Guardian Tales (Switch): all the updates (latest: Hotfix / Next: February 17th Update)

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On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for Guardian Tales on Nintendo Switch.

Archives: launch to December 26th, 2023 / 2024 and 2025

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Guardian Tales – Ver. ??? (February 17th Update)

Release date: February 16th/17th 2026
Patch notes:

1.New Hero and Exclusive Weapon

SSR Hero : Onmyoji Wakamo
★5 Exclusive Weapon : Entirety

2.Events

Pick Up Event!
- Event Period : 2026-02-16 17:00 / 2026-03-02 16:59 (PST)
- SSR Hero : Wakamo
- SSR Hero : Daisy
- SSR Hero : Codename J
- SSR Hero : Yun
- ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Entirety
- ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Icicle Baron
- ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Delphines
- ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Dragon Spring Sword

Guaranteed Summon Event
- Event Period : 2026-02-16 17:00 / 2026-03-02 16:59 (PST)
Boost Mode
- Awakening Dungeon Event Boost (x2)
- Event Period : 2026-02-16 17:00 / 2026-03-02 16:59 (PST)
Events: Let’s go, Bingo Machine
- Event Period : 2026-02-16 17:00 / 2026-03-02 16:59 (PDT)
- Reward Checkout Period : 2026-02-16 17:00 / 2026-03-09 17:59 (PDT)

3.Multiplayer

Co-op Season 53 and Master Arena Season 83 will progress during the following period.(3 times per day)
- Period: 2026-02-22 / 2026-02-28 (PST)
Arena Season 89 will progress during the following period.(3 times per day)
- Period: 2026-03-01 / 2026-03-07 (PST)
The Team Death Match Beta Standard Mode will be available during the following period. (3 times per day)
- Period: 2026-02-22 / 2026-02-28 (PST)
The Team Death Match Beta Free-For-All Mode will be available during the following period. (3 times per day)
- Period: 2026-03-01 / 2026-03-07 (PST)

4.Shop

Valentine Package
- Purchase Period: 2026-02-16 17:00 / 2026-03-02 16:59 (PST)
- Please check the full details of the package in the game after the maintenance.
Hero Costume
- Purchase Period: 2026-02-16 17:00 / 2026-03-02 16:59 (PST)
  - Rebel Wakamo
  - Patissier Win Ling
  - Blood-Cuisine Chef Claude
  - Chef Garam
  - Black Chef Future Knight
  - Chocolate Romance Future Knight
  - Chocolate Passion Idol Eva
  - Chocolate Confession Future Princess
  - Chocolate Cupid Gabriel
  - Winter Shaman Karina
  - Frost Witch Bianca
  - Ice Golem Noxia
  - Ice Assassin Natsume
  - Mechanic Elvira
  - Dragon Queen Lilith
  - Fierce Commander Erina
  - Thousand Hand Aisha
  - Ballerina Lilith
  - Ballerina Noxia
  - Ballerina Lahn
Equipment Costume
- Purchase Period: 2026-02-16 17:00 / 2026-03-02 16:59 (PST)
  - Digital Friend
  - Model Car Basket
  - Burger Plate
  - Swim Tube
  - Star Cluster Fan
  - Sealed Book
  - Abyss Blackhole
  - Plasma Globe
  - Balloon Puppy
  - Cloud Basket

5.Guild Raid

Guild Raid ‘Crypt of Pharaoh’ will progress during the period below.
- Period: 2026-02-18 11:00 / 2026-02-25 10:59 (PST)

6.Guild Meteor Excavation

Season 41 of Guild Meteor Excavation will progress during the following period.
- Period: 2026-02-25 11:00 / 2026-03-04 10:59 (PST)

7.Guardian Pass

Season 45 of GUARDIAN PASS Loraine will progress during the following period.
- Period: 2026-02-16 17:10 / 2026-03-16 18:59 (PDT)

8.Kama-ZONE

Season 42 of Kama-ZONE will progress during the following period.
- Period: 2026-02-16 17:10 / 2026-03-16 18:10 (PDT)

Additional notes: none
Source: official website

Guardian Tales – Ver. ??? (Hotfix)

Release date: February 4th 2026
Patch notes:

Fixed an issue where the following options for Garam’s exclusive weapon, the “Ocean Gale,” were not working.
- ‘Even when not the party leader, the weapon skill can still be used, but only 20% of damage and ailment will be applied.’

