Nintendo has just pushed out a new update to all Switch and Switch 2 consoles, bringing the firmware on both up to version 23.5.0. The headline change with the new update is support and compatibility for an upcoming update that will allow members of a Nintendo Account family group to gift games to one another.
The feature itself is expected to go live on 17th November, 2026. "Just in time for the holidays, a new feature will let family group members gift digital games to other members of their group," says a post on a dedicated blog on the Nintendo site. "You will be able to gift digital products that you purchase through Nintendo eShop on your device to family group members. This includes eligible games as well as DLC and upgrade packs. As a reminder, anyone with a Nintendo Account can easily set up a family group and add members (up to 8 total)."
