Nintendo has released the latest system update for both Nintendo Switch consoles, bringing a range of improvements to the overall user experience. However, the biggest addition is undoubtedly the groundwork for a new gifting feature, allowing you to send Nintendo eShop products to other users.
Unfortunately, the feature will come with a notable limitation, as gifting will only be available between members of the same Nintendo Account family group. The functionality itself is set to arrive on November 17 via a future eShop update, but the latest system software has already laid the foundations for its introduction.
Nintendo Switch 2 Version 23.5.0 Full Patch Notes
Released on November 9, 2026, Version 23.5.0 is now available to download on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. To install the update, simply connect your console to the internet, and your system should automatically download and apply the latest software.
Alongside general improvements, the update introduces accessibility enhancements, including Text-to-Speech support for Portuguese. However, the upcoming eShop gifting feature is likely to be the biggest talking point, particularly with the holiday season approaching.
There is a catch, though. You’ll only be able to gift eShop products to members of your Nintendo Account family group, meaning you won’t be able to send games to just anyone on your friends list. It’s a somewhat restrictive approach, but the addition is still a welcome one for those looking to share digital games.
While you’ll have to wait until November 17 to take advantage of the feature, Nintendo has now taken the first steps towards making eShop gifting a reality.
Check out the full Nintendo Switch 2 Version 23.5.0 patch notes below:
- Added the ability to configure accessibility settings during first-time setup.
- Information on these accessibility settings can be found in Nintendo Switch 2 first-time setup.
- Added support for an upcoming feature to allow gifting of Nintendo eShop products to a Nintendo Account family group member.
- This gifting feature will be available after a Nintendo eShop update, scheduled for November 17, 2026.Â
- The following updates have been made in Accessibility in System Settings:
- Added Portuguese (Portugal) to “Text to Speech” languages.
- Added Portuguese (Portugal) to the GameChat “Convert Text to Speech” languages.
- General adjustments and fixes were made to improve the user experience.
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