Dr. Mario World update history

The following is a list of updates Dr. Mario World has received since launch. The updates also has specific changes, via the in-game notifications.

Ver. 1.0.2
Release date: July 10, 2019


 * Implemented bug fixes.

Ver. 1.0.3
Release date: July 13, 2019


 * Implemented bug fixes.
 * We have included balance adjustments.

Ver. 1.0.4
Release date: August 5, 2019


 * Implemented bug fixes.
 * We have included balance adjustments.
 * Implemented feature improvements.

 This update provides the following bug fixes: 
 * Specific changes
 * Players become unable to proceed after clearing a stage.
 * In versus mode, an invisible wall appears in a completely empty area.

Ver. 1.0.5
Release date: August 7, 2019


 * Implemented bug fixes.

 This update fixes the following issues: 
 * Specific changes
 * When letting go of a capsule, it sometimes slips out of place.
 * When starting the game, sometimes save data cannot be loaded properly, and player temporarily cannot continue their game.

Ver. 1.1.0
Release date: September 30, 2019


 * ''Increased the number of times you can continue in stage mode to two.
 * It is now possible to accept a reward for linking your Nintendo Account and social media accounts.
 * Doctor's Orders difficulty and wait times have been reduced.
 * It is now possible to view the details for characters you do not have.
 * It is now possible to see your opponent's character information in versus mode.
 * General improvements to enhance the user's experience.

 
 * Specific changes
 * The character screen will offer more detailed information on how doctors perform in versus mode
 * You will be able to check details for characters you have yet to obtain
 * You will be able to check details for your opponent’s characters in versus mode
 * The number of times you can continue after running out of capsules in stage mode will be increased to two
 * The level-up animation for characters will change
 * You will be able to claim rewards after linking your Nintendo Account or social media accounts
 * The difficulty level for some doctor’s orders will be reduced. The wait time for doctor’s orders will also be reduced:
 * When orders are removed: 8 hours become 1 hour
 * When orders are completed: 20 hours become 6 hours
 * A Season system will be implemented for versus mode. Along with this change, battle points will be capped at 2000 when the season changes. However, when a new season begins, you will receive a bonus if you have earned more than 2000 points in the prior season
 * In “Find all the hidden coins!” stages, you will be able to acquire coins even if capsules cover them
 * You will be able to earn three clear stars when you complete a special stages
 * A red notification badge will appear on the Staffing icon when you have saved enough coins to add staff.


 * Unlisted changes
 * New results music is added when winning a match in versus mode, while the old results music prior to this version is used when losing a match.

Ver. 1.1.1
Release date: October 3, 2019


 * Unlisted changes
 * Implemented bug fixes.

Ver. 1.1.2
Release date: October 28, 2019


 * General improvements to enhance the user's experience.

Ver. 1.2.0
Release date: December 12, 2019


 * It is now possible to earn doctors by completing special stages.
 * Implemented doc tokens, which can be used in doc staffing.
 * Adjusted stage difficulty and the number of times items can be used.
 * Fixed bugs and made feature improvements.

 
 * Specific changes
 * It is now possible to earn doctors by completing special stages.
 * World 1: Dr. Toad
 * World 2: Dr. Yoshi
 * World 3: Dr. Bowser Jr.
 * World 4: Dr. Luigi
 * World 5: Dr. Toadette
 * World 6: Dr. Waluigi
 * World 7: Dr. Baby Luigi
 * World 8: Dr. Luma
 * World 9: Dr. Diddy Kong
 * Implemented doc tokens, which can be used in doc staffing. Collect 100 of them, and you can access the doc staffing option, where only doctors appear.
 * Adjusted stage difficulty and the number of times items can be used.
 * More Rewards for Challenge Stages: clear rewards have been added for Challenge Stages A and B in each world, and the rewards for Stage C have been increased.
 * Log-in Bonuses: a Log-in Bonus feature has been added.
 * Character Skill Adjustments: some assistant skills have been adjusted in versus mode.
 * We have adjusted the special bonus that is sometimes granted when a player fails the same stage multiple times in a row.
 * The restriction preventing players from using an item multiple times during stage mode has been removed.
 * The effect for the Time Boost item has been changed from “Adds 10 seconds to the clock!” to “Adds 15 seconds to the clock!”
 * In versus mode, players can now use diamonds to reduce the wait time for battle boxes.
 * The number of characters appearing in Staffing has changed:
 * Doctors: 20
 * Assistants: 40
 * The timing for when the number of coins you can obtain as a victory rewards in versus mode resets will be changed.
 * Fixed bugs and made feature improvements.


