Nintendo Rolls out New Firmware Update for the Switch
If you own a Nintendo Switch, then you might want to check your console for a new update – Nintendo recently announced the second Switch firmware update for this year, which comes with software version number 18.0.1. With that being said, the new update addresses issues with wifi connectivity, in addition to improvements to system stability.
Nintendo has provided patch notes as well, which you can check out below:
- Fixed an issue where some wireless access points cannot be found when setting up a new wireless network.
- If you’re unable to update to Version 18.0.1 because of the issue, temporarily change the security settings for your wireless network to use only “WPA2 (AES)” so you can connect wirelessly to download and install the system update.
- After updating to Version 18.0.1, restore your network’s security settings to its previous settings.
- General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.
The new update is available for all Switch models, including the original and V2 model, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED. You can check out the update by heading into System Settings > System > System Update.
Source: Nintendo Life