SEGA released a minor DLC revision in late 2024 to fix a licensing oversight regarding the Sonic 3 & Knuckles music tracks. An "updated" DLC NSP will contain this fix. Older DLC NSPs might still play the prototype music rather than the finalized remastered tracks.
Before diving into the updates and NSP details, let’s clarify what Plus adds over the base Sonic Origins:
However, the base cart or base NSP only gives you the Plus content if you own the DLC. This brings us to the current state of the update and DLC. sonic origins plus switch nsp update dlc updated
If you own legitimate copies and are using custom firmware + SigPatches:
Without the DLC NSP, the update alone only adds menu hooks but no extra content. SEGA released a minor DLC revision in late
Subject: Comprehensive Analysis of the NSP Release, DLC Integration, and Content Updates Platform: Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Hybrid) Status: Released (June 23, 2023)
This paper outlines the features, technical composition, and content updates included in the Sonic Origins Plus package for the Nintendo Switch. As an expansion to the 2022 compilation Sonic Origins, this "Plus" iteration integrates previously released downloadable content (DLC), introduces a physical cartridge release, and adds significant new features, including playable characters and Game Gear titles. This document serves as a technical overview for users interested in the "NSP" (Nintendo Switch Package) format structure and the update history of the title. However, the base cart or base NSP only
Before diving into the technical details of the NSP file, let’s clarify what Plus adds to the original Sonic Origins release.