Even with the latest NSP update, DOOM on Switch is a "sub-native" experience. Here is the reality of the performance:
| Scene | v1.0 FPS (handheld) | v1.3 FPS (handheld) | Δ | |-------|---------------------|---------------------|----| | Intro (Hellwalker) | 28.4 avg | 29.8 avg | +4.9% | | Resource Operations (first fight) | 22.1 avg | 27.3 avg | +23.5% | | Argent Tower (elevator fight) | 19.7 avg | 26.8 avg | +36.0% | | Final boss (Spider Mastermind) | 24.5 avg | 29.1 avg | +18.8% | DOOM -2016- Switch NSP UPDATE
The digital backup format known as NSP acts as a container for several core components needed to play the game on your system: Even with the latest NSP update, DOOM on
: Move the NSP update file to your Switch's microSD card (usually in an install or nsp folder). While intense combat sequences with many enemies can
The game targets 30 FPS . While intense combat sequences with many enemies can still cause dips, patches 1.1.1 and 1.2 have largely eliminated the severe drops below 20 FPS that were present at launch.