Asphalt Legends (Switch, Switch 2): all the updates (latest: Flames of Fortune)

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for Asphalt Legends (previously known as Asphalt 9: Legends, then Asphalt Legends: Unite) on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

Archives: launch to December 2025

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• Release date: December 2026
• Patch notes:

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MASTERY SYSTEM 

Returning from last year’s Roadmap, the Mastery system aims to reward the collectors out there. The team will be trying to make time to bring this for the end of the year, but no promises on this one. It’s a big task and it could slip to 2027. And although we have heard many of you mention the Mastery system of A9’s China edition, the team won’t be bringing a replica of it, so although it might have the same core line of motivations behind it, Asphalt Legends’ Mastery system will be different. Just wanted to keep expectations in check.

At its core, the Mastery system will reward our most dedicated car collectors with permanent bonuses to their account and garage, based on how many car collections you’ve managed to complete.

NEW TRACK 

And of course we couldn’t end the year without a brand new track for you to race on, and again, you’ll have to stay tuned for the location reveal!

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• Additional notes: roadmap subject to changes.
• Source: Gameloft

• Release date: October 2026
• Patch notes:

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NEW GAME MODE 

The Asphalt Team has already started cooking up a new game mode for next year.

We’re close to finalizing the concept, but a lot of things can still change, so we’re not ready to share just yet.

Hopefully we can provide you with more updates along the way!

WELCOME BACK RETURNING LEGENDS 

As you’ve seen, we have a couple of projects to help out new players, and we haven’t forgotten about our past legends!

For those of you who helped us forge Asphalt in the past, but who are currently taking a break, we also want to offer you a welcome back bonus to invite you back into the game and help you check out all the new stuff you missed.

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• Additional notes: roadmap subject to changes.
• Source: Gameloft

• Release date: July 2026
• Patch notes:

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PATH TO LEGENDS 

The path to greatness is always the hardest one… but we can probably help you out in the Path to Legends.

We’re constantly looking for new ways to help introduce newer players into the game, as catching up to the current meta from scratch can be quite the challenge.

With Path to Legends, we hope to offer a quick catch-up path for our legends-in-the-making, by offering them a clear set of goals that will help them get into the groove of things and offer some rewards to help them get into the thick of things faster.

REFERRAL PROGRAM 

Help us spread the word! Alongside the Path of Legends, we want to make it even easier for your friends to hop on to the game for a few races and check us out.

Through the Referral Program, your new friends will be able to get some juicy and helpful rewards to help them out on their first races, just by completing a few simple goals.

And if you want to activate recruiter mode, we’ll also be offering you rewards for each of your friends who is able to complete their list of goals.

NEW TRACK 

Summer wouldn’t be the same without a brand new and exciting location to explore.

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• Additional notes: roadmap subject to changes.
• Source: Gameloft

• Release date: May 2026
• Patch notes:

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MULTIPLAYER REVAMP 

The team has learned a lot from both the changes made last year to multiplayer, and all the feedback received from our players.

Although we’ve slotted this as a “May” update, this could be also considered a “full year project”, as there will still be balancing efforts made throughout. May however is our soft deadline to make sure our largest changes are in place.

The main goal behind our revamp is to ensure that multiplayer still offers a competitive challenge for those who seek it, while also offering a rewarding experience without having to sacrifice enjoying other events.

So, with that in mind, the team will be taking a full look at our current system, from milestones, to divisions, and even league reset timings.

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• Additional notes: roadmap subject to changes.
• Source: Gameloft

• Release date: April 2026
• Patch notes:

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COMMUNITY MILESTONES 

In April we’ll be having fun with a new event based on Community Milestones.

The entire community will finally have the chance to work together towards unlocking community rewards for the entire community!

We’re still in the process of sharing ideas, and the team is committed to finally bringing Community Milestones into the game.

We also want to make things a bit more involved this time, instead of offering a single goal. So, expect some extra challenges thrown your way compared to our previous editions.

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• Additional notes: roadmap subject to changes.
• Source: Gameloft

• Release date: February 2026
• Patch notes:

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SHOP REWORK 

For February we plan to release an in-game shop rework.

This will feature a complete revamp to our current Shop UI.

The revamp will add a metric-ton of structure, offering a deeper categorization of available offers and deals, to finally put a stop to endless scrolling within a single menu.

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• Additional notes: roadmap subject to changes.
• Source: Gameloft

• Release date: February 16th 2026
• Patch notes:

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DRAGONFORCE

Feel the engines fire, feel the thunder rise, as a new Spotlight Event arrives featuring none other than DragonForce!

The Spotlight will aslo feature a brand new mode that will have you riding to the beat as you try to survive til the end of the race!

DRIVE SYNDICATE SIDE STORY

Our first Side Story event arrives, and takes you straight back into the action!

Accept the challenge for a chance to unlock the Rimac Nevera R and add it to your garage!

NEW EVO CARS

Two new cars will be gaining EVO upgrades: the Ford Shelby GTR350R and the Aston Martin Valkyrie.

