# Pikmin 3 Deluxe 1.2.0 update out now, patch notes

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-01 02:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 13 · Current Velocity: 21.63

## Executive Summary
Nintendo pushes the Switch 2 launch with a free Pikmin 3 Deluxe update that sharpens graphics and adds GameShare.

## Intelligence Brief
Nintendo's Switch 2 owners gain a free upgrade to Pikmin 3 Deluxe, delivering higher visual fidelity and new GameShare functionality, while the company secures continued engagement with its flagship platform. Nintendo Life published the full patch notes, describing a resolution boost and the addition of GameShare, a system that allows players to share live sessions. vooks.net echoed these points, stressing the visual upgrade as a key benefit.


Coverage does not specify the exact resolution target, performance impact, or whether similar patches will follow for other legacy Switch games. No details are provided about potential changes to online latency or DLC pricing.


Future announcements from Nintendo regarding broader post‑launch support remain pending. Analysts will watch for any follow‑up statements that could affect the ecosystem.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What new features does the Pikmin 3 Deluxe 1.2.0 update include?
The update boosts resolution and adds GameShare, a feature for sharing live gameplay sessions, as outlined in the patch notes reported by Nintendo Life and vooks.net.

### Is the 1.2.0 update free for Switch 2 owners?
My Nintendo News indicated the update is provided at no charge to Nintendo Switch 2 users.

### Are other games receiving similar updates?
Coverage mentions a separate Mario Tennis Fever 1.1.1 update, but does not confirm similar upgrades for additional titles.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Switch, Nintendo Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes, GameShare, Pikmin, Deluxe, Deluxe Gets Switch, Deluxe Updated To Version

