Pokemon Sword w/Expansion Questions

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  1. Skeet1983

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    Hi guys. I have been thinking about picking up Pokemon Sword that comes with both Expansions/DLC, but have a few questions before I proceed:

    - Is it true that the Expansions come on the actual game cart instead of being downloaded?

    If yes to above:

    - What System FW is required? I think my hackable Switch is on 10.1
    - Does it work with Checkpoint? Also, does it use a different Title ID than the regular Pokemon Sword game cart?
    - Does it work with PkHex?

    Thoughts and help greatly appreciated on all of this :)
     
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    Basically, the expansion is inside the Update and the DLC merely unlock that contents. So no, the DLC isn't on the cartidge.

    - 10.1 is fine, but taht's not a problem: you can hack the console with any update. If you are in a older FW, simply update using Daybreak
    - Of course not. The Expansion pass is simply an update of the game. THe title id is the same, but the BID change with every update.
    - Of course. Pkhex works just fine.
     
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    Thanks for the info! I have 2 more questions though before I do anything:

    - If the Title ID is the same, how can I use Checkpoint with this version? I also have regular Pokemon Sword on game cart
    - Do I need to download anything with this version of game? I have my hackable Switch disconnected from the internet.

    Further help appreciated :)
     
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    >>>Titleid is the same after installing update and dlcS
    Save is assigned to titleid. There is no separation between versions.
     
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    Ok. Thanks for the info. Do I need to download anything after inserting the game cart? I am confused, I thought that everything was on the game cart. I keep my hacked switch offline and in airplane mode and prefer not to go online. Help appreciated


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    To get DLC you need to download update, as was stated before.
     
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    If you are going to keep it offline, look for the nsp file and inject the dlc, it wont make a difference because you are not going online.
    Also the dlc pokemons can be traded without the dlc's, so if you only want the pokes use pkhex
     
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