

As far we know no yet TODAY

 

[shixa]

As far we know no yet TODAY

thank you

 

[Nynrah]

There are plenty of updates that do require it, though, so be careful not to mindlessly install the latest updates for your installed games.

 

[PikachuPrincess23]

I have buy myself a Nintendo switch lite with Picofly and it was jailbreak but I decided to formater it and jailbreak it one my own since it come with 128GB SD card and I want to use 256GB SD card I buy since it have more space. I don't know which Atmosphere I'm going to use?
My Nintendo switch lite are on 20.0.0

 

[ikynx]

Out of curiosity, why are people upgrading? I'm still running FW18.1.0 and Atmosphere 1.7.1 and I'm not aware of any limitation that would justify going through the hassle of further upgrade.

 

[impeeza]

Out of curiosity, why are people upgrading? I'm still running FW18.1.0 and Atmosphere 1.7.1 and I'm not aware of any limitation that would justify going through the hassle of further upgrade.

ME CENSORING MYSELF BECAUSE IF I ANSWER WITH THE TRUE ALL SNOWFLAKE MODS WILL CRY FOR CENTURIES

 

[Blythe93]

I don't know which Atmosphere I'm going to use?
My Nintendo switch lite are on 20.0.0

Latest one.

I decided to formater it and jailbreak it one my own since it come with 128GB SD card and I want to use 256GB SD card I buy since it have more space

I'd suggest that you follow this guide. Additionally, for game backups to work you'll need sys-patch.

Out of curiosity, why are people upgrading? I'm still running FW18.1.0 and Atmosphere 1.7.1 and I'm not aware of any limitation that would justify going through the hassle of further upgrade.

Because they (myself included) will be on the latest, greatest and the most stable firmware of all time? /s
Seriously, though, I update mainly because I like to keep my CFW up-to-date and I'm yet to run into an issue. Sadly, 20.0.0 introduced some changes that aren't really all that great so I wouldn't recommend anyone to go past 19.0.1 unless really necessary.

 

[ajdareaper1]

The Cat of the dog of the girlfriend of the bodega dependant of the corner of my aunt updated my console ¿what should I do?

 

[Skv0ra]

Out of curiosity, why are people upgrading? I'm still running FW18.1.0 and Atmosphere 1.7.1 and I'm not aware of any limitation that would justify going through the hassle of further upgrade.

Honestly reason i love emunand! Hax and ability to play normal stuff online are in 2 completely separate universes as they should be.

 

[ruru2626]

Imagine if an exploit is discovered thanks to the new features