Kingdoms Of Amalur--- Re-reckoning -nsp--dlc Pack... Review

With the recent announcement of a new Amalur spin-off (Kingdoms of Amalur: Fate's Edge), now is the perfect time to revisit the original. The Re-Reckoning NSP + DLC Pack represents the most content-rich version of the game on a portable device.

Who should download this NSP?

Who should skip?

  • Copy to SD: Place all three .nsp files onto the root of your SD card (or a folder named /nsp/).
  • Boot CFW: Launch your Switch into Atmosphere (hold volume up/vol down + power).
  • Open Tinfoil/Goldleaf: Navigate to the homebrew menu.
  • Install in order:
  • Verify: Return to the Switch home menu. Hover over Kingdoms of Amalur. Press the + button, go to Software Information -> Nintendo eShop. You should see "The Legend of Dead Kel," "Teeth of Naros," and "Fatesworn" listed under "Downloadable Content."

    • Before diving into the technicalities of the NSP and DLC, let's recap the game itself. Re-Reckoning is not a sequel but a full remaster of the original game developed by Kaiko (known for Titan Quest console ports) and published by THQ Nordic. Kingdoms of Amalur--- Re-Reckoning -NSP--DLC Pack...

    The original Amalur was a tragic tale of studio collapse (38 Studios, founded by baseball star Curt Schilling), but the game itself was a diamond in the rough. The remaster polishes that diamond:

    But the real star of the show is what comes with the game—specifically, the DLC pack.

    Using tools like Tinfoil or Awoo Installer, an NSP installs directly to the Switch's internal memory or SD card. The DLC pack installs as a separate "ticket," allowing the game to recognize the expansions without any manual folder moving. With the recent announcement of a new Amalur

    The DLC pack also includes pre-order bonuses and special equipment chests:

    Important Note for NSP Users: Ensure your DLC pack is labeled for Re-Reckoning (not the original 2012 game). The file structure is different on Switch. A proper DLC pack will unlock the "Special Deliveries" chest in the town of Gorhart immediately.

    Title: Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
    Platform: Nintendo Switch (NSP/NSZ)
    Genre: Action RPG / Open World
    Release Year: 2020 (Remaster) / Original 2012
    Publisher: THQ Nordic
    Developer: Kaiko / Big Huge Games Who should skip

    Description:
    Enter the epic fantasy world of Amalur, remastered for the Nintendo Switch. Re-Reckoning rebuilds the cult classic RPG with improved graphical fidelity, rebalanced gameplay, and all original DLC. Hack, slash, and cast magic through a fluid combat system designed by Ken Rolston (Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind) and combat visionary Grant Kirkhope. Unravel the threads of fate in a massive, hand-crafted world where you—the first warrior to rise from the dead—control the destiny of a war-torn universe.

    Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is the remastered version of the 2012 cult-classic action RPG, originally developed by 38 Studios and Big Huge Games, with world-building by R.A. Salvatore, art direction by Todd McFarlane, and a musical score by Grant Kirkhope. The Re-Reckoning edition, released in 2020, brought visual upgrades, gameplay refinements, and all previously released DLC to modern consoles and PC.

    On the Nintendo Switch, the game is distributed digitally as an NSP (Nintendo Submission Package) file — the standard format for digital titles, updates, and DLC on the console.