Themes might be coming to the Switch 2 next year

When it comes to customizability, the Nintendo Switch handhelds have taken a back seat while Xbox Series and PS5 consoles allow gamers to personalize their home screens. Fans have been eagerly waiting for the same customizability since the original Switch, but to no avail. However, it looks like Nintendo will finally bring themes to the Switch 2.

The information comes from leaker Nash Weedle who posted on X that themes might be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, but it won’t happen this year (machine translated to English). It’s hard to tell exactly when they will arrive, if they actually do, but it could be early next year. Even so, having generic or game related themes will allow gamers to personalize their home screen and some UI elements, though that would likely be the extent of customizability. Themes would likely include icon changes, new backgrounds, sounds, and more. That’s how the PlayStation and Xbox consoles handle themes.

If and when they become available, players will likely be able to purchase them from the Nintendo shop or they could be included with a game purchase. Nintendo is expected to host another Direct event this month and there could be announcement about the themes for the Switch 2, but chances of that happening are low.

It should be noted that there is no official confirmation of a Direct event this month or the themes from Nintendo so take this information with a grain of salt. That being said, themes would surely be a welcome addition to the Switch 2.