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Nintendo News | Nintendo Switch App updated to Version 3.5.0 (patch notes) | 2026-09-03 02:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxNSVRtSFdYQkxGeHl4a1NLdUF2bzIyVEdsem1ncjU1OHk0WHcwOW9WeXpyUjM5S2JZcTg5eEZTMFh6VDlreDRuSU01R2EzTW4zaG9JNlloWGFGT0tYN1BHZkVaS2RqQVZsa1NYQml2VVg2MFRvTXR6Q3RjTExHWVhHOFRpRFl1V0Z4NmkyemJnVHRsdHdNdlI3YjZjSQ?oc=5) |
| GoNintendo | Nintendo Switch app updated to Ver. 3.5.0 | 2026-09-03 02:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxPbGRfNUNWYjQzYUFJRGhGSFlTRjg4Rk15eGt5Wk1XUklZd04zd24xeWR2S1BPVTRyVWpGazYxM3VjVHdEZjNYLVVKWFM5S2NEYUVndG1GeUU0WGFKczA0RXpFTDg1dUFTSnFHNE5HeV93NllHV3RNX2RCaU03WS1FcEYyWWM?oc=5) |
| Nintendo Everything | Nintendo Switch App 3.5.0 update out now, patch notes | 2026-09-03 02:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxPbFlFcllXZ0RPVzcwZ29QUThpclRSRjBPUFhxc1dlU0VEVER1bkRHV0YwVGttLUpMcnk0d3NxdE14djJxbUI2bW5sVGdfOExyWkZUSmlLZU9WZ1NwTk1GcXVhbGExZzMyT2h6bHpjdGRJQ1FiSTJIeDdrakJaRFMyaE14UzQ0US1MU2tvdA?oc=5) |
| EventHubs | Patch 13.0.5 has released for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate but fans aren't particularly happy about it... | 2026-09-02 04:24 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTE9CY3JSN3ZadHJBZzVzcFBCb0dFM0tRSVZweTlsLTk3ZS1CZjE3VHlFNXpkT040elpfalNuczQ5M2Q1bmxyaUR1VHZQLUV6dHZVQ3pKTUtxVUlKN1YwTzMxWkZaNnh3bWMxbTJJU3FINGMxcnJCR3Jleg?oc=5) |
| jang.com.pk | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 13.0.5 update goes live with online battle fix | 2026-09-02 04:24 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxQUWFVM0FVVElZazdON0czc1pNYnRlU3gwc29sUUwwZXFIbzcySF9INUI2RXFySUFQVktwcjIyay1zdGxqM3BwOEV1c2pObTRQM0t3YXcwRzVBRFo4UVFYZk1JLW5MdVFmcWxST3d5cGo4eElvOHFHdnBKMzNvbGpUckRYR2ZZaXhLVWVZMldzZTQzdTRPMFBxTTN3RC1ocndlWUpvcXVjZw?oc=5) |
| kobaran.com | Nintendo Releases Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Patch, First Since Last Year | 2026-09-02 04:24 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxNWTVUSTJaTWlNLXpZRkRYS1l3STZMM3MtS1FGOE9WRUMxNm00SmUzN1JiQ1RNMnlfTDB1dlowdHJJMUNuRWJWT1lQS0xYRDJjbVlMZnc3ZVFrclBaRUtTSlVVVDhwYjFDRGxUelhma2dWeGpYdDNXTV9pQXNfaDNLZS1YZHQtUFl3X3J2eWw2OEw1dnd0MVlVa2V1dWI?oc=5) |
| My Nintendo News | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate updated to Version 13.0.5 to fix online bug (patch notes) | 2026-09-02 04:24 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxNZjVHSFk5TlFHajlIMWFHLTdKdWdwNktiWjAyeXI0MDVrOC1jWmhrVFVzR05ZX200SDJ0V3M4a2NiUDd3X29RQ3cwS3pVOUdqS3BWbXZ3LXBKc3NILWoxZEEwZm9hU2R3M1ZITXh4bHJ3aV9PdXpUblp2M1FaaGh3NTNvVHV2bGRvWW9EWDB1MDJCNzEzc1A5UnhvQmJUb0dmT2t5Z2RHbG1NNEVUTHh0bTAyTFFCUnA2TUtFYQ?oc=5) |
| GoNintendo | Smash Bros. Ultimate updated to Ver. 13.0.5 | 2026-09-02 04:24 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxOc0lIN1hmN083NnIxNk9xRDJvai1YYzBxNUNtZTZxOEJVZjdNaGZsLXFEYThORkstZFNLU0dUM244elNVaDdWRGpqMXUzd2l2OVAzTTU4Qy02bU02N2o0c09EaXhCdGdKRVdDNjFObVFReC1iLUQyMVdWdGh6ckw1STR4N0VXdw?oc=5) |
| Nintendo Life | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.4 Is Now Live | 2026-09-02 04:24 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxQRU9iV09ROFBUbDdpSDBuR0pPZzVKZ0JNVXp1WV9CZXBJNnRiT1pEMzZ0ZTZNNWRzZGdUajY3OFotXy12NTU4S0Rmc0c5cF9pTkJobFJTbXpKWlRwVWtPdmRiWnVnZHFEYk1BeFdUSGE0ZFJoaVhnZlFkdXZ4Z2JDQnJ2MW5IMDQ3V3FMemxmenVSNE1pSFlBYW9B?oc=5) |
| Nintendo Life | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.5 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes | 2026-09-02 04:24 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxPb1NPeU5OQUN5VXhpVnA2UEV1aEkxX3N2SFZEcUd6dFRBcFNOQWw5ZXVZNThoU21kMERKVksyVkRmY3hxSk05MDhBaHh2U3FCOS1heERMNUt0aENwaU1VSmlUc3ZUOXFwLU5hOHVYLUdKazZuWHdSZ0pQRkNSV21uald3Vm11SFFUcUNNeXhJdUthdkstbU5TZU42S3E1TFFSUFdLckZZQmszR0JVbjdxQk92TFhMU1RjU1V6VGVIR2V2Zw?oc=5) |
| nintendoeverything.com | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 13.0.5 update out now, patch notes | 2026-09-02 01:25 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxOd0FXdFQyUFVKSWpjUE80RFdzN2FRaWJKdTBQWnNnOFR3R3JtX29Wd3pQNXpObHRWbHplc01MT0hLd1hIN3ZNV1BjQy1wQ21QTDBoWXdtSDB3YkdjZ2MxMlFBX3d0QUNyYjU4VFNQN0puUGJnRDdOZEt3VldZOHhTMldrTWNyemFWSTdDWE1NVVkzQ2JLZkE?oc=5) |
| My Nintendo News | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe updated for Nintendo Switch 2 with 8 player split-screen and more | 2026-09-02 01:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxNa2VQTkJVazh3aGxhTHJiMDB6VWk4bkdtdDBsdzhhRnREUG9FdW5GbmtuV2FkNHJTRW04OGxGYzFtMkllQ2dUUElJTHM4R3M5WTFXQ0EwV09HRGFGbmVjMzJyN1VycHAwbk1KU2NBc1FlX1o2eUV3WTFLcS14SmVEcnYzVmdEZS1aVS1IeU1USHQ1djBXcldsei1xUUE2U2p4dEJaTWcxa2NyeEZDRHJwbjd1VnZLdURqZnVhbUFZZlpFUQ?oc=5) |
| Nintendo Life | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 4.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes | 2026-09-02 01:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwwFBVV95cUxNZVJWckZJZFBsMW02V3NBRTMtNlJPY0NsMkduN2RyejZrRV9zd1lKZlBKcjliSTViZjVqeUYyeUFodHdqbVE4c19SRjlRMWNwUWh5SXh4QTZRQ01TZGZFVkJOeW1wQXF1WWduTk1PeXlJNDNCOG5CbHNCX0xaU2hoU3FvUGI5aGhNV1AzMUlvVXIxcnhSUlRZczVDaWU2aGZRb3pJSkViVGxGU0JqRF85RDhZdVhaVVNkNE5Wcl9vcmNSLU0?oc=5) |
| Polygon.com | 9 Years Later, Mario Kart 8 Just Got a Game-Changing Update for Nintendo Switch 2 | 2026-09-02 01:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPU2tJZmxtbW1taVowbkhUeXpYWnN4ZjhsMFBaM243YUhGd0xZUzBpVEJfWnd1VWhkYm5VQVRlb2N3U1JqTzh1X2VyUlpSVUhRUm5uVmN2WkNGQ2xLSVprMDBmZVE4d3BoUUtqODU3R2M4d0MyNzNhX0gtUXBiR3dsSzZWbG5tZnVN?oc=5) |
| nintendo.com | Free update now available for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 2026-09-02 01:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxNSEFaek9pcnVLUW5SdVBXWlBzM0NNVnRxVmhJNXlpUW91c2NOaE5sU2plMWU2MHVvLVkwUkVHamVSbnVMRFh4Y053UkxBMThlLXdod3JMME1sb2pZMVNBUmZFVmp1Qk1wYjQ1N055eFlIZnBGQ3B6amZlMEdLR28zZldQSjR4dHVLUlhzWm5mRlc?oc=5) |

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