The latest firmware update for the Nintendo Switch has arrived, but don't expect any significant changes. Version 13.2.0, which released on November 30, is focused on improving stability.
The single-line patch notes state: "General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience."
Twitter user OatmealDome dug into the update further and reports that the patch adds support for a new Chinese rating system, CADPA, while it also likely includes bug fixes for the "nim" component that communicates with Nintendo's servers, OatmealDome said (via VGC).
[Nintendo Switch Firmware 13.2.0]
— OatmealDome (@OatmealDome) December 1, 2021
It seems that Nintendo added support for CADPA, a new Chinese rating system, to the software startup screen (the black screen w/ Nintendo and Switch logos) for Chinese-region games. The rating icon will appear in the lower left corner. pic.twitter.com/r4Xqkxmmkv
Before this, September's 13.0.0 update for the Nintendo Switch introduced Bluetooth support.
Nintendo--and Microsoft and Sony, for that matter--typically do not release major firmware updates for their consoles in the holiday season and instead focus on stability updates to help new console owners have a good experience.
Nintendo offered a nice Black Friday bundle for $300 that included a Switch system, a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and 3 months of Nintendo Switch Online. Despite that nice offer, it was the Xbox Series S that reportedly sold the best on Black Friday for new consoles.
Switch Ver. 13.2.0 (Distributed November 30, 2021)
- General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.