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PowerWash Simulator 2 (Switch 2): all the updates (latest: Ver. 1.2 / Next: Ver. 1.3)

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for PowerWash Simulator 2 on Nintendo Switch 2.

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PowerWash Simulator 2 – Ver. 1.3

  • Release date: July 16th 2026
  • Patch notes:

No patch notes available yet. This update brings the following to the game:

  • Free Caldera Chronicles Job 2 – The Bowling Alley
    • This Caldera Chronicles job takes you on a little trip to Pin City in Fumerole for a few frames of 10 pin bowling.
  • Message Archive
    • Whether you were in a flow state and missed a message pop up or you just want to go back and catch up on the group chat banter, you’ll now be able to reread all the message that come through to Caldera County’s number one washing hero. You’ll have the option to sort by job, or by group chat.
  • Bug Fixes
    • Some of you will be happy to know that one of the fixes included in this update will be the Record Player, this has now had a little tweak and is easier to clean.
  • STAR WARS Pack (paid DLC)

  • Additional notes: none
  • Source: FuturLab (Steam)

PowerWash Simulator 2 – Ver. 1.2

  • Release date: March 10th/11th 2026
  • Patch notes:

  • Take a trip to the Three Rivers National Park to wash down the Miniature Village. The little Nutsville village needs a big clean up, from the harbour to the viaduct, to the observatory and everywhere in between, this is no small job.
  • Key Rebinding is here so you can now remap your keys in the way you prefer to help you comfortably enjoy PowerWash Simulator 2.
  • Your home base just got more flexible too, with furniture now fully stackable.
  • We’ve added Controller Deadzone Sliders for finer tuning.

Achievements and Jobs

  • Achievement fixes including Purr Bonding, which is now only unlockable in the Home Base. A fix to gnome placement in Tea Time, and adjustments to Rise and Shine.
  • The Hanging Arrow in the Fun House job has been fixed.
  • We’ve removed the invisible wall in the Sound Hallway of the Fun House job.
  • Cash earned in Career Story Mode jobs now tracks as intended.
  • We removed the glue from navigation equipment so it shouldn’t get stuck in your hands anymore.
  • Ladder placement bug fixed.
  • You’re now able to recall dirty furniture in the Home Base.

Gameplay and Quality of Life

  • The ‘Lock Mouse to Screen’ setting has been fixed.
  • Fixed some keybind issues that occured when using a Mouse.
  • Fixed crosshair when switching from soap to base nozzle.
  • We fixed a bug that caused the shop and customisation windows to load incorrectly when the game was launched in certain languages.
  • Fixed the ‘Controller Disconnected’ message pop up.
  • Endgame music no longer disrupted by reconnecting controller.
  • Language setting pop up fixed.
  • Some adjustments to the Shop.
  • Equipment SFX fixes.
  • General Frame Rate updates.
  • General adjustments to UI.

Multiplayer and Split Screen

Various bug fixes for multiplayer sessions including:
  • We fixed an issue that caused Freeplay vs Multiplayer progress to save incorrectly.
  • Soap can now be recalled as intended.
  • Updates to Navigation Equipment and Furniture including usage, rotation, and placement.
  • Updates to various pop ups.
  • We’ve re-aligned some Washer Beam VFX.
  • Timelapse is now consistent when you wash the same level in solo play and multiplayer.
  • Client notification fix for players leaving a session.
  • Adjustments to VFX.
  • Frame Rate updates.

Nintendo Switch 2

  • Autosaves will happen more often.
  • We fixed some performance issues in the Mount Rushless job.

  • Additional notes: none
  • Source: FuturLab

PowerWash Simulator 2 – Ver. 1.1.3

  • Release date: November 24th 2025
  • Patch notes:

  • Switch 2 Save data issues fixed
  • PowerWash Points cap pop-up removed
  • Scissor lift in Theatre level is now moveable as intended.
  • Issue where store pages in-game showing as empty is now fixed.
  • Multiplayer connectivity improvements

PowerWash Simulator 2 – Ver. 1.1.2

  • Release date: ???
  • Patch notes:

  • Improves multiplayer connection issues.

  • Additional notes: none
  • Source: FuturLab (Bluesky)

How to download updates for PowerWash Simulator 2 on Nintendo Switch 2?

To download the updates for PowerWash Simulator 2, 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.

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