Just like any other console, the Nintendo Switch has to receive regular system updates. Of course, these vary between large ones that take a while and smaller ones with only minimal changes to have everything run smoother. The latter has now arrived with serial number 20.4.0, with minor “bug fixes” and “system stability improvements”. But a data miner has found even more.
Nintendo Switch: This Is All in the New Update 20.4.0
The newly released Nintendo Switch update 20.4.0 is available as of September 2, 2025. If you’ve got any issues installing it, the official website will give you pointers on how to properly get the download started. Also, any official changes are also listed here.
But it seems that there are also some other updates that were included. Data miner OatmealDome has revealed on X what else the Nintendo Switch should be capable of starting with this exact update.
Here’s the post:
In the post it’s explained that stability has been the only change officially communicated, but there were two other adjustments. The code for “controller handling” as well as the web browser have also been updated. However, there doesn’t seem to be any information on the Nintendo Switch 2. The data miners speculate that there is a possibility of more games from the previous console getting spruced up. The keyword here is – backward compatibility.
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Why Nintendo is silent about the additional changes and how exactly these will affect your experience with the Nintendo Switch is anyone’s guess. It’s exciting, though, that the new update apparently contains more than has been officially revealed. In the comments, one user hopes that the controller update could fix current problems with syncing or unread button inputs.
Apart from the update, Nintendo is currently making headlines with a shortage of Switch 2 dev kits, which is making it difficult for many developers to produce new games or upgrades for existing titles. Also, keep your eyes peeled for a Direct that should take place in September. Maybe you’ll hear some news about upcoming or previously announced Nintendo Switch games.
Source: Nintendo, Twitter /@OatmealDome
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