Tag: Patch
News Wizardry: Proving Grounds Of The Mad Overlord Receives 1.1 Update On Switch
Patch notes galore
Digital Eclipse has released a substantial update for Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord on the Switch, adding in a bunch of new features and bug fixes. Released on 23rd May 2024, Wizardry is a complete remake of the original 1980 classic, adding in revamped visuals and modern conveniences, yet retaining the same...
News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Team Gearing Up For "Major Switch Patch Announcement"
The JRPG had a lot of performance problems at launch
The Suikoden spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has offered up quite an enjoyable RPG experience, but admittedly had some issues at launch on the Nintendo Switch. Although the teams at Rabbit & Studios and 505 Games have already acknowledged this, there's apparently...
News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Patch Updates Are Already Rolling Out
Update: 505 Games issues statement
Update [Wed 24th Apr, 2024 10:30 BST]: 505 Games has issued a press statement to directly acknowledge the performance issues for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes on Switch while reassuring fans that developer Rabbit & Bear Studios is working on ironing out the problems. It said the following: We are aware...
News Balatro Is Getting Its First Major Update
The roguelike deck builder has more on the way
One of the most popular releases of the year so far is the roguelike deck builder hit Balatro. Although it had some teething issues on the Switch (with a temporary removal from the eShop), it's since returned and has gone on to sell more than one million copies across all platforms. Now, it seems the
News Yay! Pentiment's Home Menu Icon On Switch Has Now Been Updated
Patch 1.3 is available now
The Xbox and Obsidian title Pentiment was recently updated for all platforms and it seems the Switch version has had an icon change. It was originally a giant portrait of the title's protagonist. This icon didn't really look the part alongside other eShop icons, so the developer has now updated it to the default Pentiment...
News Stardew Valley Creator Teases Fruit Tree Change Coming To Version 1.6
Launching in the near future on consoles
Last month, the Stardew Valley creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone finally locked in a release date for Version 1.6, confirming it would be arriving on 19th March 2024 on PC. It will follow "as soon as possible" on console and mobile devices. Now, to fill the time between now and then, he's shared an...
News Super Mario RPG Version 1.0.1 Released, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The "Paratoopa" bug has been fixed
Last month, Nintendo revealed it had discovered a "Paratroopa" bug in Super Mario RPG, following up with a notice it was working on a patch that would resolve the issue. Version 1.0.1 has now arrived and it appears to fix this problem. It also comes with a bunch of other fixes for the game. Here are the full list...
News Nintendo Aware Of Super Mario RPG "Paratroopa" Bug Preventing Progress
A patch will be released in December
Following the Switch release of Super Mario RPG last week, Nintendo has issued an update on its customer support page, revealing a bug has been found which may halt progress. The plan is to release a software patch next month to resolve this issue. For now, here are the details about this bug, along with the...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Gets A New Hotfix, Here Are The Patch Notes
Fixes galore
Following on from the recent Dreamsnaps update, Disney Dreamlight Valley has received a new hotfix that should go toward improving the experience via various gameplay, visual, and UI bug fixes. The list isn't too extensive, but there's some good stuff here, regardless. Let's take a peek at what's in store: - Fixed additional causes...
News Splatoon 3 Version 3.1.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Another fresh update
Nintendo is still showing strong support for Splatoon 3 and as part of this, it's released a brand new game update. Version 3.1.1 includes some changes to Splatfests, fixes to multiplayer, Salmon Run and various other minor adjustments. Nintendo also notes how the next update after this one is scheduled to be released at the...
News Sonic Origins Plus Will Apparently Fix Some Pesky Bugs
Updated and improved
It's been a rather exciting week for fans of the blue blur Sonic the Hedgehog, with Sega launching a new DLC pack for Sonic Frontiers and also unveiling the new and improved Sonic Origins Plus collection. While we already know how it will be adding a whopping 12 additional Sonic Game Gear titles and even some new playable...
News Brok The InvestiGator Gets Accessibility Update For Visually Impaired Players
Full narration and adapted puzzles
Developer and publisher COWCAT Games has announced that BROK the InvestiGator has received a new update that introduces a range of accessibility features for visually impaired players. The update is available now and adds full narration via text-to-speech, along with adapted puzzles, tutorials, and positional...
