{
  "id": 19529163,
  "title": "Nintendo has patched the Switch 2’s first jailbreak, so it looks like the party is over for now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/nintendo-has-patched-the-switch-2s-first-jailbreak-so-it-looks-like",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-11T17:14:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/nintendo-has-patched-switch-2-first-jailbreak-it-looks-like-party-over-for-now/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nintendo has reportedly patched the Switch 2's first jailbreak, ending a brief period of freedom for the console. The jailbreak involved using the Switch programming app SmileBASIC and the game Civilization VII to access the device's filesystem module and execute native code with elevated system permissions. This exploit led to a surge in emulators and translation layers, with popular titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time becoming playable on PC and Mac. However, the latest Switch 2 firmware update 23.5.0 has put an end to this unauthorized activity. The update blocks the exploit, making it impossible to dump and mod games from updated handhelds. Those who have already jailbroken their Switch 2 consoles can continue using their unlocked devices, provided they do not update to the latest firmware. It is worth noting that Nintendo did not introduce new master encryption keys with the firmware update, meaning physical cartridges can still be dumped. However, digital releases with Game-Key Cards will not be accessible. The initial Switch 2 exploit was uncovered with the help of AI, and it is likely that someone will employ Claude to jailbreak the handheld's latest firmware again. Despite this, Nintendo's firmware update 23.5.0 does not acknowledge the exploit in its patch notes.",
  "summary": "Upcoming physical titles can reportedly still be dumped from Switch 2 consoles that have already been jailbroken.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Nintendo Switch 2 emulation on Android already has The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake up and running",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/nintendo-switch-2-emulation-on-android-already-has-the-legend-of",
        "published": "2026-11-10T16:59:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Nintendo sold 5.2M copies of its The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake in just four days, giving the Switch 2 the blockbuster hit it had been waiting for (Vlad Savov/Bloomberg)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/nintendo-sold-5-2m-copies-of-its-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time",
        "published": "2026-11-11T07:40:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Creative Bloq",
        "title": "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review: A sublime remake that enhances and enchants in equal measure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-review-a-sublime-remake-that",
        "published": "2026-11-11T08:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "Nintendo Defends Decision to Cut Mario and Yoshi Easter Eggs From The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/nintendo-defends-decision-to-cut-mario-and-yoshi-easter-eggs-from-the",
        "published": "2026-11-11T10:51:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Hardware",
        "title": "Nintendo unleashes DMCA takedown wave against open-source Switch modchip firmware, 144 tools disabled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/nintendo-unleashes-dmca-takedown-wave-against-open-source-switch",
        "published": "2026-11-11T13:42:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}