Deploy The Outer Worlds Switch NSP build with DLC and eShop update metadata to distribution while ensuring QA, compliance, and smooth user availability.
Week 1: Finalization & Internal QA
Week 2: Compliance & Packaging
Week 3: Certification Prep
Week 4: Regional Submission
Week 5: Staging & Store Setup
Week 6: Release & Post-Launch
✔ Base NSP (eShop digital version, not cartridge dump)
✔ Update v1.0.5 (critical for performance)
✔ Peril on Gorgon DLC NSP
✔ Murder on Eridanos DLC NSP
✔ Expansion Pass bonus content (optional)
✔ Sigpatches for your firmware
✔ Back up your save using JKSV before installation
Once everything is in place, the Halcyon colony awaits—corporate greed, quirky companions, and all. Happy hunting, Spacer’s Choice employee.
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You can purchase these individually or as part of the Expansion Pass ($24.99): Peril on Gorgon
: This narrative expansion adds a new story centered on an asteroid called Gorgon. It includes new weapons, armor, and an increased level cap. Murder on Eridanos
: A whodunit mystery where you investigate the murder of the famous spokesperson Halcyon Helen. It features the "Discrepancy Amplifier" gadget to find clues and allows travel across the floating islands of Eridanos. Show more Key Software Updates
The game has received significant patches to address technical issues and improve visual quality:
Update 1.5 (Sept 2021): Improved environments in Scylla, Monarch, and Stellar Bay; fixed lip-syncing for NPCs and UI alignment issues. Update 1.3 (Feb 2021) : Added compatibility for the Peril on Gorgon DLC and included further performance optimisations.
Update 1.2 (Oct 2020): A major visual overhaul that implemented clouds in the skybox, half-resolution SSAO, and packed textures to save memory. Technical Details
Download Size: The base game is approximately 17.3 GB. If you own the physical edition, a mandatory "Day One" patch of roughly 6 GB is required for high-resolution textures and optimisations. Spacer’s Choice Edition
: A remastered version ($59.99) that includes the base game and both DLCs with improved graphics. If you already own the previous content, you can upgrade for $9.99. The Outer Worlds: Murder on Eridanos | DLC | Nintendo UK
The Outer Worlds on Nintendo Switch has evolved significantly since its 2020 launch through major software updates and the release of narrative expansions. If you are looking for the latest eShop version or managing your DLC, here is the current state of the game. Latest Updates and Performance
The game received several critical patches to address early performance and visual concerns:
Patch 1.2 & 1.0.3: These updates drastically improved the experience by adding texture patches, increased foliage density, and enhanced skybox details.
Technical Improvements: Developers implemented half-resolution SSAO and optimized materials to save memory and improve CPU performance.
Stability: While the game targets 30fps at 1080p (docked) and 720p (handheld), recent community consensus suggests the game is now "stable" and playable compared to its launch state. DLC and Expansions
You can expand the base game via individual purchases or the Expansion Pass on the Nintendo eShop: