Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 update 23.5.0 adds eShop gifting support

Nintendo has released system update 23.5.0 for both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The update includes general fixes and adjustments. Accessibility features included in this version apply only to Nintendo Switch 2 systems.

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The update adds support for a new gifting feature that allows Nintendo Account family group members to send Nintendo eShop products to one another. This feature includes games, DLC, and upgrade packs. Nintendo says the feature will go live on November 17, 2026.

When purchasing a gift, users can select a family group member from a list and choose which of their linked systems should receive the item. Nintendo says the gift arrives on the console associated with the account chosen during the checkout process. Recipients can accept the product without entering download codes or payment information. Users can also select a color for the digital gift wrap.

Nintendo notes that some items cannot be gifted and there are restrictions on how many purchases can be made within a specific timeframe. Additionally, accounts under supervision lack the ability to send these digital presents. Family groups are capped at eight members.