Risk of Rain 2 (Switch): Software updates (latest: Ver. ??? (Skill 2.0 Update))
On this page, you will find all there is to know about the Software updates for Risk of Rain 2 on Nintendo Switch (originally released on August 30th 2019 in Europe and North America, and August 31st 2019 in Japan)
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Risk of Rain 2 – Ver. ??? (Skills 2.0 Update)
- Release date: December 10th 2019 (North America, Europe) / December 11th 2019 (Japan)
- Patch notes:
=== New Console Specific Features ===
- Local ad-hoc wireless multiplayer support – Nintendo Switch
==== Major Content and Changes ====
- Added new Survivor: Loader
- Added new Stage: Siren’s Call
- Added new System: Loadouts
- Added new System: Alternate Skins
- Added 15 new skill variants
- Added 7 new skins
- Added new Elite: Celestine
- Added 2 new bosses to the game
- Added 2 new monsters to the game
- Added 6 new Items and Equipment to the game
- Added new Interactable: Lunar Seer
- Added 3 new challenges to the game
- Added 22 new unique class challenges to the game
- Added Environment Log: Siren’s Call
- Added 7 new Lore Entries to the game
- Various performance & stability improvements
- Various Bug Fixes
- Additional notes: none
- Source: Gearbox
Risk of Rain 2 – Ver. 1.0.3
- Release date: November 12th 2019 (North America, Europe) / November 13th 2019 (Japan)
- Patch notes:
- Fixed an issue where players were unable to start a game directly from a private match
- Fixed the ability to navigate the menu using touch-screen
- Gyroscopic aiming now works when you use a wireless controller while keeping the Joy-Cons attached to the system
- Fixed an issue where players would sometimes become invisible
- Further navigation improvements have been made when using the D-pad
- Additional notes: none
- Source: Gearbox
Risk of Rain 2 – Ver. 1.0.2
- Release date: October 29th 2019 (North America, Europe, Japan)
- Patch notes:
=== New Features ===
- Nintendo Switch now supports gyro aim
- All consoles can now navigate the menu using the D-pad
=== Bug Fixes ===
- Fixed an issue where audio settings were not remaining saved
- Fixed an issue with framerate when 1 or more drone is present on some maps
- Fixed an issue where drones would get stuck at the beginning of a level
- Fixed an issue where players were not able to unlock Artificer upon completing “pause” challenge
- Fixed an issue with Commando’s phase rounds not registering damage
- Fixed an issue where players were not able to join or invite a multiplayers lobby after the host had disconnected
- Fixed an issue for Rex when using disperse on a Newt causing him to disappear and prevent activation of interactables
- Fixed various maps where enemies would fall through the ground
- Fixed an issue on Switch where airplane mode displays continuously
- Fixed a bug where Buffs and Debuffs last about half of the intended duration
- Combat shrines are now functional
- Unlocking challenges no longer causes a hitch
- Fixed a hitch from happening when dropping the Warbanner
- Various performance & stability improvements
- Additional notes: none
- Source: Gearbox
How to download updates for Risk of Rain 2 for the Nintendo Switch?
To download the updates for Risk of Rain 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.



