LEGO Party Update 1.6 brings a native Nintendo Switch 2 version alongside a suite of new online and gameplay features.
The update, announced in a developer post and reported by Liam Doolan, arrives as a free upgrade for existing Nintendo Switch owners and targets improved performance and new social options for players.
Background
LEGO Party is a multiplayer party game built around short-form minigames and Challenge Zones.
The title has been available on Nintendo Switch, and with Update 1.6 the team has released a native build for Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
The update focuses on platform optimization, expanded matchmaking, and fresh content tied to LEGO’s collectible minifigure series.
What Update 1.6 delivers
The headline change in Update 1.6 is the native Nintendo Switch 2 optimization.
According to the announcement, the Switch 2 build delivers higher frame rates and sharper visuals, and the publisher confirmed that owners of the Nintendo Switch version will receive this upgrade at no additional cost.
Multiplayer and matchmaking have also been expanded.
The update introduces public lobbies so players can host or join public matches.
The developer noted that players can now play Challenge Zone or Minigame Rush playlists with other partygoers from around the world across platforms.
Challenge Zone and rules updates
Update 1.6 adds four new game modes across Challenge Zones to broaden party options.
In addition, the update includes Advanced Game Rules that allow for more customization of Challenge Zones; one highlighted option is a Multi-Brick Purchase rule that changes how in-game purchases and strategies work during matches.
Content and polish
The update also adds the new Series 29 minifigures for players to unlock and customize, expanding the game’s collectible roster.
As with most major patches, Update 1.6 includes various bug fixes and performance improvements intended to stabilize online play and the new Switch 2 build.
Availability and next steps
Update 1.6 is available now.
Players interested in the full patch notes or the update trailer should consult the game’s official channels for the complete list of fixes and platform-specific instructions.
This release marks a notable step in the title’s lifecycle by delivering native next‑generation console support and expanded social play features.
The update, announced in a developer post and reported by Liam Doolan, arrives as a free upgrade for existing Nintendo Switch owners and targets improved performance and new social options for players.
Background
LEGO Party is a multiplayer party game built around short-form minigames and Challenge Zones.
The title has been available on Nintendo Switch, and with Update 1.6 the team has released a native build for Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
The update focuses on platform optimization, expanded matchmaking, and fresh content tied to LEGO’s collectible minifigure series.
What Update 1.6 delivers
The headline change in Update 1.6 is the native Nintendo Switch 2 optimization.
According to the announcement, the Switch 2 build delivers higher frame rates and sharper visuals, and the publisher confirmed that owners of the Nintendo Switch version will receive this upgrade at no additional cost.
Multiplayer and matchmaking have also been expanded.
The update introduces public lobbies so players can host or join public matches.
The developer noted that players can now play Challenge Zone or Minigame Rush playlists with other partygoers from around the world across platforms.
Challenge Zone and rules updates
Update 1.6 adds four new game modes across Challenge Zones to broaden party options.
In addition, the update includes Advanced Game Rules that allow for more customization of Challenge Zones; one highlighted option is a Multi-Brick Purchase rule that changes how in-game purchases and strategies work during matches.
Content and polish
The update also adds the new Series 29 minifigures for players to unlock and customize, expanding the game’s collectible roster.
As with most major patches, Update 1.6 includes various bug fixes and performance improvements intended to stabilize online play and the new Switch 2 build.
Availability and next steps
Update 1.6 is available now.
Players interested in the full patch notes or the update trailer should consult the game’s official channels for the complete list of fixes and platform-specific instructions.
This release marks a notable step in the title’s lifecycle by delivering native next‑generation console support and expanded social play features.
