Released in February 2023, this patch was crucial. It added backend support for The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk, even though the DLC wouldn't launch until later. For users installing NSP updates, v1.2.0 was the first mandatory version for DLC compatibility.
This expansion comes in two parts:
Prepare NSP files
Update Atmosphère & sigpatches
Boot into Atmosphère (RCM/Hekate)
Install the update NSP first
Install the DLC NSP
Verify in-game
Post-install sanity checks
Disclaimer: Installing NSP files or using homebrew to install updates/DLC on a modded Switch can risk banning, data loss, or bricking; proceed at your own risk. pokemon violet switch nsp update dlc
The last update (as of mid-2025) is v3.0.1. It primarily fixes a few soft-locks in the Indigo Disk’s BB League and stabilizes online Tera Raid Battles.
For a complete experience, the necessary files include:
Without the DLC, you cannot access over 200 returning Pokémon, meaning you cannot complete the National Dex in Home without trading. Released in February 2023, this patch was crucial