Since the Switch release (v1.8), updates have focused on accessibility, bug fixes, and new features:
Updates have consistently optimized terrain rendering, improved the water shader, and fixed rare crashes related to the fishing rod. Managing Your Data A Short Hike Switch NSP Update (eShop)
The initial Switch launch version, which added the motorboat and expanded fishing activities originally not found in the earliest PC versions. Since the Switch release (v1
Added support for Brazilian Portuguese and fixed minor bugs. To update on your Nintendo Switch to the
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
Choose . The system will check for the latest version and begin the download if an update is available. Key Update History & Patch Notes