LEGO City Undercover on the Nintendo Switch has undergone several updates to address performance issues and restore content from the original Wii U version. The most current stable version is , which focuses primarily on system-level stability and minor bug fixes. Core Update Features & Fixes
Use a reputable title installer (such as Tinfoil, DBI, or Awwman) to install the base LEGO City Undercover NSP file.
What and installer you are currently running
To understand what you are searching for, you need to know which update file (UPD) corresponds to which fixes. Lego City Undercover received three primary public releases.
Installing the patched v1.0.2 update is highly recommended for the optimal Lego City Undercover experience on Switch CFW (Atmosphère). 1. Drastic Load Time Reductions
Please note that downloading and installing NSP files may void your Nintendo Switch warranty and may be against the terms of service of Nintendo. This content is for educational purposes only.
: Some updates included fixes for video settings and minor graphical artifacts. 🛠️ Installation for Modded Systems (NSP/XCI)
: The launch-day patch (approximately 479MB) restored missing Nintendo-themed Easter eggs and collaboration content that were present in the Wii U original but initially missing from the Switch re-release files. Performance Optimization :
This is the game’s most infamous flaw. Loading into the main menu takes roughly 1.5 minutes, and loading a save file can add another 1–2 minutes. In total, you can expect to wait from boot to actually playing the game. Loading between missions or entering new districts takes 15–20 seconds per transition. Reviewers at launch joked that you could make a snack between loading screens. The patches did nothing to improve this.
The easiest fix is to delete the game entirely from your system (both the base and the update), then reinstall the matching regional files in the correct order. Trying to remove the ghost icon through normal menus can delete the wrong copy and cause save data loss.
On your PC, open "File Explorer" and navigate to the newly appeared "Switch" drive. Open the SD Card or NAND install folder.