On your computer, navigate to the newly appeared Switch drive, open the or NAND install folder, and drag the Monster Hunter Rise update NSP file into the folder.
Always install the Base Game first, followed by the Update, and then the DLC files.
A Nintendo Switch with Custom Firmware (CFW) like Atmosphere. The base game (NSP/XCI) already installed. The specific Update file (NSP) and DLC files (NSP). A USB-C cable or a large microSD card. Installation via USB (Recommended)
The core Monster Hunter Rise game file. This must be installed first. monster hunter rise switch nsp update dlc install
Where to find and how to install the for your CFW
Version 16.0.2 was the final major update for the game and the Sunbreak expansion. Released in January 2024, it brought several key changes:
1. "The software was closed because an error occurred" or "Corrupted Data" On your computer, navigate to the newly appeared
We mentioned DBI earlier for dumping games, but it’s also an excellent installer. Its "Install from DBI backend" feature simplifies the process. You run the MTP responder on your Switch and connect it to your PC. The DBI backend application on your computer lets you browse your local files and directly "Add files" for installation to the Switch, effectively turning your PC into a file source for the console. This avoids the need to copy files to the SD card first.
A high-quality microSD card formatted to to prevent file corruption.
Update your Atmosphere signature patches. If the problem persists, open DBI, select Browse installed applications , highlight Monster Hunter Rise, and run Check integrity . Error: "An error occurred attempting to install the NSP" The base game (NSP/XCI) already installed
I installed Monster Hunter Rise (base NSP) + the latest update (v3.9.1 at the time) + all DLC packs on my Switch (AMS/Atmosphere). Here’s how it went:
Works smoothly if you follow the right steps – Great value for CFW users
A reliable NSP installer tool such as , DBI , or Awoo Installer .