Pikmin 3 Deluxe Gets Free 1.2.0 Update With Nintendo Switch 2 Enhancements

Nintendo has quietly extended the life of Pikmin 3 Deluxe by releasing a free version 1.2.0 update tailored for the Switch 2, a gesture that speaks to the company's broader philosophy of honoring its existing library rather than leaving players behind during a hardware transition. The update arrives as Nintendo works to bridge the gap between console generations, ensuring that familiar titles feel at home on newer ground — and that the players who built their libraries on the original Switch need not start from scratch to experience something better.