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Nintendo Updates Pikmin 3 Deluxe to Version 1.2.0 for Switch 2

The free August 31 patch prepares the game for higher-resolution displays, expanding local social play.

Overview

  • Nintendo released Version 1.2.0 for Pikmin 3 Deluxe on August 31, 2026, and the update is available now via the official support release.
  • The patch adds support for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs, delivering a sharper image in both docked and handheld modes.
  • GameShare support is included so two players can run the competitive Bingo Battle on separate devices either locally or online using GameChat.
  • From the Bingo Battle title screen Nintendo added explicit menu options for Local Play and Via GameChat to make those modes easier to access.
  • Nintendo notes the original Nintendo Switch build was not changed by this update and the demo remains at its earlier version, and this release makes Pikmin 3 Deluxe the 18th first-party title to receive a free Switch 2 update.