Patch Notes & Update History

81 updates across 23 games

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Ver. 3.0.1 February 18, 2026
  • Fixed an issue where the game would run slower than normal after exiting the island hotel to an outdoor area.
  • Fixed an issue where, when asking Resetti to clean up the island, fences that were put away or in storage could change into different customizations or be duplicated, and some cleaned-up items could disappear.
  • Fixed an issue where Timmy and Tommy would sometimes stop following the player inside Nook’s Cranny.
  • +7 more changes
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Ver. 1.9.0 February 17, 2026
  • Added Thai as a supported language. If you set the language to “Thai/English” in the Nintendo Switch 2 system, the text will become Thai.
  • Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Ver. 1.4.3 February 17, 2026
  • Fixed an issue causing the Black Hinox in Hyrule Castle to appear as undefeated even after being defeated, preventing players from obtaining the Hinox Monster Medal. By downloading the update data, players will be able to obtain the Hinox Monster Medal.
  • Several other issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
Splatoon 3 Ver. 11.0.1 February 4, 2026
  • Specifications for some main weapons have changed. Weapon Change Details Rapid Blaster Rapid Blaster Deco Increased the radius of ink coverage caused by spray droplets from shots by approximately 10%. Rapid Blaster Pro Rapid Blaster Pro Deco Rapid Blaster Pro WNT-R Increased the amount of ink consumed by approximately 14%.
  • Fixes to Player Controls Fixed an issue where, when Blaster shots hit terrain or other objects, the explosion hit detection size for opposing players was slightly larger than intended. Fixed an issue where, when some Blaster shots hit terrain or other objects, the controller would vibrate. Fixed an issue where, when S-BLAST '91 or S-BLAST '92 shots hit terrain or other objects, the same sound effect would play as when they exploded in the air.
  • Fixes to Multiplayer Fixed an issue where the ink that appears at a player’s feet when they enter or extend Flow Aura was not being displayed on other players’ screens.
Super Mario Party Jamboree Ver. 2.3.0 February 3, 2026
  • Support added for Thai and Polish.
  • Several other adjustments and fixes have been made to improve the gameplay experience.
  • Several other adjustments and fixes have been made to improve the gameplay experience.
Splatoon 3 Ver. 11.0.0 January 28, 2026
  • Players will now gain a Flow Aura when they do well in battle, such as when they defeat opponents consecutively within a short period of time.
  • When an ally or opponent has taken damage, that player’s approximate remaining health will now be displayed.
  • Slightly decreased collision-detection size for players in swim form to make it harder for opponents’ attacks to hit.
  • +9 more changes
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Ver. 1.1.0 January 20, 2026
  • You can now play as Dixie Kong. Her action when jumping is different from when jumping with Diddy Kong.
  • A Turbo Attack mode where you can race through the stage at high speed has been added.
  • Now supports Brazilian Portuguese language.
  • +4 more changes
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Ver. 3.0.0 January 14, 2026
  • The previously announced new content and features have been added.
  • It’s now possible to craft up to 10 items at once if you have enough materials.
  • Items stored in your home storage can now be used as DIY materials.
  • +18 more changes
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Ver. 1.1.0 December 3, 2025
  • You can now use amiibo from the amiibo page on the pause menu.
  • Rumble effects have been added to cinematics.
  • When the Nintendo Switch version of the game is launched on Nintendo Switch 2, the text “Switch 2 Edition” will now be displayed on the menu after the title screen. Selecting this will take the user to the upgrade pack page on Nintendo eShop.
  • +4 more changes
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Ver. 1.4.1 October 14, 2025
  • Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Ver. 1.2.2 September 30, 2025
  • Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
Splatoon 3 Ver. 10.1.0 September 3, 2025
  • Specifications for some main weapons have changed.
  • Specifications for some special weapons have changed.
  • Points required for some special weapons have been changed.
Super Mario Party Jamboree Ver. 2.2.0 September 2, 2025
  • If you are playing the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, when selecting “Super Mario Party Jamboree” from the title screen, video output has been increased to Full HD (1080p) in handheld, tabletop, and TV modes.
  • The difficulty for Carnival Coaster on the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has been adjusted in places.
  • Several other adjustments and fixes have been made to improve the gameplay experience.
