Yuzu | Nsz

nsz -C zstd -L 18 "game.xci"

: Ensure you are running a modern version of Yuzu (Mainline or Early Access). yuzu nsz

is a compressed version of an NSP. Think of it as a .zip or .rar file, but specifically designed for Switch games. The NSZ format was developed by the homebrew community (specifically the nsz tool by nicoboss) to address the massive storage requirements of modern Switch games. nsz -C zstd -L 18 "game

Now your game folder has 1 file instead of 5. Beautiful. The NSZ format was developed by the homebrew

While you can double-click an NSZ to run it, it to Yuzu's virtual NAND is better for updates and DLC.

This article covers everything you need to know about NSZ files, how to use them with Yuzu, the benefits of compression, and step-by-step troubleshooting tips.