Additional notes: none
Source: official website

Guardian Tales – Ver. ??? (February 3rd Update)

Release date: February 2nd/3rd 2026
Maintenance: Yes (more details)
Patch notes:

1.New Hero and Exclusive Weapon

★5 Exclusive Weapon : Ocean Gale

2.Events

Pick Up Event!
- Event Period : 2026-02-02 17:00 / 2026-02-16 16:59 (PST)
  - SSR Hero : Garam
  - SSR Hero : Beth
  - SSR Hero : Sia
  - SSR Hero : Eunha

★5 Exclusive Weapon : Ocean Gale
★5 Exclusive Weapon : Thousand Thunder
★5 Exclusive Weapon : Predator
★5 Exclusive Weapon : Ocean’s Tear
★5 Exclusive Weapon : Infinite Change

Guardian Tales for NINTENDO SWITCH™ x Dead Cells Collaboration
- Event Period : 2026-02-02 17:00 / 2026-02-16 16:59 (PST)

50 Free summons for Heroes/Equipment Celebrating the Dead Cells Collaboration
- Event Period : 2026-02-02 17:00 / 2026-02-16 16:59 (PST)
- We’re giving out free x10 time(s) summons per day for Heroes/Equipment (Maximum of 50 times!) if you login during the event period!

Lucky Roulette
- Event Period : 2026-02-02 17:00 / 2026-02-16 16:59 (PST)
- The Lucky Roulette is an event where you spin a roulette using paid gems to win prizes.

Boost Mode
- Resource Dungeon Event Boost (x2)
- Evolution Dungeon Event Boost (x2)
- Event Period : 2026-02-02 17:00 / 2026-02-16 16:59 (PST)

Events: Giant Capsule Machine
- Event Period : 2026-02-02 17:00 / 2026-02-16 16:59 (PST)
- Reward Checkout Period : 2026-02-02 17:00 / 2026-02-23 16:59 (PST)

3. Content

Special Costume : Dead Cells Prisoner Beth
- Purchase Period: 2026-02-02 17:00 / 2026-02-17 06:59 (PST)

4.Multiplayer

Co-op(Defense) Season 36 and Master Arena Season 82 will progress during the following period.(3 times per day)
- Period: 2026-02-08 / 2026-02-14 (PST)
Arena Season 88 will progress during the following period.(3 times per day)
- Period: 2026-02-15 / 2026-02-21 (PST)
The Team Death Match Beta Standard Mode will be available during the following period. (3 times per day)
- Period: 2026-02-01 / 2026-02-07 (PST)
The Team Death Match Beta Free-For-All Mode – Fog Area will be available during the following period. (3 times per day)
- Period: 2026-02-08 / 2026-02-14 (PST)

5.Shop

Collaboration Package
- Purchase Period: 2026-02-02 17:00 / 2026-02-17 06:59 (PST)
- Please check the full details of the package in the game after the maintenance.

Special Costume : Dead Cells Prisoner Beth
- Purchase Period: 2026-02-02 17:00 / 2026-02-17 06:59 (PST)
- Please check the full details of the package in the game after the maintenance.

Hero Costume
- Purchase Period: 2026-02-02 17:00 / 2026-02-16 16:59 (PST)
  - Dead Cells Hand of the King Plague Doctor
  - High Class Devil
  - Oni Kanna
  - Little Demon Cornet
  - Demon Warlock Plague Doctor
  - Cheerful Wandering Swordsman Lapice
  - Solemn Wandering Swordsman Shapira
  - Hero’s Training KAI
  - Flight Attendant Gabriel
  - Flight Attendant Garam
  - Flight Attendant Rie
  - Flight Attendant Neva
  - Express Delivery Mk.2
  - Courier Mk.99
  - Manager Gabriel
  - Speedy Delivery Sohee
  - Black Pirate Loraine
  - Pirate Shapira
  - Pirate Navigator Eunha
  - Pirate Helmsman Morrian

