No Man's Sky on the Nintendo Switch Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

How Updates are Packaged

Updates come as separate NSP files. An update for No Man’s Sky on Switch is usually between 1.5 GB and 4 GB. To apply it, a modded Switch user must:

File Size: Approximately 5GB to 6GB, making it a very efficient "repack" for those with limited SD card space.

Q: Will my repack work with the latest Expedition? A: Expeditions are time-limited events that require an active internet connection to sync with Hello Games’ servers. A repack or XCI copy cannot access these because the game will verify your ticket with Nintendo. You will be stuck in the main sandbox mode.

For users concerned with storage space, "repacks" have become a popular topic in the community. A repack is essentially a compressed version of the game files, often combining the base NSP or XCI with the latest update and DLC into a single, more manageable package. This is particularly useful for Switch owners who rely on microSD cards with limited capacity. However, it is important to ensure that any file you use is compatible with your system's firmware version to avoid crashes or "software was closed because an error occurred" messages.

NSP (Nintendo Submission Package): These are digital installation packages, identical to files downloaded from the eShop. They typically come as separate files for the base game, updates, and DLC.