News Splatoon 3 Receives A Minor Update, Here's What's Included
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It's been a busy day for Nintendo and now to top it off we've got a new Splatoon 3 update. This is a minor update following the rollout of Version 3.0.0 last week, which added the first wave of DLC to the game. Here's exactly what Inklings and Octolings can expect from this Version 3.0.1: Ver. 3.0.1 (Released March 8, 2023) Fixes...
News Splatoon 3 Outlines Next Patch Update, Here's What To Expect
Fixes are on the way
Splatoon 3 rolled out Version 3.0.0 earlier this week - adding the first wave of DLC and various other adjustments and changes. Unfortunately, there have been some minor issues linked to friend notifications. Nintendo has now shared its plans for the next update via its Japanese social media channels. It explains how it is...
News Sports Story Version 1.0.5 Is Now Live, Here's What's Included
More changes to the "Secret Dev Room"
Update [Sat 25th Feb, 2023 03:05 GMT]: The Version 1.0.5 update for Sports Story is now live. Developer Sidebar Games says more updates are coming soon: Original [Wed 22nd Feb, 2023 02:55 GMT]: The indie title Sports Story didn't get off to the best start last year when it was shadow-dropped. Since then,...
News 3DS Tactical Adventure 'Fragrant Story' Releasing Free DLC Expansion Before eShop Closure
Sniff this
Last year in April, a new 3DS 16-bit tactical RPG game known as Fragrant Story was released. It's one of the few physical releases on the handheld in recent years and is also likely to be one of the last. With the 3DS eShop closure on the horizon, the developer William Kage is now using the remaining time to pump out a few updates. The...
News Sports Story "Secret Dev Room" Still Accessible With Dialogue Overhaul After Latest Update
"Efforts are being made to remove it from the game"
Update [Tue 31st Jan, 2023 10:45 GMT]: After the most recent Sports Story update, it seemed that the much-discussed 'secret dev room' had been removed from the game. We addressed this change in the original article below, but it seems that the room has not, in fact, been removed, merely changed...
News The First Patch Notes For Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Are Already So Weird
Out now in Japan
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life is out now in Japan, although English-speaking players will have to wait until 27th June to get on board as well. After its Japanese eShop launch, the first patch has also been released, which fixes a number of bugs in the game — bugs that are quite entertaining to read about. Here's a Google...
News Some Persona 3 Portable Players Aren't Happy With The Game's Audio Quality
Atlus might be listening
Updated [Sat 28th Jan, 2023 02:00 GMT]: Atlus last week released a remaster of Persona 3 Portable on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. If you've noticed any sound issues, it seems you're not alone. According to a handful of reports, there are players who think the sound quality in the new release is actually...
News Sports Story Version 1.0.3 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
More updates to come
Update [Fri 6th Jan, 2023 12:30 GMT]: After announcing that the ver.1.0.3 update was on the horizon for Sports Story earlier this week, Sidebar Games has today confirmed that it is now available to download. This latest update sets out to solve many of the launch game's issues. You can find the full patch notes for ver.1.0.3 in...
News Astroneer Update 1.24.29.0 Adds Keyboard Support On Console, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Squashing more space bugs
Another update has been released for spacefaring base-builder Astroneer, and this time, it brings with it a bunch of quality-of-life improvements, including mouse and keyboard support for consoles, remappable inputs, and accessibility options. Plus, of course, there's bug fixes. There are always bug fixes. Alongside the...
News BloodRayne: ReVamped Gets Patch To Add The Game's Original Cheat Codes
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Ziggurat Interactive have announced that an upcoming patch for BloodRayne: ReVamped and BloodRayne 2: ReVamped will add a host of bug fixes and address various common issues, as well as adding a much-requested feature: The ability to use the games' original cheat codes. The patch is out today, alongside a sale on the Nintendo...
News You Can Now Cheat In Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic
We won't tell Yoda
The latest patch for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic promised to fix the gigantic text box that pops up during combat, which it did — but it also added the option for players to cheat. As noticed by Reddit user u/pipo198, pressing down the left stick three times will now open the cheat menu:
News Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Getting Patch To Fix That Giant Bloody Text Box
Revenge of the sans-serif
Good news, everybody! Sometimes complaining about things is good. (Sometimes, we said. Most of the time it's just stressful and/or annoying.) But folks who've been complaining about the size of one particular text box in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic have succeeded in their mission to make it, perhaps, a less-big...
