Jailbreaking a Nintendo Switch V2 (the version with the "Mariko" chip released in 2019) requires a hardware modchip; unlike early V1 models, there is no software-only "softmod" available for this version. Core Requirements

meaning they require hardware modification to run custom firmware (CFW). Current State of Switch V2 Modding Hardware Requirement

Would you like a simplified “beginner’s checklist” for the V2 jailbreak process (tools, risks, first steps)?

You will need:

The V2 Update: The newer version includes a physical button to cycle through games, replacing the clunky "eject-and-reinsert" method of the original.