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If you are a fan of creature-collection RPGs, you have likely heard the war drums beating for Nexomon and its critically acclaimed sequel, Nexomon: Extinction. For years, the debate raged on forums: Should you download the Nexomon Switch NSP or buy the game directly from the Nexomon Switch eShop listing? With the release of the massive new update patches, the scales have tipped decisively. We are here to explain why the latest update files make the eShop version definitively better than any launch-day ROM or cartridge rip.
Q: Can I transfer my save from an NSP to the eShop version? A: Yes, but only if you have a modded Switch with save management tools (like Checkpoint). For a standard Switch, the save files are encrypted differently. If you start with an NSP, you often cannot migrate to the legal eShop cartridge or download without losing progress. nexomon+switch+nsp+update+eshop+better
Q: Is Nexomon better than Pokémon on Switch now? A: With the update, yes—specifically regarding story. Nexomon: Extinction has a fully voiced, self-aware comedy story that mocks creature-collection tropes. Pokémon hasn't had a voice-acted story in 25 years.
Q: The eShop says "Update downloaded." Does that include the DLC? A: Yes. Unlike Pokémon, Nexomon's post-game "DLC" (the island of Palmaya) was delivered as a free update. You do not need to buy a separate pass. Nexomon on Nintendo Switch: Why the Latest NSP
+ > Software Update > Via the Internet.1. Official eShop purchase (recommended)
2. Physical cartridge
3. Which is “better”?
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