  • +1 more changes
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Ver. 1.1.0 August 20, 2025
  • Added support for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
  • Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
  • Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
Super Mario Party Jamboree Ver. 2.1.1 August 5, 2025
  • Fixed a bug where, when playing on Nintendo Switch 2 and following certain steps, in online rankings for certain minigames, records are uploaded that haven’t actually been achieved.
Game Builder Garage Ver. 1.1.1 August 5, 2025
  • Fixed issues with system functionality when playing using a Nintendo Switch 2 console.
  • Fixed issue with the system behavior when playing on Nintendo Switch 2.
Super Mario Party Jamboree Ver. 2.1.0 July 16, 2025
  • Added support for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
  • Fixed a bug where players are unable to progress the game when the rules explanation screen for Broozer Bash is displayed for a long time.
  • Fixed the following bugs in the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition:
  • +7 more changes
  • Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
  • Fixed an issue in which the player was unable to use the Daily Bonus effects “Health Recovery” or “Hearty Meal” if they had increased their hearts to the maximum number.
  • Several other issues related to ZELDA NOTES have been addressed.
  • Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
  • Portuguese (Brazil) text has been revised.
  • Several other issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
Splatoon 3 Ver. 10.0.1 June 26, 2025
  • Fixes to Game Operation Fixed an issue where the game tended to run slower than before when there were a lot of shots and characters on the stage so that the game will now operate at the same level as Ver. 9.3.0.
  • Fixes to Multiplayer Fixed an issue in Urchin Underpass where players could use unintended means to climb the outer perimeter of the stage. Fixed an issue in Urchin Underpass in Tower Control mode where players sometimes clipped into terrain. Fixed an issue in Urchin Underpass in Rainmaker mode where the goal distance did not change smoothly at certain places.
  • SplatNet 3 Fixed an issue where “Next Freshness Up” did not display in Weapon Data.
Super Mario Odyssey Ver. 1.4.1 June 24, 2025
  • Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience on Nintendo Switch 2.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Ver. 2.0.8 June 18, 2025
  • Fixed an issue where the game could not progress when attempting to change the door decoration variation while suggesting a resident's home exterior to Tom Nook at Resident Services.
  • Fixed an issue where newly crafted fencing would not be added to the player’s inventory if a remade version of the same fence was already in their pocket.
  • Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the game play experience.
Super Mario Party Jamboree Ver. 2.0.0 June 17, 2025
  • Fixed a bug where users are sometimes unable to get the “Defeat Imposter Bowser for the first time.” achievement when Bowser Kaboom Squad ends.
  • Fixed a bug where the game can no longer progress when specific operations are performed in “Party-Planner Trek.”
  • Fixed a bug where CPUs could be controlled by unused but connected controllers in certain minigames.
  • +4 more changes
  • Portuguese (Brazil) text has been revised.
  • Several other issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
  • Portuguese (Brazil) text has been revised.
  • Several other issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
Splatoon 3 Ver. 10.0.0 June 11, 2025
  • Made it so that the screen displays in more detail.
  • Made on-screen movement smoother in the following areas.
  • In Salmon Run, smoothed Salmonid animations even when there’s a large number of Salmonids in the stage.
  • +22 more changes
  • Added support for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
  • Added support for the Portuguese (Brazil) system language setting.
  • Several other issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
  • +2 more changes
  • Added support for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
  • Added support for the Portuguese (Brazil) system language setting.
  • Added support for the Sidon, Tulin, Yunobo, and Riju amiibo.
  • +4 more changes
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Ver. 1.0.2 June 3, 2025
  • Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2.
ARMS Ver. 5.5.1 June 3, 2025
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • Frame rate: Optimized for Nintendo Switch 2 for smoother movement (even when playing with 3 or more players).
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for improved image contrast and brightness. Note: HDR-compatible display required when playing in TV mode.
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain Ver. 1.2.0 June 3, 2025
  • Added support for GameShare.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Ver. 1.4.0 June 3, 2025
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for improved image contrast and brightness.
  • Added support for GameShare.
  • Added Korean as a supported language.
  • Added support for GameShare:
  • Added Korean as a supported language.
  • +1 more changes
Game Builder Garage Ver. 1.1.0 June 3, 2025
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • Added support for Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. Up to 8 Joy-Con 2 can be used. (As up to now, 1 USB mouse can be used, as well.)
