ChainStaff (Switch): all the updates

Lite_Agent 1 June 2026 ChainStaff, Mommy's Best Games

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

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ChainStaff – Ver. ???

Release date: June 1st/2nd 2026
Patch notes:

Ready for a REAL CHALLENGE? Start Hard mode from scratch! One shield, one gun, and your ChainStaff! It’s pretty tough but very satisfying to beat.

Hard mode details

New Enemy Attacks: All 10 levels have new enemy attacks to further challenge you. Previously simple flying enemies now shoot multiple shots in a spread. Rolling worms now stack on top of each other for a double-sized obstacle.
New Level Sections: Levels feature special hard mode sections: Test your swinging abilities to the max with new “all flying enemy” segments. Tougher mid-sized enemies now show up to attack in surprise areas. All soldiers and major upgrades are in the same locations to preserve speed run knowledge.
Nastier boss fights: All bosses have extra hard mode attacks to force you to change up your moves.
New Game+ Option: Already beat the game in Normal mode? Take all your gear with you into Hard mode for an edge against the alien forces. Or start Hard mode from scratch for a truly Brutal challenge.
All Skill Levels Welcome: In addition to Hard and Normal modes, there is still an Easy mode to ease you into the world of ChainStaff. You can gain upgrades in this mode, increase your skills, and carry upgrades over to Normal and Hard modes.

New Player Deaths!

Here’s a cool little thing. The new update has several new animated player deaths! I’ll leave you find them, but they really spice up all the challenge of the new Hard mode.

Additional notes: none
Source: Mommy’s Best Games (Steam)

ChainStaff – Ver. ???

Release date: ???
Patch notes:

fixed camera in level 2 cave.
level 10 balance for easy, more shields.
properly clears soldiers killed (soldiers don’t attack you on new-game+ now)
made controller disconnect message not say “player”, instead says “controller” to not imply that there is a two-player option.

SPOILERS: There are spoilers in this bug list regarding bosses

alien alaric boss now has weak-point-cover damage stages.
far right collision on alien alaric adjusted to not stop player shots against boss.
trying to fix acid drips from alien alaric.
bounce shots from alien alaric tail now drive along the ground like saw blades.

Additional notes: none
Source: Mommy’s Best Games (Steam)

ChainStaff – Ver. ???

Release date: ???
Patch notes:

New music track for level 5 mid-boss Jellymander
Added cheat “change difficulty” to modify game difficulty mid-game.
Fixed “floating HUD crystal” animation
Improved Russian translations (Thank you “Solo” for the translation)
Fixed the ChainStaff Upgrade menu that would hang the game if you had maxed out everything.
Fixed the “Skewered” Achievement, and a few others.
Improved the camera in level 8.
Fixed level 5 boss beacon

Additional notes: none
Source: Mommy’s Best Games (Steam)

How to download updates for ChainStaff on Nintendo Switch?

To download the updates for ChainStaff, 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.