How to download updates for Splatoon 2 for the Nintendo Switch?

To download the updates for Splatoon 2 manually, you have three options:

• let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off

If not…

• try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;

OR

• select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.

To check that you have the latest version installed, simply launch the game: the version number is displayed in the top right corner of the title screen. Alternatively, you can check out the Options page of the game (+ or – from the Home Menu).