If you are returning to PNF-404 with the latest update, you will enjoy the definitive version of this strategy classic. The Deluxe edition includes:

Pikmin 3 Deluxe has received several updates since its launch, with the most recent being Version 1.1.3 , released in June 2025. This specific update primarily addresses compatibility for Nintendo Switch 2

For archival and technical accuracy, here is the complete version history of the game, as verified by Nintendo’s CDN and scene release databases (e.g., No-Intro, Switch Release List).

: This is a major compatibility patch specifically for Nintendo Switch 2 .

Access all stage packs from the original game right from the start. How to Install the Pikmin 3 Deluxe NSP Update

Initial patch to partially alleviate Switch 2 visual issues. June 22, 2023

A detailed encyclopedia tracking all enemy behaviors and weaknesses.

Fixed an issue where the fruits collected in certain stages would not register correctly under specific conditions.

Pikmin 3 Deluxe Version 1.1.3 is now available (patch notes)

Ensure you have the latest signature patches (sigpatches) installed on your microSD card so the system can verify the NSP.

So why are scene groups re-releasing the NSP and XCI files with "Update" in the title?

Users often have to install both, or if they download a "pre-updated" NSP, they have to redownload the entire 14GB+ file. allows users to keep their base library static while intelligently layering the newest updates on top, or "injecting" the update directly into the base file to create a single, clean, updated NSP.

Pikmin 3 Deluxe Switch NSP Update: The Ultimate Guide to the Updated Version

Resolved critical bugs where collected fruits were not being recorded and acquired badges were reverting to "unacquired" status. Key Content in the Deluxe Version