Nintendo releases more Switch 1 game updates to improve Switch 2 compatibility

Another round of Nintendo Switch game updates have gone live, which improve compatibility on Switch 2.

These patches are separate for the ones that just dropped that focus on visual and technical improvements. For example, Nintendo identified screen flickering issues with Pikmin 3 Deluxe, which it has now started to address. Also, for Super Mario 3D All-Stars, you’ll need to download the new patch – otherwise you can’t actually play on Nintendo Switch 2.

Here’s the full lineup:

Kirby’s Dream Buffet version 1.0.0a update patch notes

General

• Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2.

Note: The version number in the lower right of the software title screen is still Ver. 1.0.0. The version number displayed in the software menu on the HOME Screen will display 1.0.0a if the update is applied.

Kirby Star Allies version 4.0.0a update patch notes

The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:

General

• Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2.

Note: The version number in the lower right of the software title screen is still Ver. 4.0.0. The version number displayed in the software menu on the HOME Screen will display 4.0.0a if the update is applied.

Pikmin 3 Deluxe version 1.1.2 update patch notes

General

• Partially alleviated an issue that occurs when playing on Nintendo Switch 2 where the entire screen flickers during some scenes in the game, such as when a day starts and ends.
  • We will be releasing an update in the near feature to fix this completely.

Note: An update addressing the problem above has not been distributed for “Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo ver.” However, we plan to perform the same fix as the full game in a future update.

Super Mario 3D All-Stars version 1.1.2 update patch notes

The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:

General

• Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2.

Note: The software update is required to play on Nintendo Switch 2.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder version 1.0.2 update patch notes

The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:

General

• Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 version 2.2.1 update patch notes

The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:

General

• Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2.

As for all of the other updates today, we have the roundup here.