News The Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Might Require A Launch Update "To Play Some Content"
A release patch seems to have been confirmed
It's hard to avoid game updates nowadays. Normally, if you want to access all of the features in a new release, you're expected to install a launch patch. We've seen it with countless first-party Nintendo games during the Switch generation, and it seems like the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Just Got An "Absolutely Massive" Patch
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Although Goku is coming to the Nintendo Switch in a new game this September, Bandai Namco is still showing support for the 2018 release Dragon Ball FighterZ. It's just rolled out Version 1.28 and this "absolutely massive" patch (in the words of DBFZ ambassador and host @zDamascus) has got the community rather excited. Pro Esports...
News The Big 1.0.5 Patch For Story Of Seasons Is Out This Weekend
We've also got details on patch 1.0.6
We've already spent quite a few column inches on the much-awaited 1.0.5 patch for Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, and how it'll go some way to fixing the tedious Maker machines and the boring dialogue. The patch was released in Japan at the beginning of the mo
News The Big 1.0.5 Story Of Seasons Patch Is Live In Japan: Here's What's Changed
Better Makers, Bigger Silos
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town received a whole lot of criticism on launch thanks to its slow, time-consuming way of doing things. Luckily, the developers heard the feedback and promised a huge patch to fix many of the issues, with more patches to come later in the year, too. Patch 1.0.5 is the big one, and it...
News Aspyr Rolls Out Frame Rate And Performance Update For Star Wars: Republic Commando
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Star Wars: Republic Commando is a great game, but last month's release on Nintendo Switch didn't go down so well. Players noticed some serious frame rate issues and various other bugs that probably shouldn't have been there in the first place. Fortunately, Aspyr seems to be getting the situation under control - with the developer...
News Star Wars: Republic Commando Dev Working On Patch To Resolve Nintendo Switch Issues
Hopes to have it fixed by "early May"
Star Wars: Republic Commando didn't experience the best launch when it arrived on the Nintendo Switch earlier this month. As you might have noticed, there were some distracting frame rate issues. Other versions of the game have also experienced some problems. While Aspyr - the team behind the port - has already...
News The Latest Story Of Seasons Patch Is Live, And We Have Details On The Next One, Too
When will they patch in the ability to marry Beth???
Congratulations, farmers! Your farm has just been updated to 1.0.4, and with that comes a few new patch notes! It's just like real agriculture. Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town launched late last month in the West with a bit of a lukewarm reception - many reviews (including ours!) noted...
News Story Of Seasons: Pioneers Of Olive Town Is Getting Patched, A Lot
The developers are feeling sheepish
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town came out last month in Japan, and quite a few players were disappointed with the way the game felt a little... unfinished. Common problems included bad framerates on the farm, long loading times, villagers with nothing to say, and not being able to submit more than one item...
Many Japanese players criticised the game's loading times among other issues
The Maker issue is a particularly egregious example of the game's flaws Earlier today, a blog post was uploaded to the Japanese site for Bokumono - short for Bokujō Monogatari, the Japanese name for the Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons series. In the blog, producer Dai Take
News No More Heroes For Switch Has Been Updated To Version 1.1.1, Restores "Missing" Music Track
"The K-entertainment music is back"
No More Heroes made a surprise return last year, allowing Switch owners to take control of Travis Touchdown and his beam katana with their Joy-Con. If you've not got around to finishing this one just yet, now might be the time to return. According to Engine Software (the team that helped port the game across to...
News Pillars Of Eternity Will Get No More Patches On Switch, Despite Unresolved Issues
Publisher blames the hardware
In a statement on Twitter today, Versus Evil, the publisher of the Switch port of Pillars of Eternity, stated that the game would not receive any more patches, as they have "reached a limit on what we can do with our updates". " have exhausted the options left to us from the PC original in regards to the limitations of...
News The Outer Worlds On Switch Has Been Updated To Version 1.2
Visual changes and more...
Update (Thu 22nd Oct, 2020 01:30 BST): The long-awaited patch for The Outer Worlds is finally here. It bumps the game up to version 1.2 and includes a bunch of features, changes and fixes. Below are the full patch notes from the official game site: The next time you launch The Outer Worlds on your Nintendo Switch, you...
News Super Mario Bros. 35 Receives Its Very First Patch - Bugs And Other Issues Resolved
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Roughly a week after its release, Nintendo's battle royale game Super Mario Bros. 35 has now received its very first patch. Earlier this week, there were reports of hackers ruining the experience for others, but at this point we're unable to confirm if this latest update has resolved these issues. Apart from the described fixes,...
