AEW: Fight Forever (Switch): all the updates (latest update: Ver. 1.09)

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for AEW: Fight Forever on Nintendo Switch (originally released on June 29th 2023 in North America and Europe, and June 30th 2023 in Japan)!

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AEW: Fight Forever – Ver. 1.09

• Release date: February 14th 2024 (North America, Europe) / February 15th 2024 (Japan)
• Patch notes:

Gameplay (all platforms)

• Fixed a bug that caused Steam Achievement’s “Bet the Best” to be unlocked on non-host pads.
• Fixed “Auto-Select” prompts on wrestler selection screen even after manual selection.
• The “apron to in-ring” technique is no longer activated in Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match.
• Fixed a bug where a COM would wake up a downed opponent after performing a tandem finisher.
• COM Fixed that Thunder Rosa’s Signature Move fires signatures from a distance where the attack cannot hit.
• Fixed a bug that caused a transparent collision around the ladder model when a wrestler with a ladder in place was attacked.
• Fixed a bug that caused the wrestler’s pose to change instantly when making a diving catch.
• Fixed a bug that caused wrestlers who received an Irish Whip to enter an infinite running animation.
• Fixed a bug where Wrestlers float above the ring after performing a running attack towards a corner and a set up ladder using a “Skateboard”
• Fixed diving attack was triggering a pain motion when the attacker self-destructed, even though the diving attack hit a part of the body of the attacked party.
• Fixed a small animation on the hit side when Flying Clothesline 1 hit, making it difficult to understand the hit side’s animation.
• Fixed a bug in the casino battle royale that was causing only weak grapple attacks.
• Fixed a bug that caused the attacker’s position to warp and suddenly shift into a grapple state when a thrown weapon hit.
• Fixed the issue of hitting the corner post when Irish Whip toward the guardrail near the off-site corner.
• Fixed a bug that caused down attacks to be triggered even when away from a downed opponent.
• Fixed a bug in the casino’s Battle Royale that prevented powerful grapple attacks from being launched when standing.
• Fixed issue with SFX not sounding when table was burned.

Menu (all platforms)

• Fixed “Auto-Select” prompt still appearing after manual selection.
• Fixed a issue where CAW was not automatically selected on the wrestler selection screen.
• Fixed an issue where the AEW logo displayed in the News pop-up window was too light in color.

Minigame (all platforms)

• Fixed COM’s inability to complete the “Path Tracer” mini-game on “Elite” difficulty level.

Title Screen (all platforms)

• Replaced the title screen with artwork for Season 3.

AEW: Fight Forever – Ver. 1.08

• Release date: December 21st 2023 (North America, Europe, Japan)
• Patch notes:

Additions On All Platforms

• You can now invite friends and form parties within Stadium Stampede.
• Voice chat is supported among party members in Stadium Stampede.
• You can now match as a party for the Solo match type in Stadium Stampede.
• Two new Stadium Stampede match types are playable: Duo Stampede and Quad Stampede.
• A “match type select” screen has been added to Stadium Stampede, as well as tutorials for the new match types.
• You can now check the gamertags of other players in Stadium Stampede, after selecting a spawn location at the lobby screen.
• Added the following parts to CAW, New Male Wrestler > Ring Attire > Bottoms: TRUNKS 5-9, BOTTOM 58-60.
• Added the following parts to CAW, New Female Wrestler > Ring Attire > Brassiere: BRASSIERE 8.
• Added the following parts to CAW, New Female Wrestler > Ring Attire > Bottoms: TRUNKS 3.

