{"id":14495,"date":"2025-11-25T23:49:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T15:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=14495"},"modified":"2025-11-25T23:49:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T15:49:37","slug":"nintendo-switch-and-switch-2-system-update-21-0-1-available-here-are-the-patch-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=14495","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 System Update 21.0.1 Available \u2014 Here Are the Patch Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo has issued a fresh system software update for the Switch and Switch 2, bringing both consoles&#8217; firmware up to Version 21.0.1.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The latest patch arrives just two weeks after Nintendo&#8217;s last major update to its console firmware, which was also widely criticized for appearing to break compatibility with a range of third-party Switch 2 docks.  Nintendo, for its part, said in a subsequent statement to IGN that it had no &#8220;intention to hinder or invalidate legal third-party dock compatibility.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Today&#8217;s update is only just landing now, and there are numerous third-party dock options out there to test. But, so far, there&#8217;s been no immediate suggestion from fans that this update has made further changes to third-party dock compatibility \u2014 for better or worse. Still, we&#8217;ll keep an eye and update if we spot anything of note.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"article-video\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">In terms of what is included in the update, Nintendo has stated that it&#8217;s fixed an error with the Switch&#8217;s system transfer feature, which previously impacted users&#8217; ability to move smoothly over onto Switch 2. There&#8217;s also a fix for a common Bluetooth issue, which previously stopped wireless devices such as controllers and headsets from connecting.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo&#8217;s full patch notes for the update lie below:<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Switch 2 Update Version 21.0.1 (Released November 24, 2025)<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li>Fixed an issue where Error Code: 2011-0301 or Error Code: 2168-0002 would repeatedly occur on a Nintendo Switch when attempting a system transfer using local communication from a Nintendo Switch system to a Nintendo Switch 2 system.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue where sometimes, after waking up the system from Sleep Mode or turning off Airplane Mode, wireless controllers or Bluetooth audio devices were unable to connect.<\/li>\n<li>General system stability improvements to enhance the user&#8217;s experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Switch Update Ver. 21.0.1 (Released November 24, 2025)<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li>Fixed an issue where Error Code: 2011-0301 or Error Code: 2168-0002 would repeatedly occur on a Nintendo Switch when attempting a system transfer using local communication from a Nintendo Switch system to a Nintendo Switch 2 system.<\/li>\n<li>General system stability improvements to enhance the user&#8217;s experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"article-slideshow\"><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\">\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">Nintendo Switch 2 System and Accessories Gallery<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" decoding=\"async\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/output><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Earlier this month, Nintendo revealed that Switch 2 had sold an astonishing 10.36 million units between June 5 and September 30, a record-breaking amount that doubles the launch sales of the original Switch, and sees the new platform continue its run as the biggest console launch ever.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Mario Kart World, the Switch 2&#8217;s flagship launch game, has now sold 9.57 million copies, while, Donkey Kong Bananza, has notched up 3.49 million sales since July. Pok\u00e9mon Legends Z-A, meanwhile, sold 5.8 million copies just during its first week. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Next up for Switch 2 is the impending launch of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, a game some fans have been waiting a decade to play. Recent Metroid Prime 4 previews have criticised the game&#8217;s first chatty NPC, but will the full experience get a more positive impression? It&#8217;s not long until we find out, as the game releases on December 4.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>If you&#8217;re hunting for the best offers this week, we&#8217;re actively rounding up the strongest Black Friday deals on video games, tech, and more. You can find all our top picks and price drops in our full <\/em><em>Black Friday hub<\/em><em>, or check out our relevant pages for <\/em><em>PlayStation<\/em><em>, <\/em><em>Nintendo<\/em><em>, and <\/em><em>Xbox<\/em><em> deals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Tom Phillips is IGN&#8217;s News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky <\/em>@tomphillipseg.bsky.social<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-switch-and-switch-2-system-update-2101-available-here-are-the-patch-notes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo has issued a fresh system software update for the Switch and Switch 2, bringing both consoles&#8217; firmware up to Version 21.0.1. 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