Nintendo Switch 2 Jailbreak Exploit Patched in Firmware Update 23.5.0, Blocking Game Dumping and Modding
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Less than three weeks after the historical hacking of Switch 2 that allowed to emulate the games on PC and convert them to run them natively on ARM computers, tablets and smart smartphones (like Macs), Nintendo has updated its console. Version 23.5.0 blocks the exploit that gave access to the system. The damage remains considerable: the biggest games of Switch 2 are already circulating on pirate sites.
Nintendo Switch 2 Jailbreak Exploit Patched in Firmware Update 23.5.0, Blocking Game Dumping and Modding
Nintendo has reportedly patched the operating system exploit used in the recent Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreak with firmware update 23.5.0. According to Switch researcher OatmealDome, the update closes the entry…
Nintendo has now fixed the Switch 2 jailbreak
Following the release of the latest Switch 2 update, Nintendo has fixed the recent jailbreak that was affecting the system. What does this mean? The main takeaway is that it will no longer be possible to dump and mod games. That said, we could see some exceptions with some cartridge games and potentially game updates. Reports of Nintendo Switch 2...
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