  • As a result of improved processing speed, there may be some changes in behavior in games that were made previously on Nintendo Switch.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Ver. 1.0.2 June 3, 2025
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • Frame rate: Optimized for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2 (including Bowser's Fury).
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for improved image contrast and brightness (Bowser's Fury only).
  • +1 more changes
Super Mario Odyssey Ver. 1.4.0 June 3, 2025
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for improved image contrast and brightness.
  • Added support for GameShare.
  • Added a feature to display only favorited echoes in the list of echoes after 30 or more echoes have been learned.
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for improved image contrast and brightness. Note: HDR-compatible display required when playing in TV mode.
  • +3 more changes
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for improved image contrast and brightness. Note: HDR-compatible display required when playing in TV mode.
Pokémon Scarlet Ver. 4.0.0 June 2, 2025
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • Frame rate: Improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2.
Pokémon Violet Ver. 4.0.0 June 2, 2025
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • Frame rate: Improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Ver. 2.0.7 May 27, 2025
  • Improved the compatibility for multiplayer sessions between Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Ver. 3.0.5 May 21, 2025
  • Fixed issue where, when player creates ghost data for “3DS Music Park” after fulfilling particular conditions for the Time Trials, the data could not be uploaded.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Ver. 3.0.4 May 13, 2025
  • Fixed issue where, when playing “3DS Music Park” during Time Trials and the player opened and closed the pause menu over and over, the timing of the “notes” jumping lost sync with the background music and ghost data that was registered would start not playing correctly.
  • Fixed issue where coins thrown by spectators disappear before they fall onto the course in “N64 Rainbow Road.”
  • Fixed an issue where the software would shut down during Skell flight in affinity mission: "A Girl's Wings".
  • Fixed an issue where the host player's position and appearance would not be displayed when joining Online Missions.
  • Fixed an issue where the destination marker for Material Tracking and Squad Tasks would not be displayed.
  • +24 more changes
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Ver. 1.0.2 October 20, 2024
  • Fixed an issue where an invisible wall at the entrance to Goron City would impede progress during a Main Quest at Eldin Volcano.
  • Fixed an issue at a particular location where the player could target empty space, then bind to that target and pull in a way that would impede progress.
  • Fixed various issues to create a smoother gaming experience.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Ver. 1.0.1 September 25, 2024
  • Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Ver. 3.0.3 September 11, 2024
  • Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
Pokémon Scarlet Ver. 3.0.1 January 31, 2024
  • If the player used items to level up an Inkay to Lv. 29 or lower, the game would stop responding to button input. This bug has been fixed.
  • Some materials needed to craft TM223 (Metal Sound) were previously dropped by a Pokémon that appears in only one version of the game. This issue has been resolved. Shieldon Claws are no longer required to craft TM223 (Metal Sound).
  • After players installed the Item Printer in the League Club Room, under certain circumstances players could get stuck between the Item Printer and the wall. This bug has been fixed. Affected players can now get unstuck by speaking to the character next to the Item Printer and selecting “I want to print something!”
  • +3 more changes
Pokémon Violet Ver. 3.0.1 January 31, 2024
  • If the player used items to level up an Inkay to Lv. 29 or lower, the game would stop responding to button input. This bug has been fixed.
  • Some materials needed to craft TM223 (Metal Sound) were previously dropped by a Pokémon that appears in only one version of the game. This issue has been resolved. Shieldon Claws are no longer required to craft TM223 (Metal Sound).
  • After players installed the Item Printer in the League Club Room, under certain circumstances players could get stuck between the Item Printer and the wall. This bug has been fixed. Affected players can now get unstuck by speaking to the character next to the Item Printer and selecting “I want to print something!”
  • +3 more changes
Pokémon Scarlet Ver. 3.0.0 December 13, 2023
  • The difficulty of the Ogre Oustin’ minigame has been adjusted.
  • We have fixed a bug that resulted in the Hospitality Ability causing unintended behavior in certain situations.
  • The effects of the Protosynthesis and Quark Drive Abilities will no longer occur while the Neutralizing Gas Ability is in effect.
  • +1 more changes
Pokémon Violet Ver. 3.0.0 December 13, 2023
  • The difficulty of the Ogre Oustin’ minigame has been adjusted.
