I’ve seen a lot of confusion recently regarding on the Switch, specifically about getting the NSP updates and DLC (like Aftermath) to work correctly without crashing. Since the game requires a specific update version to run the DLC, I’ve put together this quick guide to ensure a stable setup.
First, it is critical to understand the architecture of Mortal Kombat 11 ’s content. The base NSP is essentially the skeleton—the core game engine, assets, and menus. However, NetherRealm Studios employed a “living game” model, releasing balance changes, new characters (Kombat Pack 1 & 2), and cosmetic items via successive update NSPs (e.g., v1.0.1 to v1.0.31, the final major update). Each DLC character—from Shang Tsung to Rambo—is unlocked via a small unlocker NSP or ticket, but the actual data for that fighter is contained within a specific title update. This means you cannot simply install the “Kombat Pack 2” unlocker on a v1.0.0 base game and expect Mileena to appear. The game will either crash or show the characters as perpetually “locked.” The golden rule is sequential installation: base game → most recent update (e.g., v1.0.31) → DLC unlockers. mortal kombat 11 switch nsp update dlc work