Pikmin 4 (Switch): all the updates (latest: Ver. 1.0.2)

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for Pikmin 4 on Nintendo Switch (originally released on July 21st 2023 in North America, Europe, and Japan)!

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Pikmin 4 – Ver. 1.0.2

• Release date: September 26th 2023 (North America) / September 27th 2023 (Europe, Japan)
• Patch notes:

• Bug Fixes (Applied after Reloading Save Data)
  • If you experience any of the following issues, please download this update, then reload your save data from the file-selection screen.
    • Fixed an issue where some treasures would disappear when the player rewound time.
    • Fixed an issue where dialogue would fail to proceed when the player talked to castaways with side missions.
    • Fixed an issue where all characters would disappear from the Rescue Command Post.
    • Fixed an issue where the player would not have enough glow sap needed for treatment. (If the player doesn’t have enough glow sap as a result of this bug, their stock will be replenished with that amount at the end of the day.)
• Other Bug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue where the player could significantly increase the number of Pikmin.
  • Fixed an issue where the player’s screen would remain dark after they skipped a cutscene.
  • Fixed an issue where some treasures would stop being transportable. (If the treasure was already in a state where it couldn’t be transported, it’ll return to its original position after three in-game days—then the player will be able to transport it.)
  • Fixed other issues to improve gameplay experience.
• Regarding Loading Times
  • A progress bar has been added to loading screens so players can see progress on loading times. (For players who’ve purchased the digital version, loading times can be shortened by moving the software data to internal storage.)

• Additional notes: the demo version is also getting updated to Ver. 1.0.2
• Source: Nintendo

Pikmin 4 – Ver. 1.0.1

• Release date: July 14th 2023 (North America, Europe, Japan)
• Patch notes:

General

• Various issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.

• Additional notes: if you pre-download the game from the Nintendo eShop, you will automatically get this update.
• Source: Nintendo

Pikmin 4 – Ver. 1.0.0

• Release date: N/A
• Patch notes:

No patch notes available.

• Additional notes: this is the base version of the game.
• Source: Nintendo

How to download updates for Pikmin 4 for the Nintendo Switch?

To download the updates for Pikmin 4, 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.