Hardware Others Nintendo Switch firmware 21.2.0 released

[SylverReZ]

A new firmware update for both Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 has been pushed out. The current version of sys-patch, that being 1.5.9, has support for 21.2.0. The same goes for Atmosphere v1.10.2 and hekake v6.5.0. It is safe to update your Switch for use with custom firmware.

Ver. 21.2.0 (Released January 12, 2026)​

• General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.

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[MPRTwice]

Another one? I wonder how this will affect emulators.

 

[SylverReZ]

Another one? I wonder how this will affect emulators.

This won't affect homebrew emulators. Just don't update and you'll still be on your CFW and have all of your consoles on there.

 

[Exnor]

And still no themes support.

 

[SylverReZ]

And still no themes support.

Custom themes exist for the Switch, just not the Switch 2. I don't think many people would mind.

https://switch.hacks.guide/homebrew/nxtheme-installer.html

 

[Exnor]

Custom themes exist for the Switch, just not the Switch 2. I don't think many people would mind.

https://switch.hacks.guide/homebrew/nxtheme-installer.html

I was talking about official themes . I'm not interested in moding my Switch.

 

[SylverReZ]

Atmosphere and hekake have been updated to support firmware 21.2.0. You are now more than welcome to update safely.

 

[Phantisy]

Is there a way to manually update firmware these days to this version? I do not want to update to the newest because it is not supported yet, but need to update to play a game. I know in the past Daybreak could be use, but not sure that is a thing anymore.

 

[CMDreamer]

[...] I know in the past Daybreak could be use, but not sure that is a thing anymore.

It still does.