NEW LEGO TECHNIC BMW M4 GT3 EVO

Time to build our latest car, with the arrival of the LEGO Technic BMW M4 GT3 EVO!

Race for real, Build for real.

LUNAR YEAR SPOTLIGHT

Climb aboard the W Motors Fenyr SuperSport and the Lamborghini SC18 and join us as we celebrate the year of the Horse (power).

And without further ado, let’s get on to our new cars!

NEW CARS

• Nilu27 NILU
• Icona Vulcano Spyder
• Lexus LFA Nürburgring Package (Legend Pass Car)
• LEGO Technic BMW M4 GT3 EVO
• Rimac Nevera R (Key Car)
• Porsche 935 Dragonforce Edition

FLAMES OF FORTUNE SEASON

LEGEND PASS CAR: Lexus LFA Nürburgring Package

ULTIMATE PASS CAR: Aston Martin Valkyrie

SPECIAL EVENTS

• DragonForce Spotlight: (3/2 – 2/3)(*) A brand new spotlight event which will have you racing to the beat alongside DragonForce classics and feature the Nilu27 NILU, the Porsche 935 Dragonforce Edition, the Porsche 911 GTS Coupe, the BXR Bailey Blade GT1 and the Lotus Evija.
• EVO Special Event: (3/2 -13/2)(*) A new style of special event, aimed to helping you max out and unlock EVO options for our latest EVO additions: the Aston Martin Valkyrie and the Ford Shelby GT350R.
• DS E-TENSE Performance GP: (16/2 -5/3) The DS E-TENSE Performance returns to the GP, for a new round of performance based matchups.
• Drive Syndicate: Side Stories: (10/2 – 10/3)(*) This Drive Syndicate packs an electric punch, bringing the new Rimac Nevera R alongside the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Package, the Bentley Mulliner Bacalar, the FV Frangivento GT65, the Mercedes-Benz Silver Lightning, and the Bugatti Centodieci.
• Festival of the Fire Horse Spotlight: (16/2 – 24/2) We celebrate the new year of the Horse(power) with the W Motors Fenyr SuperSport and the Lamborghini SC18.
• Lotus E-R9 SE: (20/2 – 6/3)(*) The Lotus E-R9 returns for a special event, alongside the Lamborghini Miura Concept, Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta, the Lamborghini Reventon Roadster, the Toyota GR Super Sport Concept, the Zenvo TSR-S, and the Spania 2015 GTA Spano.
• Lamborghini Aventador J Special Hunt: (25/2 – 11/3) A special Car hunt arrives to help close the season.
• Seasonal Revving: (3/2 – 3/3)(*) Chase after the Bugatti Divo, while celebrating the best cars of last season, including the Zenvo Aurora Agil, the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG DTM, the Koenigsegg Chimera, and the Tushek Aeon E.
• Starway: Speedtail: (3/2 – 2/3)(*) Our seasonal Starway will allow you to chase the McLaren Speedtail with the Lamborghini Centenario, the Apollo N, the Arrinera Hussarya 33, the W Motors Lykan HyperSport, the Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder, and the Peugeot Onyx.

TIME LIMITED EVENTS

• American Football Day: (6/2 – 9/2) Get ready for American Football’s greatest night aboard the Deus Vayanne.
• Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Star Hunt: (9/2 – 19/2) The product of a collab born in F1, this classic supercar will be available in this season’s Star Hunt.
• Rio Festival 2026: (12/2 – 20/2) Celebrate Carnaval aboard the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, the Drako GTE, and the Aston Martin DB12.
• LEGO Technic Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Legendary Hunt: (12/2 – 22/2) Another chance at grabbing the missing pieces for your LEGO Stingray!
• Valentine’s Day: (13/2 – 17/2) Can there be a more romantic car than the Citroën GT by Citroën? (Spoilers: Yes, but it sure is pretty)
• Crescent Moon: (16/2 – 20/2) Celebrate the start of Ramadan aboard the McLaren GT.
• Taj Mahotsav 2026: (17/2 – 26/2) Rejoice with the arts alongside the Aston Martin Vantage GT12.
• Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Epic Hunt: (19/2 – 2/3) As the Star hunt waines, the Epic hunt rises. Get yourself some Epic Import Parts!
• Car Hunts: Last but not least, this season’s car hunts in order are the Legend Pass exclusive: Ferrari F12 Berlinetta (3/2 – 15/2)(*), the Jaguar XJR-15 (3/2 – 15/2) and the Glickenhaus 004C (17/2 – 1/3).

OTHER CHANGES

MORE TRACKS FOR TEAM PURSUIT

You’ll now have more variety as you chase each other down, as we’re bringing the Paris, Osaka, Rome, Shanghai, Tuscany and Chicago tracks into the mix!

MULTIPLAYER UPDATE

We know we’re due a reset, but we’re slightly delaying it until our next update (April) as we plan to bring further changes during the update (stay tuned for more details).