Fixes On All platforms

• Fixed a bug that caused players to pass through walls in Stadium Stampede.
• Fixed a bug that prevented field hockey stick attacks from hitting frontal enemies in Stadium Stampede.
• Fixed a bug that caused multiple damage when colliding with a horse and cart in Stadium Stampede.
• Fixed a bug that affected attack hit counts in Stadium Stampede, so that now if a weapon attack hits 
• more than one enemy, the number of times it is used is reduced by only one.
• Fixed a bug that allowed horse attacks in Stadium Stampede to hit downed enemies.
• Fixed a bug that affected horse attacks in Stadium Stampede, so that now a horse’s durability value is reduced when it attacks.
• Overall performance of weapon attacks in Stadium Stampede has been adjusted.
• Grapple attacks in Stadium Stampede now hit the nearest enemy when there are multiple enemies in range.
• Fixed a bug that would cause the AI to be stuck in the middle rope down state.
• Fixed a bug that allowed menus to be operated while the tutorial was displayed.
• Fixed a bug that caused incorrect “Singles Record” to be displayed in the victory screen after a title reboot.
• Fixed a bug with some custom parts that caused traffic cones worn over the head to clip.
• Fixed a bug that caused loss of input after jumping on an out-of-place opponent just before the referee counts to 10.
• Fixed a bug that allowed reversal of a third party’s strike attack while being grappled.
• Fixed a bug that caused a fallen opponent near a barricade to partially clip into the barricade.
• Fixed a bug that caused a hit animation to appear after jumping over the opponent when tope-attacking out of place.
• Fixed a bug that caused the AI to not do anything to a wrestler on the apron.
• Fixed a bug that led to dashing when not facing a downed opponent causing a jump over.
• Fixed a bug that caused the AI to repeatedly enter and exit the ring when players were fighting each other out of the ring.
• Fixed a bug that prevented “Rope Step Tornado DDT” from being used as a signature/finisher.
• Fixed a bug that caused the AI to not enter the ring and repeat the running animation if a tag team partner fainted on the middle rope in the AI’s path of travel.
• Fixed a bug that allowed the user to stand in the air when going up to the corner of the guardrail near the ramp.
• Fixed a bug in tag team matches that caused the AI tag team partner to forcefully touch and enter the ring, clipping their teammate, when the teammate was using their own corner to launch a move.
• Fixed a bug that caused AIs to launch topes without aiding.
• Fixed a bug that caused hands to get caught in the muffler when MFJ appeared as manager in the entrance scene.
• Fixed a bug that caused visually disturbing flickering when the large monitor in the arena was destroyed.
• Fixed a bug that prevented the guide HUD for tandem finishers from displaying when on a custom team.
• Replaced the title screen with artwork for Season 2.

AEW: Fight Forever – Ver. 1.07

• Release date: November 1st 2023 (North America, Europe) / November 2nd 2023 (Japan)
• Patch notes:

