The Contra Anniversary Collection update for the Nintendo Switch significantly expands the initial release by adding six Japanese versions of the games and a highly requested button remapping feature. This post-launch patch, released shortly after the collection's 2019 debut, ensures that the compilation serves as a more comprehensive historical archive of the iconic run-and-gun series. Key Updates and Features
If you are sailing the high seas or maintaining legal backups, running only the base XCI or NSP will result in a frustrating experience. Here is what breaks without the update: Contra Anniversary Collection Switch NSP UPDATE
What’s Improved in the Update:
Japanese Versions: Adds the Japanese regional variants for almost every game in the collection, providing localized title screens and gameplay differences. The Contra Anniversary Collection update for the Nintendo
The Contra Anniversary Collection has always been a solid nostalgia trip, but with the latest NSP update (v1.1.0 or later) on Nintendo Switch, several lingering issues have finally been addressed, making this the definitive way to play these arcade and NES classics on the go — especially for those using digital backups or custom firmware. Here is what breaks without the update: What’s
: Added the option to play Japanese versions of numerous titles, which often feature distinct gameplay mechanics, higher difficulty, or additional cutscenes (like the Famicom version of Button Remapping