Darksiders Genesis Switch Nsp | Update

Upon release, the base version (v1.0) of Darksiders Genesis on Switch struggled to maintain its target frame rate. Players reported:

Darksiders Genesis marked a bold shift for the franchise, trading its traditional third-person hack-and-slash roots for a top-down, “Diablo-like” dungeon crawler. When it launched on the Nintendo Switch in February 2020, it was met with cautious optimism. However, like many graphically intensive ports on Nintendo’s hybrid console, it arrived with a set of technical compromises. Darksiders Genesis Switch NSP UPDATE

For users in the homebrew and digital backup scene (referencing the NSP format), keeping Darksiders Genesis updated has been crucial. This piece covers the history of the game’s updates, the benefits of the final patch, and why securing the latest NSP update is essential for the definitive Switch experience. Upon release, the base version (v1

Co-op note: Local co-op works fine with updates; online is not supported natively on Switch (no LAN play either). Best experience: Install base NSP + latest update (v1

As of late 2025, THQ Nordic and Airship Syndicate have moved on to Darksiders 4 development. No further patches are expected for the Switch version. The v1.0.3 update is the final, definitive version of Darksiders Genesis on Nintendo Switch. For CFW users, this means the “golden build” has been archived by scene groups.

Go to System Settings > Data Management > Software. Find Darksiders Genesis. It should show Version 1.0.3. Alternatively, launch the game and check the bottom right of the main menu.