All platforms

• Added new feature “Add Released Teams” to the Custom Team menu. If the player has purchased the AEW: Fight Forever FTR: Revival Pack, FTR can be added as a tag team.
• Added a menu to customize materials for CAW parts.
• Added Shadow Wrestler skins from RTE to CAW.
• Added Character HUD Settings to the Options menu.
• Minigames are now unlocked from the start, excluding DLC minigames.
• Adjusted various skills for improved character balancing and playability.
• Fixed an issue where the selected wrestler changed when randomly selecting with △/Y button in the wrestler selection screen, then pressing R3/RS to SELECT ALL.
• Fixed an issue that caused the next wrestler to be displayed incorrectly when selecting a wrestler from the team tab on the wrestler selection screen.
• Fixed an issue that would cause the ladder to fall suddenly when knocked down while climbing a ladder.
• Fixed guardrail diving attack near steel stairs causing the attacker to float after coming in contact with the steel stairs during synchronization.
• Fixed warping when grappling an apron opponent.
• Fixed falling into the steel stairs when launching an apron move near the steel stairs.
• Fixed clipping on the steel stairs when activating the apron attack near the steel stairs.
• Fixed an issue where the wrestlers would not turn around to face the target outside of the ring after entering the ring.
• Fixed an issue where the down pain animation sometimes did not occur.
• Fixed an issue where two wrestlers, when standing face to face around a grounded wrestler, would both attempt to jump over the grounded wrestler at the same time.
• Fixed an issue where the number of tag match wins per wrestler was not being displayed correctly in entrance and victory scenes.
• Fixed an issue where the AI would repeat combos even when no blows hit.
• Fixed an issue that allowed wrestlers to get inside the ladder.
• Fixed an issue that caused ducking animations to clip onto the ring.
• Fixed an issue where running counter’s reach was being triggered when the opponent had finished running.
• Fixed an issue in the free action time after tag-in; if the partner who was just tagged out guarded and remained guarding when that time expired, then that wrestler would remain stuck (inoperable) in the guard state.
• Fixed an issue in Casino Battle Royale where the indicator would show color before the AI rings in.
• Fixed an issue where, after removing a DLC entitlement, DLC moves assigned to a roster wrestler would revert to a custom wrestler’s moves. The moves now revert to that roster wrestler’s default moves.
• Fixed an issue that allowed wrestlers to be able to enter the inside of a standing ladder.
• Fixed an issue that caused indicators to be displayed in victory scenes.
• Fixed an issue where the AI’s entrance could not be skipped by pressing the □/X button when starting a match using the keyboard in the main menu.
• Fixed an issue that caused a down attack to be launched against a downed opponent in the ring, even if the opponent was out of the ring.
• Fixed an issue where the character was floating when performing Kenny Omega’s running finisher.
• Fixed an issue in Casino Battle Royale where deactivating the app by pressing the Windows key during the tutorial would allow the wrestler to move freely outside the ring.
• Fixed an issue in ladder matches where attacking an AI trying to retrieve a weapon from under the ring would cause the AI to get stuck.
• Fixed an issue that was causing non-targeted wrestlers to be grabbed by grapple reach.
• Fixed an issue in Casino Battle Royale that caused players to warp out of the field after activating a springboard against a corner post opponent.
• Fixed an issue that prevented AIs from activating tandem finishers.
