Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (Switch, Switch 2): all the updates (latest: Ver. 1.2.0)

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2!

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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury – Ver. 1.2.0

• Release date: June 3rd/4th 2025
• Patch notes:

The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:

General

• Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
• Frame rate: Optimized for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2 (including Bowser’s Fury).
• HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for improved image contrast and brightness (Bowser’s Fury only).
  • Note: HDR-compatible display required when playing in TV mode.
• Added support for GameShare.
  • You can play “Super Mario 3D World” with up to four people. Press R on the course select screen for “Local/Online,” and then choose “GameShare + Local Users” or “GameShare + GameChat.”
  • In “Bowser’s Fury,” two players can play, with one controlling Mario while the other controls Bowser Jr. Once you can control Mario, press the + button to open “Menu,” and then choose “Local/Online,” and then choose “GameShare + Local Users” or “GameShare + GameChat.”

• Additional notes: this update requires other players to be on Ver. 1.1.0 or more recent to play via local multiplayer.
• Source: Nintendo

• Release date: February 11th 2021 (North America, Europe, Japan)
• Patch notes:

General

• Fixed various issues to improve the overall gameplay experience.

• Additional notes: this is the Day One update for the game.
• Source: Nintendo

• Release date: February 5th 2021 (North America, Europe, Japan)
• Patch notes:

No patch notes available.

• Additional notes: this is the base version of the game, that you get by pre-purchasing the game on the Nintendo eShop
• Source: Nintendo

To download the updates for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, 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.