Nintendo Switch Game Gifting Launches November 17
Nintendo has released firmware version 23.5.0 for both the Switch and Switch 2, paving the way for a new eShop game gifting feature. This functionality officially launches on November 17, 2026, allowing users to send digital games to others. However, the service is restricted to members within the same Nintendo Account Family Group, which can include up to eight people managed by an admin. The update also introduces accessibility settings during initial setup and Portuguese text-to-speech support exclusively for the Switch 2.
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Original headline at Siliconera: “Switch and Switch 2 eShop Game Gifting Arrives in November 2026”
Key facts
- Release date
- November 17, 2026
- Platform
- Switch, Switch 2
- Firmware Version
- 23.5.0
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