Nintendo Switch · CFW & bootloader

Atmosphère and Hekate resources, with model-specific setup and compatible version requirements.

Custom Firmware

The software that unlocks homebrew on the Switch

Atmosphère CFW project artwork
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Atmosphère CFW

The most widely used custom firmware for the Nintendo Switch. Open source, actively maintained, and the base most homebrew expects.

Custom Firmware Open Source Homebrew Support Actively Updated
Atmosphère downloads & setup
Hekate Bootloader workflow illustration

Hekate Bootloader

Bootloader and recovery tools for supported Switch setups. Match the release to your Atmosphère and firmware configuration.

Hekate downloads & setup