Warning: Do not install an update from a different region. Pikmin 4 uses separate title IDs for USA (0100F110C0A8C000), EUR (0100CA01B7A4800), and JPN (0100F1E018E46000). A mismatched update will show as "corrupted data."
An NSP is a package file originally designed for the Nintendo eShop. Unlike an XCI, an NSP must be installed to the Switch’s internal memory or SD card via a title manager (like Tinfoil or DBI). For Pikmin 4, the NSP version is often smaller in its base form (approximately 6.3 GB) because it lacks redundant padding present in cartridge dumps.
Nintendo regularly releases updates for the Nintendo Switch and its games. For Pikmin 4, any updates will typically be automatically downloaded and installed on your console if you have automatic updates enabled. These updates often include bug fixes, balance changes, and occasionally new content. Pikmin 4 Switch NSP XCI -Update- -eShop-
In Pikmin 4, players take on the role of a character sent to a new planet, tasked with investigating the local flora and fauna and searching for a new home for the Olimar's people. The gameplay involves directing and guiding Pikmin to gather resources, defeat enemies, and solve puzzles to progress through the levels. The game introduces new types of Pikmin with unique abilities, enhancing the strategic depth of the gameplay.
If you launch Pikmin 4 (NSP or XCI) and only see a black screen after the Nintendo logo: Warning: Do not install an update from a different region
Nintendo has been actively supporting Pikmin 4 with post-launch updates. The latest eShop version brings several quality-of-life improvements to the table, including:
Note: Whenever you download a base game file, always ensure you are also downloading the latest Update (DLC) patch file to get the best possible experience. An NSP is a package file originally designed
If you own the game legally and simply want the latest version:
For those who downloaded NSP/XCI files and use custom firmware, the update process typically involves: