Fresh off its Switch 2 and Switch 1 launch last week, Bubsy 4D is already getting its first patch. Version 1.1.1 is live now on PC, with the developer confirming the update will hit both Switch platforms in the "coming days." The fix list covers player-related issues, level problems, and a handful of other adjustments that early players have been running into.
For anyone who grew up with Bubsy 3D on PlayStation, the existence of a follow-up that actually runs well enough to need patch notes is already something of a small miracle. That 1996 original is widely remembered as one of the most disorienting platformers of its era, so seeing the franchise back and actively supported is a different vibe entirely.
What the 1.1.1 update actually addresses
The patch targets two main areas: player-side bugs and level-specific issues. The developer has been upfront that not every fix in this update applies to every platform, so Switch players should expect a slightly tailored version of the same patch when it arrives on console.
Here's the lowdown on what version 1.1.1 covers:
- Player fixes: Several character-related bugs flagged by the community since launch are being addressed, though specific details on what broke and how it was resolved haven't been spelled out in full.
- Level updates: Geometry and progression issues across certain stages are getting corrected. These are the kinds of problems that can quietly ruin a run if you hit them at the wrong moment.
- General stability improvements: The usual catch-all for things that were quietly causing headaches in the background.
The key here is that the PC rollout happening first gives the team a window to catch anything the patch itself might introduce before it reaches Nintendo hardware. That's a sensible approach, especially for a game managing two distinct Switch SKUs simultaneously.
A franchise finding its footing post-launch
Bubsy 4D dropped on Switch 2 and Switch 1 within the last week, putting it in a crowded early-June window alongside a lot of other activity on Nintendo's platforms. Getting a patch out this quickly suggests the developer was monitoring feedback closely from day one, which is exactly what you want to see from a smaller title trying to hold its own.
Level select before patch 1.1.1
The franchise has a complicated history. Bubsy 3D in particular has spent nearly three decades as a punchline in conversations about bad 3D platformers, so Bubsy 4D carries some weight just by existing. Whether this patch makes a meaningful difference to the experience will depend on which specific bugs players have been hitting hardest.
Pro tip: if you have been holding off on the Switch version while waiting for stability improvements, the console patch landing in the next few days is probably the right moment to jump in. The PC version is already running 1.1.1, so the worst of the launch issues should be behind it.
When to expect it on your Switch
No specific date has been given for the console rollout beyond "coming days." Given that the PC version is already live, a Switch deployment within the first week of June feels realistic. Both Switch 1 and Switch 2 owners are covered by the same incoming update.
For players who want to stay across everything the game has to offer while waiting for the patch, the Bubsy 4D guide collection has resources to help you navigate what's already working. Broader gaming guides are also available if you are juggling multiple titles this week.
