: This specific version number is associated with internal SDK releases and driver versions used during the console's lifecycle. Developers often reference it when troubleshooting compatibility with the GLSLC (GLSL Compiler) GPU code version 1.16. Documentation
While the Nintendo Switch system software has evolved through version 22.0.0+ (as of March 2026), the internal NVN API versioning follows a separate track. Nvn Api Version 55.15
: While newer versions exist to support updated system firmware, version 55.15 remains a point of reference for developers working with specific older builds or maintaining legacy projects that require precise environment parity. Comparison with Other APIs Nvn API Version 55
As of late 2025, NVIDIA has already released Nvn versions 55.20 and 56.00 in developer preview. However, for the Orin platform. It is expected to receive security and critical bug fixes until 2028, per NVIDIA’s embedded product lifecycle policy. : This specific version number is associated with
| Component | Minimum Version | |----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Tegra SoC | Orin AGX / Orin NX (also partially on Xavier, but without DSC) | | L4T (Linux for Tegra) | R35.4.1 or newer | | NVIDIA DriveOS | DriveOS 6.0.8+ | | Kernel Driver | nvhost 550.15.0+ | | User-space Nvn Library | libnvn.so.55.15.0 | | Companion GPU API | Vulkan 1.3 (for debugging via VK_LAYER_NVN_monitor) |