Nintendo released system update 23.5.0 for the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch. The firmware introduces accessibility improvements and adds system support for a new eShop gifting feature. The update is available for download now. Nintendo says the gifting feature itself will activate after a separate eShop update on November 17, 2026.
The most significant addition is support for gifting Nintendo eShop products to members of a user’s Nintendo Account family group. The feature will let users send eligible digital products to other members of their family group, subject to Nintendo’s terms and regional availability.
The company positioned the feature as a family-focused addition rather than a broad peer-to-peer gifting system. This approach keeps transactions within Nintendo Account family groups and may simplify parental controls and account management.
Switch 2 users can now configure accessibility settings during the initial system setup process. This means players can adjust key accessibility options before reaching the main console interface. Nintendo also expanded language support. Portuguese (Portugal) is now supported by the system’s Text-to-Speech feature and GameChat’s Convert Text to Speech function.
The original Nintendo Switch also receives version 23.5.0. Its update includes support for the upcoming eShop gifting feature and general system adjustments and fixes.
However, the older console does not receive the Switch 2’s new first-time accessibility setup option. It also does not receive the expanded Portuguese language support for Text-to-Speech and GameChat.
The update arrives ahead of the November 17 eShop rollout. Players who want to use gifting should ensure their console runs version 23.5.0 or later and that intended recipients belong to the same Nintendo Account family group.
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