Equipment Costume
- Purchase Period: 2026-02-02 17:00 / 2026-02-16 16:59 (PST)
  - Dead Cells Symmetrical Lance
  - Demon Warlock Staff
  - Blue Snake Brush
  - Popcorn Basket
  - Cannon Basket
  - Puppy Bag Basket
  - Toy Block Alpaca
  - Frozen Memories
  - Pet Bat
  - Sandbox Basket

6.Guild Raid

Guild Raid ‘Forbidden Forest’ will progress during the period below.
- Period: 2026-02-04 11:00 / 2026-02-11 10:59 (PST)

7.Dungeon Kingdom Arena BETA

Season 21 of Dungeon Kingdom Arena will progress during the following period.
- Period: 2026-02-11 11:00 / 2026-02-18 10:59 (PST)

Additional notes: none
Source: official website

Guardian Tales – Ver. ??? (January 20th Update)

Release date: January 19th/20th 2025
Maintenance: Yes (more details)
Patch notes:

1.New Hero and Exclusive Weapon

SSR Hero : Codename J
★5 Exclusive Weapon : Delphines

2.Events

Pick Up Event!
- Event Period : 2026-01-19 17:00 / 2026-02-02 16:59 (PST)
  - SSR Hero : J
  - SSR Hero : Daisy
  - SSR Hero : Andras
  - SSR Hero : Yun
  - SSR Hero : 1st Corps Commander
  - ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Delphines
  - ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Icicle Baron
  - ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Head Hunter
  - ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Dragon Spring Sword
  - ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Fail-not

Boost Mode
- World Exploration Event Boost (x2)
- Event Period : 2026-01-19 17:00 / 2026-02-02 16:59 (PST)

Roadmap Event: The Best Agent
- Event Period : 2026-01-19 17:00 / 2026-02-02 16:59 (PST)
- Reward Checkout Period : 2026-01-19 17:00 / 2026-02-09 16:59 (PST)

Guaranteed Summon Event
- Event Period : 2026-01-19 17:00 / 2026-02-02 16:59 (PST)

3. Content

Special Costume : Finest Bride
- Purchase Period: 2026-01-19 17:00 / 2026-02-16 06:59 (PST)

4.Multiplayer

Co-op(Defense) Season 35 and Master Arena Season 81 will progress during the following period.(3 times per day)
- Period: 2026-01-18 / 2026-01-24 (PST)
Arena Season 87 will progress during the following period.(3 times per day)
- Period: 2026-02-01 / 2026-02-07 (PST)
The Team Death Match Beta Standard Mode will be available during the following period. (3 times per day)
- Period: 2026-02-01 / 2026-02-07 (PST)
The Team Death Match Beta Free-For-All Mode will be available during the following period. (3 times per day)
- Period: 2026-01-18 / 2026-01-24 (PST)

5.Shop

Hero Costume
- Purchase Period: 2026-01-19 17:00 / 2026-02-02 16:59 (PST)
  - Beach Mermaid J
  - Office Lady Yuna
  - Ballerina Lilith
  - Ballerina Noxia
  - Ballerina Lahn
  - Space Owner Noxia
  - Future Knight Owner Little Princess
  - Dragon Handler Lupina
  - Spirit Owner Lahn
  - Succubuzz! Veronica
  - Succubuzz! Bianca
  - Succubuzz! Marina
  - Succubuzz! Yuze
  - Rockstar Claude
  - Bassist Sumire
  - Band Girl Sohee
  - Band Keyboardist Yuze
  - Afternoon Stroll Young Lady Daisy

Equipment Costume
- Purchase Period: 2026-01-19 17:00 / 2026-02-02 16:59 (PST)
  - Coral Bow
  - Office Essentials
  - The Young Lady’s Parasol
  - Trumpet Crossbow
  - Sapling Bow
  - Ornamental Bow
  - Shining Bow
  - Tactical Crossbow
  - Straw Bow
  - Cardboard Crossbow
  - Cherry Blossom Bow
  - Toy Crossbow

6.Guild Raid

Guild Raid ‘Submerged!’ will progress during the period below.
- Period: 2026-01-21 11:00 / 2026-01-28 10:59 (PST)

7.Guild Meteor Excavation

Season 41 of Guild Meteor Excavation will progress during the following period.
- Period: 2026-01-28 11:00 / 2026-02-04 10:59 (PST)

