By: Gaming Tech Desk
Release Date: December 2023 | Latest Update: March 2024 | File Size: 15.4 GB
When Batman: Arkham Knight never made it to the Switch, fans worried the gritty streets of Gotham were too much for Nintendo’s hybrid console. Then, out of the shadows, came the Batman: Arkham Trilogy – a collection including Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, and Arkham Knight (cloud version). The star of the show? Batman: Arkham City, widely regarded as the greatest superhero game ever made.
However, the launch was rocky. Frame rate drops, texture pop-ins, and audio glitches plagued the initial cartridge release. Enter the Batman: Arkham City Switch NSP Update – specifically Title Update v1.0.2 (v196608) . This article breaks down everything you need to know about this patch, how to install it (for legal backups), and whether it finally fixes the game. Batman- Arkham City Switch NSP UPDATE
Unequivocally, yes.
If you own Batman: Arkham City on the Nintendo Switch, the v1.0.2 update is mandatory. The launch version was nearly unplayable; the updated version is a respectable handheld port of a masterpiece. While it cannot compete with the PC version at 4K/120FPS, being able to glide through Arkham City on a bus or a plane is a technological marvel.
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Recommendation: Download the update immediately. For CFW users, grab the NSP from your dumped cartridge. For retail users, plug your Switch into the dock and let it update.
A: Absolutely yes. An "Update NSP" is a patch. It will not launch without the base game (Base.nsp or XCI). By: Gaming Tech Desk Release Date: December 2023
When Batman: Return to Arkham launched on the Switch in late 2023, it was met with significant criticism regarding technical performance.
Because of these issues, the "NSP UPDATE" became highly anticipated, as players hoped the developers would optimize the game post-launch.
Final Score after Update: 7.5/10 (Was 4/10 at launch). It is now the definitive handheld version, but the PS4 remaster remains superior. Unequivocally, yes