BODY: If you've turned on your Switch or Switch 2 today, there's a fresh download waiting. On June 16, Nintendo released system version 22.5.0 for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch, headlined by a visual overhaul of the Nintendo eShop alongside the usual under-the-hood tweaks.
The most noticeable change is the redesigned eShop interface. Nintendo's digital storefront has long been criticized—both at home and abroad—for sluggish loading and a cluttered layout, so a design refresh is a welcome, if overdue, move. The update reorganizes how titles are presented, aiming to make browsing and discovery feel smoother on both hardware generations.
Beyond the cosmetic work, Nintendo lists the customary "improvements to overall system stability and usability" in its patch notes. That phrasing is deliberately vague, as it almost always is with Nintendo, but it typically bundles together bug fixes, minor performance gains, and behind-the-scenes adjustments that keep the platform running reliably.
The fact that this update lands simultaneously on Switch 2 and the original Switch underscores Nintendo's intent to keep the two systems on a unified software footing during the generational transition. Owners of either console can grab the update now through the system settings, and most consoles will apply it automatically when connected to the internet.
The insider take
From Tokyo, the eShop redesign reads as Nintendo quietly responding to years of grumbling from Japanese players, who have been especially vocal on social media about the store's performance compared with rivals like the PlayStation Store. With the Switch 2 still in its critical launch window, a snappier, cleaner storefront isn't just cosmetic—it's about maximizing impulse digital purchases at the exact moment Nintendo's install base is expanding fastest. Expect the company to keep these "stability" updates flowing as it irons out the early-generation kinks behind closed doors.
Originally reported by GAME Watch (Japanese).