Squirrel with a Gun (Switch 2): all the updates (latest: Varmint Update)
On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for Squirrel with a Gun on Nintendo Switch 2.
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Squirrel with a Gun – Ver. ??? (Varmint Update)
- Release date: February 12th/13th 2026
- Patch notes:
- Collect special Varmint furs that transform you into different critters: Cat with A Gun, Raccoon with A Gun, Possum with A Gun, and many more.
- Do battle with sentient Trash Monsters that appear around the neighborhood
- Explore 4 new bunkers with 10 golden acorns and exotic Varmint Furs.
- Play a deadly game of Red-Light-Green-Light, climb a gigantic stone squirrel statue, or run around a rat’s giant cage that’s more sinister than it appears.
- Go on a neighborhood-wide egg hunt for another fabulous furry prize!
- New Game Plus is now also available, too! You can replay cutscenes with any outfit and level up your Reload Wheels beyond a single play through’s limits. Additionally, every New Game Plus you start will gives you an extra max bullet for every gun.
- Additional notes: none
- Source: Maximum Entertainment PR (12/02/2026)
How to download updates for Squirrel with a Gun on Nintendo Switch 2?
To download the updates for Squirrel with a Gun, 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.