 * Unlisted changes
 * The menu buttons in stage mode and versus mode are adjusted.

Ver. 1.2.1
Release date: December 16, 2019


 * Unlisted changes
 * Implemented bug fixes.

Ver. 1.2.2
Release date: January 7, 2020


 * General improvements to enhance the user's experience.

Ver. 1.2.5
Release date: January 30, 2020


 * General improvements to enhance the user's experience.

Ver. 1.3.0
Release date: March 5, 2020


 * Added a Daily Booster stage that can be played every day.
 * Added a useful stage mode item, the boomerang.
 * Adjusted the number of diamonds required for some items.
 * Fixed bugs.
 * Made other minor adjustments.

 
 * Specific changes
 * To replace the Daily Gift, we will add a special stage where you can earn coins and doc tokens every day.
 * We will add a new item that can be used in stage mode. Along with this addition, we will also adjust the number of diamonds required for some existing items.
 * We will change the lineup under Special Packs in the shop.
 * New Packs: Boomerang Pack, Infinite Player Heart Pack
 * Removed Packs: Special Pack A and B

Ver. 1.3.1
Release date: March 9, 2020


 * Fixed bugs.


 * Specific changes
 * Fixed issue with inverted sound options in Settings.

Ver. 1.3.5
Release date: April 23, 2020


 * General improvements to enhance the user’s experience.
 * The game will reconnect if wireless communication becomes unstable during a versus mode match, as long as the outcome of the match has not yet been determined.


 * Unlisted changes
 * Balance adjustments impacting certain character skills were made.
 * Balance adjustments impacting gameplay in stage mode were made.
 * The music used for the Daily Booster mode is rearranged, while the music prior to this version is used exclusively for that mode's results screen.
 * The player icon in the stage map animates.

Ver. 1.4.0
Release date: June 26, 2020

 
 * Added new handy items: Capsule Swapper and Rainbow Start.
 * Note: Alongside these additions, removed the Capsule Blaster.
 * A Weekly Specialists feature has been added to versus mode.
 * Each week, some doctors will be chosen as specialists!
 * Balance adjustments made to the Daily Booster and the skills of some doctors.

 
 * Specific changes
 * The amount of information you can check on the screen before you start playing in stage mode has been increased.
 * Difficulty: This will display on difficult stages.
 * Objects: The main objects placed in the stage will be displayed.
 * Clear conditions: The conditions for clearing the stage will be displayed.
 * Best doctors: Doctors who are advantageous when playing the stage will be displayed.
 * In versus mode, your defence against your opponent's attacks will now be displayed.
 * Balance adjustments were made for certain doctors so that their stage mode skill meters fill faster.
 * Balance adjustments for certain doctors' skills were made.
 * We added the following new option for continues in stage mode.
 * Use 15 diamonds to add 5 rainbow capsules and resume playing.
 * You can now add friends when you finish a match in versus mode.
 * Certain other features have been improved.


 * Unlisted changes
 * On the stage clear screen, the player can tap the skip button to proceed through the animations faster.
 * The Daily Booster clear condition now displays an infinity symbol (∞), instead of the number of viruses in the first wave.
 * The player can bypass to the staffing menu from the shop and character select menus.

Ver. 1.4.1
 
 * General improvements to enhance the user's experience.