• Fixed an issue in online matches in which table legs did not fold up when the table was picked up.
• Fixed an issue that prevented “SHIRANUI 3” from inflicting damage.
• Fixed an issue where the player would be stuck for 3 seconds after activating “SHIRANUI 3”.
• Fixed warping when grappling an opponent who is up on the ladder.
• Fixed an issue where a wrestler would attempt to climb the ladder from the position of the opponent who was already on the ladder.
• Fixed an issue that caused managers to clip through ring aprons.
• Fixed animation shifting when down grappling.
• Fixed diving catch causing clipping.
• Fixed damage areas being incorrect.
• Fixed an issue where “tope suicida” moves would clip to apron.
• Fixed an issue in Casino Battle Royale where the move-set was not displayed correctly.
• Fixed an issue in online matches that caused the guitar to move unnaturally after finishing attacks with it.
• Fixed Hikaru Shida’s incorrect finisher information.
• Fixed dropkick floating when it contacts a downed opponent.
• Fixed an issue where the gloves of gold attire “Penta El Zero M” would turn white during the glove removal taunt.
• Fixed an issue where dragging another downed opponent during a pinfall would cause clipping with the pinfalling opponent.
• Fixed rope rebound during dash hard attack.
• Fixed an issue that could cause a grounded player to warp when pulled up by an opponent.
• Fixed collision reaction being triggered when dashing while not facing each other head-on.
• Fixed a problem where a diving attack from the rudder had a small reaction when it hit, so it did not appear to hit.
• Modified tag team matches, so that a wrestler who returns to the apron during a danger will remain groggy on the apron until the danger ends.
• Fixed an issue that caused the user to float when slammed into the ring.
• Fixed an issue where the Finisher/Signature guide was displayed while down on a table.
• Fixed an issue that caused misalignment when a partner was placed on a table.
• Fixed an issue that caused AIs to rope rebound nonsensically.
• Fixed an issue where diving moved unnaturally in sync after jumping over an opponent.
• Fixed an issue where, when Irish Whip was aimed at the guardrail, it would hit a steel pole along the way.
• Fixed dizzying when jumping across a fallen opponent.
• Fixed an issue where the camera rolled into the audience during apron tag team moves.
• Fixed an issue that caused AIs to launch pointless sliding attacks against off-field opponents.
• Fixed an issue that caused wasted reach to be triggered after jumping over a downed wrestler.
• Fixed an issue that caused AIs to strike out on reach actions after a dash roll.
• Fixed an issue where the player could catch a dive even when their back was turned.
• Fixed an issue in Stadium Stampede where an attack in the riding state occurred twice in certain maneuvers.
• Fixed an issue in Stadium Stampede where a throwing weapon would appear to remain on the ground when picked up.
• Fixed an issue in Stadium Stampede where a knockout wrestler’s orientation changed instantly after HOOK’s finisher.
• Fixed an issue in Stadium Stampede that caused the horse to remain frozen and move after attacking while riding.
• Fixed an issue in Stadium Stampede where an infinite falling motion would occur in the spectator area.
• Fixed an issue in Stadium Stampede where bullets penetrated walls when hitting a T-shirt bazooka close to a wall.
• Fixed an issue in Stadium Stampede where the ability that increases the number of times a weapon can be used would not take effect.
• Fixed an issue in Stadium Stampede where the ability to increase the number of times a projectile weapon can be used would not take effect.
• Adjusted the overall ease of applying weapons in Stadium Stampede.

