Nintendo heeft Wii U systeemupdate versie 5.2.0 gelanceerd in Noord Amerika. Het bedrijf zegt dat de nieuwste firmware update icoon folders introduceert in het Wii U menu. Ook is er een download management icoon toegevoegd. Verder zou ook de stabiliteit van de software verder verbeterd zijn:
Changes to the Wii U Menu:
•Folders can now be created in the Wii U Menu to hold and organize software icons
•A Download Management icon has been added to the Wii U Menu
Changes to Quick Start Menu:
•The Quick Start Menu will now display when the Wii U is powered on from the Wii U GamePad TV Remote
•Options have been added to Power Settings that allow users to hide certain software from the Quick Start Menu
Changes to the HOME Menu:
•The design and layout of the HOME Menu has been updated
Changes to the Nintendo eShop:
•Disabled usage of characters not used when redeeming Nintendo eShop cards (O, I, Z, etc.)
Improvements to system stability and usability:
•Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience