Understanding why you need the latest update helps motivate a proper install. Square Enix pushed significant patches post-launch.

If you are managing NSPs via custom firmware (CFW) like Atmosphere, you will need:

The fervor around managing these updates manually isn't just about technical tinkering; it’s about the ephemeral nature of digital patches.

The Pixel Remasters have proven controversial due to their reliance on specific fonts and audio engines that differ from the original SNES releases. If Square Enix were to issue a patch that fans disagree with (as they did with the font changes on PC), the ability to install or withhold specific update NSP files becomes the only way to curate the gaming experience.

Furthermore, as the Switch lifecycle eventually winds down, the ability to manually install these updates ensures that the "definitive" versions of Final Fantasy I through VI remain in their best playable state for years to come, regardless of server status.