Gameplay Balancing:

• Action Skill “Bail Out” can now only be activated once per match.
• Action Skill “Guard Break” changed to succeed based on a probability which is tied to your current Momentum amount.
• The amount of remaining HP required for Passive Skill “Unyielding Poise” to negate incoming strikes has been increased.
• Stat skills: Reduced power differences between levels
• Passive skills: Reduced active time

Additional fixes on Nintendo Switch

• Fixed an issue in Stadium Stampede where the screen would flash when equipping bombs.
• Fixed an issue in Stadium Stampede where the game would crash when starting a session.
• Fixed an issue in Stadium Stampede where a system error would appear on the winner screen.
• Fixed an issue in Stadium Stampede where unnecessary UI was displayed.
• Fixed an issue in Stadium Stampede where the player list would be displayed slowly in-game.
• Fixed an issue in Stadium Stampede where processing would slow down due to multiple players using bombs at the same time.

AEW: Fight Forever – Ver. 1.05

• Release date: September 21st 2023 (North America, Europe, Japan)
• Patch notes:

• Reordered Leaderboards Period.
• Fixed an issue with background music disappearing during custom arena editing.
• Fixed the look of item “Bottom 5” in Custom Wrestler Creation, Male Custom Parts.
• Fixed an issue where the “Shop” tab text was kept on screen when switching to another tab.
• Fixed an issue that caused the springboard to shift in online matches.
• Fixed an issue with Hammer Throw shifting position in online matches.
• Fixed an issue with Panama Sunrise 2 clipping without hit.
• Fixed an issue with Shida’s Katana not being easy to hit.
• Fixed an issue where Shida’s “Tamashinou” could not be activated out of the field.
• Fixed an issue where the AI would launch a grapple against a hanging opponent in CBR.
• Fixed an issue with AI activating springboard against a corner leaning opponent.
• Fixed an issue with AI not doing anything near an attacking ally in a tag match.
• Fixed an issue with AI springboarding into the ring when an ally is pinned.
• Fixed an issue with AI taking control after a finisher counter.
• Fixed wrong arm animation when Paul Wight grapples Paul Wight.
• Fixed diving misalignment.
• Fixed running counter move floating off the apron when in contact with the apron.
• Fixed falling off the apron after a shoulder tackle in CBR.
• The attacker now has an advantage after dropping the enemy from the ladder.
• Fixed Irish Whip misalignment on table contact.
• Fixed incorrect damage multiplier setting for Signature Strength.
• The exclusive Irish Whip animation is now triggered only when in close proximity to the environment.
• Fixed grapples hitting and leading to blows.
• Fixed Nick Jackson briefly getting up and falling down again after missing with Slingshot Destroyer.
• Fixed an issue with AI urging tag when a tag team partner is out of the ring.
• Fixed an issue in Ladder Match where the AI kept hitting the air instead of grabbing the belt while the opponent was on the ladder too.
• Fixed an issue with the 2-on-2 camera.
• Fixed an issue that prevented pinfalls from being released with a deadly weapon attack.
• Fixed an issue where the AI was unable to activate some categories of finishers.
• Fixed an issue that caused clipping when the manager attacked.
• Fixed an issue that caused the AI to springboard attack against corner leaning opponents.
• Fixed an issue where the wrestler was off the turnbuckle when diving.
• Fixed an issue where Ruby Soho’s signature “FOOTSTOMP SOLEBUTT” was hard to hit.
• Fixed an issue where Adam Cole’s signature “SHINING WIZARD” was hard to hit.
• Fixed an issue that prevented thumbtacks from sticking into Owen Hart.
• Changed name of Taunt MJF 2 to FIRE UP 17.
• Fixed an issue that caused the user to remain in a pose holding the belt after dropping it.
• Fixed an issue in which the momentum bar did not change after damage was inflicted by COFFIN DROP 2.
• Fixed an issue with purchasable wrestler attires not being displayed in the Shop on version v1.03.
• Fixed an issue where the wristband on Kenny Omega’s gold entry costume was not gold.
• Fixed order of names in casual mode.
• Fixed an issue with Tag Team partners rolling out of the ring right after entering it during their partner’s pinning minigame.
• Fixed an issue where the host forced the client to move from the store to the game session while the client was in the store menu.
• Fixed an issue where a match could go ahead if the player went offline immediately after the start of an online match.
• Changed the priority of error messages that appear when the player is in a lobby that is full and cannot be attended.
• Fixed an issue where the wrestler model was not correctly displayed in the online lobby after being used in an online match.
• Fixed party member wrestler order on locker screen to match party members.
• Fixed the process when a LAN cable is unplugged while participating in a party.
• Fixed an issue in which usernames were displayed in the wrong order in online modes.
• Fixed an issue with statistical data.
• Input is now locked during online menu transitions.
• Fixed an issue where the “Friends List” and “Options” menus could not be opened after exiting a private match.
• Fixed display position of usernames on the 4-way match-up screen.
• Fixed a black screen issue that sometimes caused progress to become impossible when starting a mini-game in online games.
• Fixed an issue in scenario 3B of ROAD TO ELITE where restaurant snapshots were not saved to the correct location.
• Fixed incorrect Japanese dialogue in ROAD TO ELITE.
• Fixed an issue in STADIUM STAMPEDE in which coins were not picked up after contact with coins during the finisher technique, in the air, or during an attack.
• Fixed an issue in STADIUM STAMPEDE in the office area parking lot where there was an invisible collision on the hood of a car that would push the wrestler back when he jumped on it.
• Fixed an issue in STADIUM STAMPEDE where an NPC jumped toward a wall that cannot be climbed.
• Fixed an issue in STADIUM STAMPEDE where the Hottest Players motion caused The Bunny to T-pose.
• Fixed one locker room bench instantly disappearing when destroyed in STADIUM STAMPEDE.
• Removed invisible collisions on the field in STADIUM STAMPEDE.
• Fixed a collisions issue where the player would go into an infinite fall motion in STADIUM STAMPEDE.
• Fixed an issue that caused the “APPEAL” to keep increasing when running toward a wall in STADIUM STAMPEDE, so now it will only increase if the runner runs a certain distance.

