A new update comes to the Nintendo Switch this week bringing with it stability upgrades for the extremely popular console. The update, dubbed version 10.0.1 is a very minor one, with the patch notes consisting of only one line stating that general system stability improvements were made.
It is unlikely that players will notice these changes too much, but Nintendo Switch consoles should be running smoother since the update which rolled out on April 21st. Being that it is such a small update, it doesn't take long at all to download and install, so Switch owners should just get it out of the way with now.
For those wondering what the point of such a miniscule update is, this sort of thing is not unusual. There are always enhancements that can be made to a system and the fact that Nintendo is actively seeking out ways to improve its product is good. The full patch notes are below, but be warned they are rather underwhelming.
Nintendo Switch Version 10.0.1 Patch Notes
- General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.
There are those that have noted recently that Nintendo Switch security breaches are on the rise, so although it is unlikely, it could be that this patch is a sort of stealthy response to this issue. Numerous Switch owners were reporting unauthorized logins to their accounts from foreign locations despite having unique password strings set up to protect them. Should players be experiencing this, it seems the best way to combat the threat is to change password and activate two factor authentication.
Also known as two step verification, two factor authentication adds an extra layer of security on accounts and is relatively simple to set up. Of course, these breaches are just rumors, and Nintendo has made no report on whether or not there actually was a security breach. For a big company like Nintendo, it seems likely it wouldn't try to hide it if something like this happened, so odds are this most recent update is just what it seems to be, a minor performance enhancing update.
Most player making use of their Nintendo Switch console have likely already been confronted with the update, and those that haven't should be the next time they load up. Once again, it is a small update so it won't take much time at all to install.
The Nintendo Switch is available now.
Source: Comicbook.com