To update on your Nintendo Switch to the latest version available on the eShop, you can use the standard manual update procedure. As of late 2025, the game has received several significant content updates since its 2020 launch, including the Boating Update and expanded language support. How to Update Manually
Navigate to the and highlight the A Short Hike game icon. A Short Hike Switch NSP Update (eShop)
Added support for Brazilian Portuguese and fixed minor bugs. To update on your Nintendo Switch to the
Introduced Japanese language support and resolved a glitch where players could get stuck while using the fishing boat. A Short Hike Switch NSP Update (eShop)
Choose . The system will check for the latest version and begin the download if an update is available. Key Update History & Patch Notes