Compared to the original Wii U release, the official Pikmin 3 Deluxe page notes several enhancements:
Pikmin 3 Deluxe capping off 2020 as a Nintendo remaster year? Pikmin 3 Deluxe SWITCH NSP [Update]
Initial Switch 2 compatibility patch (partially fixed screen flickers). June 22, 2023 Updated the software icon on the HOME menu. 1.1.0 Nov 25, 2020 Compared to the original Wii U release, the
Fixed "screen flash" issues on Switch 2; general gameplay improvements. June 4, 2025 general gameplay improvements. June 4
Fixed bugs regarding fruit collection records and badge acquisition.
: The entire story mode can now be played in two-player local co-op.