  • We have fixed a bug that resulted in the Hospitality Ability causing unintended behavior in certain situations.
  • The effects of the Protosynthesis and Quark Drive Abilities will no longer occur while the Neutralizing Gas Ability is in effect.
  • +1 more changes
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Ver. 3.0.1 November 28, 2023
  • Fixed an issue where the player was unable to acquire a strong item even though they did not take an Item Box by stopping or going in reverse during a race, or take an item countless times from an Item Box in same location, when the communication is unstable during an online match.
  • Fixed an issue where the glider did not open when getting on a glide ramp that is past the suspension bridge in Tour Vancouver Velocity.
  • Fixed an issue where the player might fall into a crevice in the cliff and not be able to move in Tour Rome Avanti.
  • +4 more changes
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Ver. 1.0.1 November 20, 2023
  • Selecting “Restart” or “Exit Course” will revert points to what they were before entering the course.
  • Additions and adjustments have been made to staff names.
  • Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Ver. 3.0.0 November 8, 2023
  • Added paid DLC: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass, Wave 6 (two cups, eight courses, four characters, 17 Mii racing suits).
  • Added “Music” button to the top menu.
  • Added feature where other players who aren’t friends can join in a Room.
  • +12 more changes
Pokémon Scarlet Ver. 2.0.2 October 11, 2023
  • Under certain conditions, victories against the NPC Trainers scattered across the game world may not have been recorded. As a result, the rewards players could earn by winning a certain number of battles — such as from Pokémon League representatives in the Paldea region or Ogre Clan members in the land of Kitakami — were not obtainable. This bug has been fixed, so players who experienced this issue can now challenge affected NPC Trainers again to record their victories and subsequently receive any eligible rewards.
  • It was not previously possible to transfer certain special Pokémon to Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet via Pokémon HOME if those Pokémon were brought into Pokémon HOME from Pokémon GO, even if a Pokémon of the same species had already been obtained in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet prior to version 1.3.2. This bug has been fixed, and the issue has been resolved.
  • Other select bug fixes have been implemented.
Pokémon Violet Ver. 2.0.2 October 11, 2023
  • Under certain conditions, victories against the NPC Trainers scattered across the game world may not have been recorded. As a result, the rewards players could earn by winning a certain number of battles — such as from Pokémon League representatives in the Paldea region or Ogre Clan members in the land of Kitakami — were not obtainable. This bug has been fixed, so players who experienced this issue can now challenge affected NPC Trainers again to record their victories and subsequently receive any eligible rewards.
  • It was not previously possible to transfer certain special Pokémon to Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet via Pokémon HOME if those Pokémon were brought into Pokémon HOME from Pokémon GO, even if a Pokémon of the same species had already been obtained in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet prior to version 1.3.2. This bug has been fixed, and the issue has been resolved.
  • Other select bug fixes have been implemented.
Pokémon Scarlet Ver. 2.0.1 September 12, 2023
  • You will now be able lock the mini map that appears while you are out in the field so that up is always north. You can do this by pressing the Right Stick twice while you have the map app open to select the App and mini maps locked setting.
  • Camera settings have been added to the Options menu. These settings will let you adjust how the camera works while you are out in the field.
  • We have added a feature that allows you to signal a Pokémon accompanying you in the field to stop and wait where it is. To give this signal, press the Left Stick.
  • +9 more changes
Pokémon Violet Ver. 2.0.1 September 12, 2023
  • You will now be able lock the mini map that appears while you are out in the field so that up is always north. You can do this by pressing the Right Stick twice while you have the map app open to select the App and mini maps locked setting.
  • Camera settings have been added to the Options menu. These settings will let you adjust how the camera works while you are out in the field.
  • We have added a feature that allows you to signal a Pokémon accompanying you in the field to stop and wait where it is. To give this signal, press the Left Stick.
  • +9 more changes
  • Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the screen to flicker intensely when large amounts of stamps were placed on the Map.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented players from obtaining the contents of treasure chests attached to Flux Constructs when the treasure chests vanished as a result of the Flux Construct’s attacks.
  • If a certain event does not trigger when talking to Koltin after collecting all of the Bubbul Gems, downloading this update data will fix it so that the event triggers.
