Wii U Software Update 5.2.0 Adds Folder Support

Nintendo have released Wii U software update 5.2.0 today. It’s main feature is folder support. Users are able to create folders to store their software in a range of different colours. Outside of this, there are a few other smaller changes to a few items on the Home Screen.

You can find the full change log as well as some photos provided from Twitter friend @xaaronh below. The update is apparently available now so head to your nearest Wii U to start downloading.

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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