The patch addresses critical security exploits (specifically related to common network code shared across several multiplayer Switch titles) that could potentially allow remote code execution.
If you are installing the game via a Switch modding community (often referred to as "モ동숲" or "Modongsup" in certain databases), you must install the following components in this order:
: Update your custom system files and your console's primary system firmware to the latest stable version. Error: "Corrupted Data Detected" Animal Crossing New Horizons -NSP--Update 2.0.6...
Update 2.0.6 did not add new characters or items. Instead, it resolved hidden bugs and improved the overall gameplay experience.
designed to keep your island running smoothly. This patch primarily focuses on behind-the-scenes "technical fixes" to improve the overall gameplay experience and address minor bugs [1, 2]. Instead, it resolved hidden bugs and improved the
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 2.0.6 — What Changed in the NSP Patch?
If you are updating your game using an NSP file, ensure that your custom firmware (CFW) and system firmware (Horizon OS) are updated to match the requirements of the 2.0.6 patch. Attempting to install a newer update NSP on a severely outdated system firmware can result in a "soft brick" or cause the game to display a corrupted data error. 3. How Update 2.0.6 Affects Gameplay and Island Life Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 2
Publicly, Nintendo’s notes for 2.0.6 were uncharacteristically vague, stating simply that