Switch 2 and Switch Update 23.5.0 Out Now With Gifting

Nintendo has released a new system update for Switch 2 and Switch, bringing both systems up to version 23.5.0.

The last major Switch 2 update was version 23.0.0 back in September, which added VRR support in docked mode, Mii Maker music and more.

The headline addition is a gifting feature. From November 17, 2026, you can gift Nintendo eShop products to a member of your Nintendo Account family group. It will be available on both Switch 2 and Switch.

The update also includes some accessibility changes, though these only apply to Switch 2 systems. You can now set accessibility options during first-time setup, and Portuguese (Portugal) has been added to the Text to Speech languages in Accessibility settings and to the GameChat Convert Text to Speech languages.

Patch notes

• Accessibility settings: can be configured during first-time setup
• Text to Speech: Portuguese (Portugal) added
• GameChat Convert Text to Speech: Portuguese (Portugal) added
• General fixes: adjustments made to improve the user experience

Nintendo has also made general adjustments and fixes to improve the user experience across both systems.

Sources and links Official Nintendo page