The final update for Pikmin 3 Deluxe (released December 2021) addresses:

Note: There is no v3.0.0. The game is considered feature-complete.

Before discussing updates, you need to know what constitutes the complete game. The “Deluxe” label is not just marketing. Here is the full content list:

For the uninitiated, NSP stands for Nintendo Submission Package. In simple terms, it is the file format the Nintendo Switch uses for digital games downloaded from the eShop.

When you see discussions about "NSP updates," users are typically referring to standalone patch files that update a game to its latest version without requiring the user to download it through the official Nintendo servers. This is common in the "homebrew" or modding community, where users aim to back up their own games or, unfortunately, pirate software.

Ensure your SD card is formatted as FAT32 (exFAT causes corruption on Switch). Split large NSPs if necessary, though modern installer tools (like DBI) handle large files.

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