Nintendo has released Switch 2 and Switch system updates version 23.5.0. The updates add support for a gifting feature for family group members, which will be available after a Nintendo eShop update on November 17, as well as other adjustments.
Here is an overview of each update, via Nintendo (2):
Switch 2 Update Version 23.5.0 Notes
- Added the ability to configure accessibility settings during first-time setup.
- Information on these accessibility settings can be found in Nintendo Switch 2 first-time setup.
- Added support for an upcoming feature to allow gifting of Nintendo eShop products to a Nintendo Account family group member.
- This gifting feature will be available after a Nintendo eShop update, scheduled for November 17, 2026.
- The following updates have been made in Accessibility in System Settings:
- Added Portuguese (Portugal) to “Text to Speech” languages.
- Added Portuguese (Portugal) to the GameChat “Convert Text to Speech” languages.
- General adjustments and fixes were made to improve the user experience.
Switch Update Version 23.5.0 Notes
- Added support for an upcoming feature to allow gifting of Nintendo eShop products to a Nintendo Account family group member.
- This gifting feature will be available after a Nintendo eShop update, scheduled for November 17, 2026.
- General adjustments and fixes were made to improve the user experience.