Select the UPDATE NSP file. Ensure your installer is set to overwrite or append to the existing title ID.
: Contains the complete core experience of Dark Souls: Remastered.
: Smoothed out frame pacing issues in demanding areas. Performance and Resolution Metrics
Since its launch, the Switch version received critical updates to address performance and connectivity. The most notable patch is Version 1.0.3. Performance Enhancements Dark Souls- Remastered Switch NSP UPDATE
: Press + on the game icon to verify the version number after installing.
, whereas other platforms were handled by Q-LOC. This results in several unique characteristics:
Check the game properties on your home menu to confirm the version number has changed. Select the UPDATE NSP file
Ensure your Custom Firmware (Atmosphere) and system firmware (OFW) are updated to support the game's latest patch requirements. Alternatively, re-dump or re-verify your NSP files. Softlocks and Missing DLC
9/10 Docked: 8/10 | Handheld: 10/10
Vanilla Dark Souls on Switch targets 30 frames per second (FPS) but frequently dips in dense areas. The updates introduce dynamic resolution scaling. This optimization lowers pixel counts slightly during intense combat to lock the performance at a steady 30 FPS. Blighttown Fixes : Smoothed out frame pacing issues in demanding areas
: Always keep your console in Airplane Mode or use 90DNS/Exosphere when using NSPs to avoid a console ban from Nintendo. 🔍 Troubleshooting
Install the update to the NAND if you want faster loading times, or SD Card to save system space.
Stability fixes for the "Warrior of Sunlight" and "Darkwraith" covenants ensured smoother matchmaking and invasions.