She deleted the game’s extra data (not the save). From System Settings > Data Management > Manage Software, she deleted the “Update Data” for MK11 only. Then, she deleted the “Downloadable Content” for Aftermath .
The game launched. The Krypt loaded. Jacqui’s new skin rendered perfectly. Loading times returned to normal. Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath -NSP Update 1.0.17...
“Switch forum,” she said, typing on her laptop. “This update is cursed for some NSP setups. It’s not your Switch. It’s a signature mismatch between the Aftermath expansion data and the base game’s new DRM handshake. The update tries to re-verify your DLC licenses, but on modded or even some physical cartridges with leftover save data, it glitches.” She deleted the game’s extra data (not the save)
Alex had just bought a physical cartridge of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath . He loved playing as Fujin and Sheeva, but after installing the latest official patch (version 1.0.17), his game started crashing every time he tried to enter the “Krypt” or fight against a specific new skin for Jacqui Briggs. The game launched
Alex blinked. “How did you know?”
Worse, the game’s loading times had tripled. “This update broke my game,” he grumbled, watching the “Checking for downloadable content...” screen freeze for the fourth time.
Here’s a useful, fictional story based on the real-world scenario of someone dealing with Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath and the (NSP format) on a Nintendo Switch. Title: The Ghost in the Kombat