Nintendo has patched the recently discovered Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreak with its latest system update, version 23.5.0, released on November 10, 2026. The update reportedly closes the operating system vulnerability that allowed hackers to run custom code, modify games, and extract game data from the console.
According to dataminer OatmealDome, the OS exploit has been patched, making game dumping and modding through the existing method impossible on updated consoles. However, some exceptions involving upcoming physical cartridge releases and potentially game updates could remain.
Nintendo Switch 2 Update 23.5.0 Restricts Homebrew Exploits
The original jailbreak, discovered in October, relied on vulnerabilities involving SmileBASIC 4 and the physical version of Civilization VII. Developed by security researcher Sammy “pepsipu” Hajhamid, the software-based exploit allowed users to run homebrew applications, back up save files, and modify games such as Mario Kart World.
OatmealDome confirmed that the latest firmware prevents users from escaping the restricted environment of these games. Consequently, the existing entry points remain, but their homebrew capabilities are significantly limited.
Unlike the original Switch’s hardware-level vulnerability, the Switch 2 exploit was software-based, allowing Nintendo to address it through a firmware update.
Nintendo’s official update notes do not explicitly mention the jailbreak fix. Instead, they highlight general improvements and upcoming eShop gifting support, scheduled to launch on November 17, 2026.
