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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.

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