Before we get into the technicalities, let's take a moment to appreciate the game itself. Spyro Reignited Trilogy is a 2018 platform game compilation developed by Toys for Bob and published by Activision. It's a full-blown remake of the first three classic games from the beloved purple dragon's original PlayStation era: Spyro the Dragon (1998), Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! (1999), and Spyro: Year of the Dragon (2000).
The full digital version of the trilogy occupies roughly 15 GB of storage space.
: Unlocks the second and third games in the series. Spyro Reignited Trilogy -NSP XCI Update 1.0.1-
On emulators (Ryujinx, Yuzu, or Ryubing):
While the primary purpose of the 1.0.1 update was to add the missing games, it also brought some important improvements and bug fixes to the Switch version, building on updates that were first released for other platforms. Before we get into the technicalities, let's take
: Acts like a standard digital download. It installs directly to your Switch’s internal storage or microSD card and appears on your home menu. What is an XCI File? Origin : NX Cartridge Image.
: With the update, the total footprint on your system or SD card reaches approximately Offline Play (1999), and Spyro: Year of the Dragon (2000)
However, the .XCI format offers the convenience of drag-and-drop play without installation. The choice ultimately depends on your specific setup and preferences.
Typically represents the physical cartridge data. Because the full trilogy does not fit on a standard 8 GB cartridge, an XCI of this game often only includes Spyro the Dragon and requires the digital update to be "complete". Key Improvements in Early Patches