Switch cartridges are slow. This update optimizes asset streaming:
Unless you rely on a very specific, patched-out exploit (like infinite Musou glitches from 1.0.0), Update 1.0 is mandatory. The performance improvements alone make Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate feel like a different game on Switch. It’s still not 60 FPS, but it’s stable, which is all you can ask for from a musou port. warriors orochi 4 ultimate nspasiaupdate 1 better
If you’re using layeredFS mods (custom costumes, weapon skins), verify they’re compatible with the Asia 1.0 update. Some older mods for the base game will break. Stick to mods labeled “1.0+ Asia.” Switch cartridges are slow
The most noticeable improvement in the latest update is the stabilization of frame rates. The Switch is a hybrid beast, and musou games are notorious for pushing hardware limits with on-screen enemy counts. It’s still not 60 FPS, but it’s stable,
Before the patch, heavy combat scenarios—especially when utilizing the flashy Sacred Treasure attacks—could cause the frame rate to dip into the mid-20s in handheld mode. Update 1.0.1 has optimized the rendering pipeline. While it doesn’t turn the Switch into a PS4 Pro, the dips are far less frequent. The gameplay feels smoother, keeping that "hack-and-slash" rhythm satisfyingly intact.
If you’re still playing on the base 1.0.0 cartridge dump, you’re missing out. Here’s what the update fixes: