Nintendo Switch Update Causing Crashes? Here’s What We Know

Nintendo’s been riding high lately. Between Nintendo Switch 2 hype, chaotic preorder demand, and some price-related backlash, it’s been a busy month for the Big N. But just when it seemed like things were smoothing out, the original Nintendo Switch got an update—and it’s not exactly going smoothly.

The newest firmware update was supposed to be all about quality-of-life improvements. We’re talking online license settings, the long-awaited game share functions previewed for Switch 2, user verification tweaks, and even a convenient system transfer option to move your stuff from the OG Nintendo Switch to the new one.

Sounds good, right? Yeah… until people’s consoles started crashing.

Error Code 2206-1015 Appears

Update 20.0.1 bricked my console and Nintendo is having me send in for repair.
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Almost immediately after downloading the latest update, some Nintendo Switch owners started reporting crashes—and they’re all seeing the same dreaded number: Error Code 2206-1015. It’s showing up during gameplay, at boot, and occasionally when users try to access certain system features.

While this doesn’t seem to be a widespread brick-your-console situation (yet), it’s enough of a mess that Nintendo’s customer support is being flooded with help requests. Players are reporting everything from frequent system freezes to being locked out of their games altogether.

And here’s the kicker: Nintendo doesn’t know why it’s happening. Or if they do, they haven’t shared.

No Fix (Yet), Just Frustration

Nintendo did confirm via social channels that it’s received multiple inquiries and is “investigating the issue.” However, there’s no confirmed fix and no official explanation as of now. Some support reps have allegedly told users that a follow-up patch might be necessary to resolve the crashing.

So basically, if you’ve seen that error code or if your console has suddenly developed a nervous breakdown after the update—you’re not alone. But you might be stuck waiting a while before any permanent solution arrives.

Final Thoughts

Switch updates are usually routine. This one? Not so much. And with all eyes still on the Switch 2, it’s a bad time for current-gen users to feel like afterthoughts. Hopefully, Nintendo rolls out a fix before frustration turns into fallout.

For now, if you haven’t updated your Switch yet—you might want to hold off. And if you have, well… keep an eye on Total Apex Gaming for the fix when it finally arrives.