News New Hades Patch For Nintendo Switch Resolves "Rare" Save Data Load Issues
Available now
If you haven't played Hades yet, what are you waiting for? It's easily one of the best games we've played on Switch this year. In saying this, there have been issues hindering player progress. In the Switch version of the game, some users have encountered a "rare" issue when attempting to load save data. According to Supergiant, a...
"We're on top of all of that"
Last week, Ori and the Will of the Wisps got released on the Nintendo Switch, and while a lot of players have been enjoying the game, it's not been the best experience for everyone. For some players, the game appears to be randomly crashing, slowing down and freezing. One user over on the Nintendo Switch subreddit...
News A New Patch Is In The Works For The Switch Version Of The Outer Worlds
Virtuos investigating how to "further improve" performance
Following on from The Outer Worlds' big release on the Switch earlier this month, the game's publisher Private Division has revealed a patch is currently in the works, and that the team at Virtuos is investigating how to "further improve" the performance. Here's the full announcement from...
News The Next Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Patch Will Fix A Game-Breaking Glitch
Save your team
Did you pick up Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX when it was released last week? If so, you'll be pleased to hear Nintendo and The Pokémon Company will soon be releasing a patch for it that fixes a game-breaking bug. According to the official patch notes, there's a glitch that occurs in dungeons with a fixed party. Here's...
News Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training For Nintendo Switch Adds A New Memory Exercise
But it's restricted to a certain brain age
Update: Nintendo UK has now published a message about this update on Twitter. If you can't get a Brain Age score of 20, there's still a way to unlock the Working Memory Challenge. In addition to this, Brain Age players will be able to participate in the first World Brain Training Championship from 15th...
News Playtonic Releasing A "Little Patch" For Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair On 30th January
"no Beettalion were harmed"
One of the best platformers released last year was Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair. Although the game launched in a perfectly playable state, the developer Playtonic has since been working on a "little" patch for it that includes multiple bug fixes and general changes. This update has already been released on Steam...
News The Latest Patch For Civilization VI On Switch Resolves Victory Crashes
Well, kind of...
Last week, you might recall an issue affecting the Switch version of Civilization VI, which resulted in the game crashing right before a victory. The development team was quick to provide an official response, explaining how you had to "declare war" against the crash-causing civilization before the end of your turn. Thankfully, you...
News Xenon Racer Returns For Another Lap With Version 1.04 Now Available
Troubled Switch port gets a performance-boosting patch
After stalling on the start line, it appears that the Switch version Xenon Racer, the futuristic racing game from 3DClouds, may have finally caught up with the pack. Responding to criticism of the game at launch, the studio vowed to address performance issues and had several patches in the works...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Will Require a 3GB Install on Wii U
For all you physical buyers
Yesterday, it was announced that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would amazingly be just 13GB on Wii U and 13.4GB on Switch. Considering that it's one of the most ambitious projects Nintendo's ever undertaken, that's quite impressive, and its relatively small size will no doubt entice many buyers into picking up a...
News Nintendo Issues Patch To Prevent Splatoon Players From Becoming Invisible
Update 2.10.0 available now to squash strange bug
Glitches are commonplace in modern games due to their size and complexity, and Splatoon has seen its fair share of bugs which have subsequently been busted by patches. However, it looks like the last patch introduced a glitch of its own. Players are discovering that in certain situations their...
News A New Patch for FreezeME is on the Way in North America
Expect it in the next couple days
A couple months ago, FreezeME hit the North American eShop, bringing some old fashioned 3D platforming action to the digital storefront. Though we thought it was a bit derivative of the games it was obviously inspired by, we nonetheless gave it a good recommendation, suggesting that fans of this genre should give it...
News Minecraft Update Version Number Three Has Gone Live
Brings it up to par with Xbox 360 version 33
Minecraft: Wii U Edition has been out for a couple months now, and many Nintendo gamers have since put in countless hours exploring its blocky environments. All the same, it's not a perfect version of the game, with many fans complaining about certain features that were absent from this release...
News The Temple of Yog Version 1.1 Update is Being Approved
Expected to go live sometime in mid-February
Temple of Yog has been out for a bit of time now, offering Wii U gamers a retro roguelike experience with a bizarre premise. We rather liked it in our review, and it seems that there's a plan for additional content that will hopefully take the game to new heights. While CHUDCHUD industries is hard at work...