However we are updating the Car Filters and Card Packs for these 2 seasons, so at least there will be something fresh until the big changes arrive.

EVO BALANCING

The Bugatti Chiron EVO options have received some tweaks this season.

The overall rank boost provided by EVO setups has been reduced, alongside a rebalance of archetypes. Light archetypes have been slightly nerfed, however Heavy and Overload setups have received boosts to comparatively improve their performance and make them more viable as a choice during races.

NINTENDO SWITCH UPDATE DELAY

For Nintendo Switch devices, the update will hit the track with a bit of delay.

We’re working pedal to the metal to bridge the gap and as it currently stands, we’re looking at the update being available between the 9th and the 16th.
Although we can’t confirm a date at this stage, we already have made plans to ensure our Nintendo fans don’t miss out:

• Interim Calendar: While we wait for the update to become available, Switch players will still be able to continue to take part in any event that started in the previous season, such as the Unleashed and Jesko Absolut Special events alongside any TLEs or non-LP Exclusive Car hunts as originally planned.
  We will also be giving them a headstart in our upcoming LOTUS ER-9 SE, which will start on the 3rd of February for all of our Switch players!
• Delayed start and end to events: To ensure you don’t miss out on anything, we are delaying the start of (*)marked events and Showcase events until the update is available for Nintendo Switch devices. We will also be maintaining the duration of these events, so you can expect them to overlap alongside the events planned for next season on Switch. Unfortunately we can’t confirm the dates as they will be adapted depending on when we’re able to release the update.
• Legend Pass: Will become available once more alongside the season start. Rewards will remain unchanged but we have removed a Chapter from the LP challenges to make it easier to complete in time.
• Compensation: All Switch players will receive a compensation for their troubles! Amount will be confirmed alongside the final release date.
• No MP1 Events: Unfortunately players will not be able to join in our first MP1 event, as it requires all players on the same update. We will be making MP2 and MP3 events available.
• Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade: Once the update is available we will also be releasing a free* DLC for Nintendo Switch 2, unlocking the full power of the console and providing improved performance and graphics for the device!

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• Additional notes: none
• Source: Gameloft

• Release date: January 5th/6th 2026
• Patch notes:

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SPEED RESOLUTIONS SEASON

SPECIAL EVENTS

Lamborghini Revuelto SE: (8/1 – 22/1) The Revuelto returns in our first Special Event of the season. Featuring the Ford GT MKII, the Maserati MC12, the Lamborghini Essenza SCV12, the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, the Lamborghini SC20, and the Chrysler ME412
Peugeot Onyx Starway: (8/1 – 2/2) The Starway event for the season will feature the Peugeot Onyx and require the Ferrai LaFerrari, the McLaren P1, the Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, the Ferrari FXX K, the Lamborghini Aventador SV Coupe, and the Icona Vulcano Titanium.
Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG DTM Grand Prix: (13/1 – 29/1) A new GP for one of the new cars of the season.
Tushek Aeon E SE: (14/1 – 18/1) Another of our newest additions, the Tushek Aeon E will come alongside the McLaren Artura, the De Tomaso P900, the FV Frangivento Sorpasso GT3, the Lamborghini SC63, the Pagani Zonda Cinque, and the Hyundai N vision 74.
Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut SE: (22/1 – 5/2) The Jesko Absolut returns alongside the Aston Martin Valour, the Nissan R390 GT1, the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster, the Faraday Future FFZero1, the Lamborghini Sina FKP 37, and the Ajlani Drakuma.
Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo EVO Unleashed: (29/1 – 12/2) A new Unleashed event featuring the Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo EVO alongside the Aston Martin Vantage V12 2022, the Alfa Romeo Giula GTAm, the DS Survolt, and the Jaguar XKR-S GT.

TIME LIMITED EVENTS

McLaren Elva Star Hunt: (12/1 – 22/1) Time to get those Blueprints before the Epic Hunt arrives!
LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Tour: (15/1 – 28/1) Build our latest LEGO Technic car with our latest tour, also featuring collector mode stages, and a ranked event!
Blue Monday: (19/1 – 25/1) Turn that frown upside down and forget the Monday Blues aboard the Hennessey Venom F5!
Clean Energies Tour: (21/1 – 29/1) Go green for the environment, aboard the Formula E Gen3 Championship Edition, the Volkswagen Electric R, and the Pininfarina H2 Speed.
McLaren Elva Epic Hunt: (22/1 – 2/2) Hope you starred up your Elva, because it’s time for the Epic Hunt!
Groundhog Day: (2/2 – 4/2) Feeling Deja vu? Yeah, me too. Guess it’s time to teach the groundhog to drive the Nissan GT-R Nismo.
Car Hunts: And last but not least, we have our Car Hunts for the season with the TVR Sagaris (8/1 – 20/1) and the BMW M4 GT3 (22/1 – 2/2)

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• Additional notes: none
• Source: Gameloft

To download the updates for Asphalt Legends, you have three options:

• let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off

If not…

• try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;

OR

• select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.

To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title.