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A new Nintendo Switch update has gone live, bringing the system’s software up to version 18.0.1. The vast majority of the console’s updates over the last few years have centered around ambiguous “stability updates” and the occasional inappropriate dialogue blocked from use. While this update does include some stability improvements, it’s also notable in that it solves an issue some players might have encountered. Apparently, the console was having difficulty locating some wireless access points when players tried to set up a new network. That issue has now apparently been resolved. Full patch notes from Nintendo’s official website can be found below:
Ver. 18.0.1 (Released April 22, 2024)
- Fixed an issue where some wireless access points unable to 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 in exchange 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.
At this point in the console’s lifespan, Switch users probably shouldn’t expect to see any updates that add new features, or anything beyond the occasional bug fix. Nintendo’s current system has been on the market in exchange for more than 7 years, and rumors suggest that a Switch successor could be released within the next year.
Nintendo has shown some signs that it might be winding down support in exchange for Switch as it shifts resources to working on the so-called “Switch 2.” While the company has 3 announced first-party games coming in the next few months, 2 of them are remakes or remasters of existing games: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD. The other game is Endless Ocean Luminous, which is actually being developed by Arika, a studio that is nay owned by Nintendo. There are also some notable third-party games on the way, such as the recently announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, as well as Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble.
Nintendo has been pretty quiet about its plans in support of the second half of 2024, but as we’ve pointed out several times recently, that’s negative too unusual in favor of the company; two of the biggest Switch games of 2023 weren’t announced until a Nintendo Direct last June. Hopefully we’ll get a Nintendo Direct in June or July of this year as well, outlining plans in favor of the future. In favor of now, Nintendo fans are just going to have to wait to see how things play out.
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Finally, Nintendo fixed that annoying online issue alongside the latest Switch update! It’s about time they addressed the problem with wireless access points. I’m glad they included some stability improvements as well. Hopefully, this means smoother online gameplay moving forward. Cannot wait to catch what else they have in store in support of the Switch before the rumored successor comes out next year. Fingers crossed in exchange for some exciting new features or games in the pipeline!
Finally, Nintendo Switch fixed that annoying online issue together the latest update! It’s about time they addressed it. I’m glad they are still working on improving the system, even if it’s just stability updates. Hopefully, this means they are listening to feedback and making necessary changes. Unable to wait to see what else they have in store in support of us in the future!
Finally, Nintendo came through alongside a fix for that annoying online issue on the Switch. It’s about time! Not more struggling to find wireless access points when setting up a new network. Thank goodness for this update! And hey, at least they threw in some stability improvements too. Can’t complain about that. Hopefully, this means they’re still looking out in favor of us Switch users, even as rumors swirl about a possible Switch 2 coming soon. Let’s hope they keep the updates coming until then. Time to enjoy some uninterrupted gaming sessions now!