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Nintendo Switch 2 Update 22.5.0 Adds Dutch and Russian Language Support

Simon Ellis 1 min read

Nintendo Switch 2 firmware update 22.5.0 adds Dutch and Russian text- to- speech in Accessibility and speech- to- text in GameChat, along with stability improvements.

Nintendo Switch 2 Update 22.5.0 Adds Dutch and Russian Language Support
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has released firmware version 22.5.0 for the Switch 2, adding Dutch and Russian text-to-speech options in the Accessibility menu. The update also brings speech-to-text support for those languages during GameChat. The update expands accessibility to a broader audience.

Nintendo Switch 2 console on a dock

New languages enhance accessibility

The new firmware follows the previous 22.0.0 update, which introduced friend notes, GameChat enhancements, and flight mode options. Nintendo regularly refines the Switch 2 experience with system updates.

Version 22.5.0 includes Dutch and Russian as new languages for the Text to Speech feature in Accessibility. The same languages are now available for speech-to-text during GameChat. Nintendo also notes general system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.

The update is available globally as of June 15, 2026. The update is available through the system settings menu. No pricing changes or hardware modifications are tied to this firmware release.

Source: MP1ST

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