Nintendo is expanding language support for its highly anticipated Switch 2, beginning with a firmware update scheduled for release at 2:00 AM Polish time on January 22nd. The update will introduce Polish language options to two key first-party titles,*Donkey Kong Bananza* and *Mario Kart World*,marking a significant shift in Nintendo’s localization strategy for the Polish market [[1]]. While Polish language options have appeared in some Switch games previously [[2]], this is the first time Nintendo is extending full localization to major, system-selling franchises.
Nintendo is set to release a new firmware update that will bring Polish language support to two of its first-party titles, a move keenly anticipated by players in Poland.
Last year, a Nintendo Switch firmware update sparked excitement among gamers, with many hoping it would finally add Polish language options to the console’s system menus. While that initial patch didn’t deliver a complete overhaul, it quickly became apparent that it was a precursor to a larger plan.
The company subsequently confirmed that the first update was “stage one,” with a follow-up planned for this year. Now, that moment has arrived, and Nintendo is preparing to deliver on its promise.
A new firmware update will be deployed to Nintendo servers at 2:00 AM Polish time on January 22nd. The primary focus of this update is to introduce Polish language support for two upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games.
Players will initially be able to experience Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World in Polish. This represents a significant step forward, as while some Switch and Switch 2 games already offer Polish language options, this marks the first time Nintendo is providing localization for major, first-party titles that drive console sales. The addition of localized language options can significantly broaden a game’s appeal and accessibility.
Michał Pisarski confirmed the news:
This is, of course, just the beginning. Fans can expect further translations in the future, with tonight’s update serving as a concrete demonstration that Nintendo is now prioritizing the Polish market more than ever before.
