Nintendo released Switch 2 and Switch system update 23.5.0 on November 9, 2026. The headline change is groundwork for a new feature that lets you gift Nintendo eShop products to a member of your Nintendo Account family group. That feature goes live with an eShop update scheduled for November 17, 2026.
- Version: 23.5.0 for both Switch 2 and the original Switch, released November 9, 2026.
- Biggest change: support for eShop gifting to family group members, usable after the eShop update on November 17.
- Switch 2 only: accessibility settings can now be set during first-time setup, and Portuguese (Portugal) was added to Text to Speech.
- Also out: Super Mario Party Jamboree 2.4.0 adds GameShare through GameChat on Switch 2.
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Switch 2 system update 23.5.0 patch notes
Nintendo’s support page for Switch 2 system updates lists these changes for Ver. 23.5.0 (checked 04:25 UTC, November 10):
| Change | Switch 2 | Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Support for an upcoming eShop gifting feature for Nintendo Account family group members | Yes | Yes |
| Accessibility settings can be configured during first-time setup | Yes | Not listed |
| Portuguese (Portugal) added to “Text to Speech” languages | Yes | Not listed |
| Portuguese (Portugal) added to GameChat “Convert Text to Speech” languages | Yes | Not listed |
| General adjustments and fixes | Yes | Yes |
Nintendo’s notes say the gifting feature becomes available “after a Nintendo eShop update, scheduled for November 17, 2026.” The notes do not explain how gifting works, so details such as which products qualify or any price limits are not confirmed yet. The original Switch gets the same 23.5.0 version number with the gifting support and general fixes only, as Gematsu also reported.
How to update your Switch 2 to 23.5.0
Nintendo says the console normally downloads the latest system update by itself while it is online. To start it manually:
- Open System Settings on the HOME Menu.
- Scroll down and select System.
- Select System Update. The console checks for an update and downloads it automatically.
If the update will not start, Nintendo’s advice is to restart the console (hold the POWER button for at least three seconds, then choose Power Options and Restart) and try again.
A Super Mario Party Jamboree minigame. The 2.4.0 update adds GameShare through GameChat on Switch 2. Image: Nintendo
Super Mario Party Jamboree 2.4.0 adds GameShare through GameChat
Nintendo also updated Super Mario Party Jamboree to version 2.4.0 on November 9. According to the notes quoted by Nintendo Life, GameShare using GameChat is now available in the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Choose “GameShare” on the title screen and you can now pick “Friends via GameChat”. Maps and rules were also added as options for GameShare in the Switch 2 Edition, and both versions get fixes aimed at improving the gameplay experience.
Some of the Super Mario Party Jamboree boards. Update 2.4.0 adds maps and rules as GameShare options on Switch 2. Image: Nintendo
What’s next
The next date to watch is November 17, when the eShop update that switches on gifting is due. Until then, 23.5.0 only prepares the console for it. If you keep a family group for a child’s account, it is worth checking Nintendo’s announcement that day for the rules. For other recent Switch 2 changes, see our coverage of the Animal Crossing Switch 2 Edition upgrade, the Pikmin 4 2.0.0 update, Nintendo’s comments on Switch 2 pricing and Switch 2 Black Friday 2026 deals.
Sources: Nintendo Support (Switch 2 system update information), Gematsu, Nintendo Life. Image credit: Nintendo for the Super Mario Party Jamboree screenshots.
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