Since its revival in 2019, Samurai Shodown (known in Japan as Samurai Spirits ) has carved a bloody path back into the hearts of fighting game fans. The Nintendo Switch version, while initially a late port (arriving in early 2020), has matured into a surprisingly solid handheld fighter. However, navigating the labyrinth of updates, DLC characters, and the specific file formats required for digital backups (NSP) can be daunting.
Install the base game and updates to the Switch's system memory rather than a slow microSD card to cut loading times by up to 40%. samurai shodown switch nsp update dlc link
In the installer, navigate to the folder containing your update NSP. Since its revival in 2019, Samurai Shodown (known