  • +1 more changes
Game Builder Garage Ver. 1.0.2 July 11, 2023
  • Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Ver. 2.0.6 November 14, 2022
  • Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
ARMS Ver. 5.4.1 November 14, 2022
  • Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain Ver. 1.1.0 December 23, 2021
  • Added a setting to restrict pictures of things like bugs in Fast Focus, Super Fast Focus, Speed Sorting, and Super Speed Sorting in each mode. Note If you restrict the display of these pictures, the variety within those activities will be reduced. If you restrict the display of these pictures, only Ghosts who have also restricted the display will appear in Ghost Clash for Fast Focus, Super Fast Focus, Speed Sorting, and Super Speed Sorting.
  • Moved the ‘Secret’ button, which hides your age, on the screen where you input your age to a position where it’s easier to find. If you’ve already created user data, you can select your user and go to the Options → Age screen and select the ‘Secret’ button.
  • Added a display when you haven’t been issued a Ghost ID for how to obtain one at the top screen of Ghost Clash.
  • +2 more changes
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Ver. 1.1.0 February 11, 2021
  • Fixed various issues to improve the overall gameplay experience.
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Ver. 1.1.3 November 24, 2020
  • Fixed an issue that caused an error to occur when the software couldn’t correctly confirm each player’s update data version, depending on the communication status.
  • In ludo, when there are no pieces on the board that can be moved, you can now only re-roll the dice the number of times that the Starting Threshold was set to.
  • Raised the maximum Play Count for each game from 99 to 999.
  • Improved the stability of synchronous communication when playing online.
  • +8 more changes
  • Fixed an issue that occurred when playing Riichi Mahjong in either Local or Online Play. This issue caused the software to close if one player selected “Pon” and another player selected “Chi,” depending on which was selected first.
  • Fixed an issue that occurred when playing Riichi Mahjong in Play with Anyone. If a player completed a Double Twin Runs hand, this issue caused the Sevens Pairs hand to be prioritized instead.
  • Fixed an issue that occurred when playing Shogi or Mini Shogi in Play with Anyone. After selecting “No” in response to the “Promote?” prompt, this issue prevented the game from progressing if the next player didn’t take any action within a given amount of time.
  • +3 more changes
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Ver. 1.0.1 October 24, 2019
  • Fixed an error where certain conditions would cause Marin to stop moving in Toronbo Shores, and the game would lock up.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Ver. 1.3.0 July 29, 2019
  • Support has been added for Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04:VR Kit Toy-Con VR Goggles. You can start the game from VR on the Title Screen.
  • Various gameplay fixes.
  • We have made the game compatible with the VR Goggles from Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit.
  • We fixed some other issues so the player can enjoy the game.
Super Mario Odyssey Ver. 1.3.0 April 25, 2019
  • Now supporting Toy-Con VR Goggles from the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit.
  • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Ver. 1.2.0 March 13, 2019
  • Additional content SPECIAL is now available. For details please visit the official website.
  • Various gameplay fixes.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Ver. 1.1.0 February 13, 2019
  • You can now go on adventures with two people. For details, please visit the official website.
ARMS Ver. 5.4 September 19, 2018
  • Smartphone app “Nintendo Switch Online” now supported.
  • Video Playback from the Dashboard is now smoother.
  • The following ARMS have been adjusted.
ARMS Ver. 5.3 April 10, 2018
  • New "Dashboard" feature added.
  • Check out the latest rankings, and tons of useful videos!
  • From Dashboard you can see the following.
  • +3 more changes
ARMS Ver. 5.2 March 6, 2018
  • The Party Crash mode “Big Time ARMS” can now be selected in regular battle as well, so you can try something a little different. Feel free to use it as a handicap!
  • Added 15 new images to Gallery.
  • Fixed issue where fighters with super armor would not have their ARMS disabled by electric attacks during a rush attack.
  • +2 more changes
Super Mario Odyssey Ver. 1.2.0 February 21, 2018
  • After completing the game a new mini-game Balloon World will now be playable.
  • Talk to Luigi in any of the kingdoms to start playing.
  • After completing the game, a number of special outfits will be added to the shop.
  • +5 more changes
Super Mario Odyssey Ver. 1.1.0 November 30, 2017
  • Added Korean-language support.