For a game like Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition , which bundles content from the Wii U and 3DS versions, the NSP represents the ultimate version of a massive game. The 2021 Landscape: Why It’s Harder to Find

If you did manage to find a legitimate NSP, 2021 required specific updates to make the games playable:

Searching for NSPs via Google in 2021 became a bit of a minefield. Malicious actors often upload fake files labeled as "Hyrule Warriors NSP" that can:

This article is for educational and informational purposes regarding the history of the Nintendo Switch homebrew scene. Downloading NSPs of games you do not own is illegal and can lead to hardware bans or permanent damage to your device.

Age of Calamity and its DLC required newer firmware versions (12.0.0+). Users had to ensure their CFW (Atmosphère) was updated before attempting to install.