How to Update New Pokémon Snap

Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

In this article, you'll learn how to update New Pokémon Snap.

Note

Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update.
If the system is connected to the Internet, the update will download and install automatically.
In order to play online, you will need the latest update data.
You must be a member of Nintendo Switch Online, a paid service, in order to use online connectivity features.

On August 3, 2021, a new software update for New Pokémon Snap became available for download. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Nintendo Switch console is connected to the internet.

Complete these steps

Connect the Nintendo Switch console to the internet.
Return to the HOME Menu and launch the game.
The update will be downloaded and installed automatically.
Once the update is installed, the newest version number will be displayed on the title screen.

Ver. 2.0.0 (Released August 3, 2021)

3 new areas have been added: Secret Side Path, Mightywide River, and Barren Badlands.
- These new areas also contain 20 new Pokémon.
Additional research titles, profile icons, photo filters, stickers, and frames have been added.
Search options for Other Players’ Photos have changed.
Other issues have also been addressed to improve the game-play experience.

Ver. 1.2.0 (Released May 26, 2021)

Fixed an issue preventing you from taking a picture of Braviary that would satisfy the clear requirements for the "Proud Warrior" request.

Ver. 1.1.0 (Released April 29, 2021)

Several issues have been addressed in order to create a more comfortable play experience.