The most recent Nintendo Switch firmware replace has arrived, and whereas one skilled mentioned this can be a “main” replace given what’s beneath the hood, it would not essentially present any clues concerning the Switch 2.
Model 19.0.0 arrived on October 7, including “basic system stability enhancements to boost the person’s expertise,” Nintendo mentioned within the one-line patch notes.
Ver. 19.0.0 (Launched October 7, 2024
- Basic system stability enhancements to boost the person’s expertise.
Web super-sleuth OatmealDome, who is understood to deeply study new Switch updates to find undisclosed adjustments, mentioned this replace is substantial as a result of “just about each system element was up to date.” OatmealDome mentioned that is “regular for main updates,” with the OS rebuilt on a more recent SDK model.
OatmealDome suspected that the replace might include adjustments “that matter for recreation devs.” That being mentioned, folks shouldn’t rush to imagine this implies something in any respect concerning the Switch 2.
“May simply be one thing easy like ‘Nintendo modified the identify of one thing, so now builders have to replace their recreation code accordingly in the event that they wish to use the newer SDK,'” OatmealDome said.
The Switch 2, or no matter Nintendo decides to name its subsequent dwelling console, is within the works now and can be introduced within the coming months. Nintendo will launch its subsequent earnings report on November 5, and a few expect the Switch 2 to be introduced round then, however nothing is confirmed at this stage.