Nintendo has released a new system update for the Nintendo Switch 2, preparing the console for a long-awaited feature: the ability to buy digital products on the Nintendo eShop and send them as gifts to other people.

The feature is part of version 23.5.0, released on November 9, 2026, and will allow users to send gifts to members of the same Nintendo Account family group. However, the feature is not available to use just yet.

According to Nintendo, it will go live after a Nintendo eShop update scheduled for November 17, 2026.

Digital Gifting Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in November

With the new feature, users will be able to purchase digital store products as gifts for other members of their family group. The change marks an important addition to Nintendo’s ecosystem, especially for families who share an interest in the company’s games.

Despite the announcement, Nintendo has not yet fully explained how the gifting and redemption process will work. The company also has not clarified which categories of products will be eligible or whether additional restrictions will apply to certain purchases.

For now, the feature has only been confirmed for members of the same family group, with no indication that it will be possible to send gifts to friends who are not linked to that group.

Last Word on the Update

In addition to preparing the system for digital gifting, version 23.5.0 introduces new accessibility options on Nintendo Switch 2.

Players will now be able to configure accessibility features during the console’s initial setup, instead of having to finish the full setup process before finding those options later.

Another addition is support for European Portuguese in the system’s text-to-speech feature. The language has also been added to the equivalent GameChat feature.

Nintendo also says the update includes general adjustments and fixes designed to improve overall system performance.

Version 23.5.0 is available now and can be installed automatically when the console is connected to the internet. Users can also check for the update manually through the Nintendo Switch 2 system settings.