Esophaguys (Switch): all the updates (latest: The Neckening Update)

Lite_Agent 24 December 2025 Esophaguys, Esophaguys (developers)

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

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Esophaguys – Ver. ??? (The Neckening Update)

Release date: December 23rd/24th 2025
Patch notes:

Global Online Leaderboards for the hardcore Masochist Mode
Unlocked 4 Player Co-op Levels
New Emotes and Variable Neck Lengths for Player Characters
Now with over 4500+ Mouth-Originated Sound Effects

Competitive and Social Evolution

The Masochist mode now features global online leaderboards, enabling players to compete for speedrun records, establish personal best times, and challenge friends directly. This competitive layer transforms the unforgiving roguelike experience into a persistent competitive arena. No checkpoints, no land, nothing but neck!

The four player co-op mode is unlocked, granting immediate access to four-player cooperative levels designed specifically for party sessions. These newly architected stages emphasize synchronized chaos and shared objectives, focusing on electric chaining mechanics that are unique to these levels.

Gameplay and Visual Enhancements

The camera system has undergone complete overhaul, eliminating jitter and delivering smooth, responsive gameplay. Gecko animations now execute dynamically, minigame scoring features satisfying confetti effects, hub orb deposits showcase enhanced VFX, and gnome deposit animations have been completely reworked.
Enhanced customization and gameplay options include new emotes and a variable neck-length feature offering fine-tuned control. An improved onboarding menu guides new players through core mechanics and frequently asked questions.

Audio Design: 4,500 Mouth-Originated Sound Effects

This update represents a seismic investment in audio identity: nearly 4,500 personally-recorded mouth-originated sound effects now define the Esophaguys soundscape. Custom quips and vocalizations for gnomes, whales, chickens, Travneck, and hub harp orbs continue to add to the enormous library of organic audio. Just when you’ve thought you heard it all…

The competitive minigame levels received polish, showcasing the game’s signature jews-harp and banjo combo with newly mixed tracks and balanced audio transitions.

Comprehensive Bug Fixes

Behind the scenes, extensive work addressed many small bugs and design issues.

Additional notes: none
Source: Esophaguys PR (23/12/2025)

How to download updates for Esophaguys on Nintendo Switch?

To download the updates for Esophaguys, 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.