MARS 2120 (Switch): all the updates

31 October 2024 Lite_Agent MARS 2120, QUByte Interactive

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for MARS 2120 on Nintendo Switch (originally released in August 2024 in North America, Europe, and Japan)!

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MARS 2120 – Ver. ???

Release date: ???
Patch notes:

Bug Fixes: We implemented general improvements to fix a variety of identified bugs.

Balance Adjustments: Enemy and boss difficulty has been fine-tuned to provide a fairer and more challenging experience.

Localization Enhancements: We reviewed translations across all languages for better cultural adaptation and accuracy.

Map Adjustments:

General updates were made to improve map navigation and visibility.

Collision Fixes: We refined object collisions across environments to improve interaction and enhance realism.

Experience Orb Colors:

Updated the colors of experience orbs for improved distinction and visibility during gameplay.

Door and Secret Wall Interaction:

The character can now open doors and break secret walls by striking them, adding more versatility to exploration.

New Fire Interactions:

You can now burn vines using a wider variety of fire attacks, adding more tactical options to gameplay.

New Features:

Delete Saves: It’s now possible to delete individual saves from each slot.

Tutorial Screen: A new tutorial screen is available in both the pause and main menus, making helpful game information easily accessible.

Audiolog Screen: We’ve added an audiolog screen in the pause and main menus, allowing you to revisit recordings found in the game.

Additional notes: none
Source: QUByte Interactive (Steam)

MARS 2120 – Ver. ???

Release date: August 26th 2024 (North America, Europe) / August 27th 2024 (Japan)
Patch notes:

Experience Warnings: We’ve added a warning if you lack sufficient experience to purchase an upgrade. Additionally, you’ll now receive a notification when trying to buy an upgrade with the “No Upgrades” option enabled.

Unsaved Settings Warning: If you attempt to leave the settings menu without saving your changes, you’ll now be prompted with a warning to prevent any accidental loss of customization.

Game Space Saved Notification: To keep you informed, a new notification has been added to indicate when your game space is successfully saved.

Experience Notification for Yellow Orbs: Players will now receive a notification when collecting yellow orbs, giving clearer feedback on experience gains.

Final Cutscene Subtitles: Subtitles have been added to the final cutscene, ensuring everyone can fully enjoy the story.

Upgrade Availability Adjustments: We’ve made adjustments to clarify when upgrades are available or unavailable for purchase, reducing any potential confusion.

Checkpoint Indicator Adjustment: The checkpoint indicators have been tweaked for better clarity and visibility during gameplay.

Audio Adjustments: We’ve made several audio tweaks across the game to enhance immersion and overall sound quality.

Text Localization Fixes: Various text localization issues have been resolved, ensuring a more consistent experience for players across different languages.

Additional notes: none
Source: QUByte Interactive

How to download updates for MARS 2120 for the Nintendo Switch?

To download the updates for MARS 2120, 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.