8.Guardian Pass

Season 44 of GUARDIAN PASS Rachel will progress during the following period.
- Period: 2026-01-19 11:00 / 2026-02-15 10:59 (PST)

9.Kama-ZONE

Season 41 of Kama-ZONE will progress during the following period.
- Period: 2026-01-19 17:10 / 2026-02-15 17:10 (PST)

Additional notes: none
Source: official website

Guardian Tales – Ver. ??? (January 6th Update)

Release date: January 5th/6th 2025
Maintenance: Yes (more details)
Patch notes:

1.New Hero and Exclusive Weapon

SSR Hero : Main Eventer Callie
★5 Exclusive Weapon : Bloody Fist

2.Events

Pick Up Event!
- Event Period : 2026-01-05 17:00 /2026-01-19 16:59 (PST)
  - SSR Hero : Callie
  - SSR Hero : Plague Doctor
  - SSR Hero : Lilith
  - SSR Hero : Oghma
  - SSR Hero : Kamael
  - ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Bloody Fist
  - ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Repentance
  - ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Queen’s Grace
  - ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Eckesachs
  - ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Eckesachs Mode.R
  - ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Equinox

50 Free summons for Heroes/Equipment Celebrating the World 21 Updates
- Event Period : 2026-01-05 17:00 /2026-01-19 16:59 (PST)
- We’re giving out free x10 time(s) summons per day for Heroes/Equipment (Maximum of 50 times!) if you login during the event period!

Boost Mode
- Awakening Dungeon Event Boost (x2)
  - Event Period : 2026-01-05 17:00 /
    2026-01-19 16:59 (PST)

3. Content

World 21 : La Ventura

4.Multiplayer

Co-op(Defense) Season 35 and Master Arena Season 80 will progress during the following period.(3 times per day)
- Period: 2026-01-11 / 2026-01-17 (PST)
Arena Season 86 will progress during the following period.(3 times per day)
- Period: 2026-01-18 / 2026-01-24 (PST)
The Team Death Match Beta Standard Mode will be available during the following period. (3 times per day)
- Period: 2026-01-11 / 2026-01-17 (PST)
The Team Death Match Beta Free-For-All Mode will be available during the following period. (3 times per day)
- Period: 2026-01-18 / 2026-01-24 (PST)

5. Shop

WORLD 21 SPECIAL PACKAGE
- Purchase Period: 2026-01-05 17:00 /2026-01-20 06:59 (PST)
- Please check the full details of the package in the game after the maintenance.

Hero Costume
- Purchase Period: 2026-01-05 17:00 / 2026-01-19 16:59 (PST)
  - Holy Battle Nun Callie
  - Military Band Violinist Gabriel
  - Chocolat Future Princess
  - Vanilla Future Knight
  - Parfait Eunha
  - Challenger Morrian
  - Dragon Queen Lilith
  - Fierce Commander Erina
  - Thousand Hand Aisha
  - Chocolate Romance Future Knight
  - Chocolate Passion Idol Eva
  - Chocolate Confession Future Princess
  - Chocolate Cupid Gabriel
  - Surgeon Plague Doctor
  - Strange Doctor Lavi
  - Mad Nurse Gremory
  - Beach Doctor Loraine

Equipment Costume
- Purchase Period: 2026-01-05 17:00 / 2026-01-19 16:59 (PST)
  - Divine Fist
  - Violin Bow
  - Diet Potato Chips
  - Studded Half Gloves
  - Leather Glove Knuckles
  - Pumpkin Head Glove
  - Heavy Armor Glove
  - Donut Fist
  - Dragon Fury Gauntlet
  - Superstar Magic Wand
  - Cannon Basket
  - Star Cluster Fan

6. Guild Raid

Guild Raid ‘Emerald Palace’ will progress during the period below.
- Period: 2026-01-07 11:00 / 2026-01-14 10:59 (PST)

7. Dungeon Kingdom Arena BETA

Season 20 of Dungeon Kingdom Arena will progress during the following period.
- Period: 2026-01-14 11:00 / 2026-01-21 10:59 (PST)

Additional notes: none
Source: official website

How to download updates for Guardian Tales on Nintendo Switch?

To download Software updates for Guardian Tales, 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;

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.

To download regular updates, simply close Guardian Tales and restart it (while being connected to the internet).