AEW: Fight Forever – Ver. 1.03

• Release date: August 24th 2023 (North America, Europe) / August 25th 2023 (Japan)
• Patch notes:

• Stadium Stampede mode is part of today’s FREE update for AEW: Fight Forever

Fixes on all platforms:

• Fixed problem with overlapping models in tag team and title taking scenes.
• Modified Tag team finisher so that it can be triggered if one of the team is in Special state.
• Fixed an error in the area of pain caused by damage.
• Fixed sliding problem when climbing a barricade while holding a weapon.
• Fixed being able to grapple with rudder in between.
• Fixed dizzying when starting a grapple.
• Button/control settings are now saved after cancelling CBR wrestler selection and going back into it.
• Fixed issue of being unable to break a pin using a weapon attack.
• Fixed clipping that occurred when grappling while climbing a ladder.
• Corrected display of error codes in the Switch Error dialog.
• Fixed issue of John Silver’s signature move failing.
• Fixed a bug that caused Falls Count Anywhere AIs to repeatedly perform apron slams at ringside.
• Fixed AIs getting stuck in a grapple in tag team.
• Fixed AI getting stuck when AIs dash kick each other and miss.
• Fixed a bug that allowed users to carry a burning table.
• Fixed AI sometimes not being able to break the pin during 3-way matches.
• The following wrestlers have been corrected so that they do not jump over the ropes when entering the ring from the apron: Luchasaurus/ Nyla
• Rose/ Riho/ Kris Statlander/ Thunder Rosa/ Yuka Sakazaki.
• Fixed defender not getting up after repeatedly performing an Awakening taunt.
• Fixed that the Finisher guide is not displayed as a wrestler is leaned onto a rope.
• Fixed Sliding Lariat not hitting.
• Cornered Shoulder Thrusts animation now terminates on down.
• Fixed issue where a ladder that fell on table contact during an online match could not be picked up.
• Fixed running counter signatures not activating when touching a third party during setup.
• Fixed AI not attacking when side-by-side on apron.
• Fixed AI not performing moves in enemy corners in tag team matches.
• Fixed AI activating springboard when teammate is submitting in tag team matches.
• Online, when holding a two-handed weapon, fixed animation of still holding the weapon after being attacked or dropping the weapon.
• Fixed running counter move warping position.
• Fixed AI repeatedly changing target in tag match.
• Fixed AI diving on hanging opponent in CBR.
• Fixed hit collision timing on blows of move Spinning Sole Butt 3.
• Fixed CMPunk combos not connecting.
• Fixed clipping in setup action when there is a height difference.
• Fixed attacks not hitting against the middle rope lean.
• Fixed attack not hitting easily after grapple turnaround.
• Fixed attacks not hitting easily in CBR and hanging state.
• Fixed a symptom that sometimes did not count pinfalls in 4 Way Match.
• Fixed barricade reaction not triggering when attacking from the side or leaning against a barricade.
• Fixed clipping issue on weapon with Rear Shotgun Dropkick.
• Fixed Attire being released when checking Wrestler Info.
• Modified to prevent Andrade El Idolo from jumping over the ropes when entering the ring from the apron.
• Fixed guide HUD not showing up immediately after going into corner leaning position.

Additional fixes on Nintendo Switch:

• Fixed an issue where HUD and Pause Menu were in the same Z-Order.
• Fixed an issue where all pause widgets were being created every time you pressed pause. Reusing widgets instead.
• Fixed crash when moving from the main menu to the private match screen.
• Fixed an issue where entering a directional key when starting a Private Match would start a different game mode than the host player.

New attires for:

• Mox
• Jericho
• Wardlow
• Trent
• Luchasaurus
• Jade
• Sting

• Additional notes: none.
• Source: THQ Nordic

AEW: Fight Forever – Ver. 1.11

• Release date: ???
• Patch notes:

• Fixed an issue where the title freezes after pressing the “Options” button during a gameplay replay.
• Fixed an issue where the title crashes when opening the Leaderboards for the second time.
• Fixed an issue when beginning an online match with a Custom Arena selected by the host, the game goes to a black screen.
• Fixed an issue where the title crashes when opening the Leaderboards for the second time.
• Fixed an issue where during a ladder brainbuster, both Wrestlers may suddenly fall to the floor and may get stuck in the mat. In such a case, the match didn´t continue.
• Malakai Black’s finisher name changed from “BLACK MASS” to “THE END”.

• Additional notes: none.
• Source: THQ Nordic

How to download updates for AEW: Fight Forever for the Nintendo Switch?

To download the updates for AEW: Fight Forever, 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.