| Format | Description | Best For | |--------|-------------|-----------| | (Nintendo Submission Package) | The original, unsigned format. Can be installed via Tinfoil or DBI. Requires sigpatches. | Clean installs; easiest to find updates and DLC separately. | | NSZ | Compressed NSP. Smaller file size, faster installs. | Saving storage space on your SD card or PC. | | XCI | A cartridge dump. Can be run directly from a dongle or installed like an NSP. | Emulator users (Ryujinx, Yuzu) or those who prefer "cartridge-style" loading. |
If you want, I can:
| Version | Release Date (Global) | NSP Size (Compressed) | Primary Content | |---------|----------------------|-----------------------|------------------| | 1.0.0 (Base) | Sep 9, 2022 | 4.9 GB | Launch assets | | 3.0.0 | Mar 1, 2023 | 2.1 GB | X-tide battles + 2 stages | | 6.0.0 | Dec 1, 2023 | 1.8 GB | Chill season + Eggstra Work | | 9.0.0 (Final) | Sep 16, 2025 | 2.4 GB | Grand Festival + final balance | splatoon 3 switch nsp update dlc new
The game's update cycle, originally slated to end after two years, has extended into a third year with several "Version 10" and "Version 11" patches. | Format | Description | Best For |
If you have a modded Switch running Custom Firmware, the process to install an update or DLC is as follows: | Clean installs; easiest to find updates and DLC separately