: Skills for certain Tsums were specifically adjusted for the Switch version. For example, Piglet’s skill on Switch causes surrounding Tsums to pop rather than adding time as it does in the mobile version. Key Game Features

Since its initial release in 2019, Disney Tsum Tsum Festival has stood out as a unique entry in the roster of Nintendo Switch party games. Developed by B.B. Studio and Hyde and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, it marked the first time the popular "Tsum Tsum" toy line—featuring squishy, stackable versions of iconic Disney and Pixar characters—received a full console adaptation. The game is set within a vibrant toy store where players can engage in ten different party games, including curling, hockey, air hockey, ice cream stacking, and rhythm games. It also includes a faithful adaptation of the classic Tsum Tsum mobile puzzle game, playable in vertical mode using the Switch's touchscreen.

To coincide with the theatrical release of the movie, a dedicated content update added variations of the franchise’s main characters. Frozen 2 DLC - Disney Tsum Tsum Festival

An NSP (Nintendo Submission Package) file is the standard format used for installing digital games, downloadable content (DLC), and game updates on modified Nintendo Switch consoles.

| Exclusive Feature | Description | |------------------|-------------| | | 10 interactive party minigames (e.g., “Tsum Tsum Hockey,” “Memory Match”) | | Two-Button Controls | Physical controls (joy-con) instead of touch-only | | Co-op Play | Two players on one console using split joy-cons | | No Microtransactions | All Tsums unlocked via in-game coins earned through play | | Toy Box Mode | A digital diorama where collected Tsums interact |

Beyond the mini-games, the original match-three puzzle game is a central mode. Using the touchscreen in vertical orientation, players connect chains of characters to pop them and earn high scores. The more points you earn, the more coins you get. These coins are then used to purchase new Tsum Tsums to expand your collection and unlock characters with unique abilities for the puzzle mode.

At its heart, Disney Tsum Tsum Festival is designed as a family-focused party game. It supports up to four players on a single console or online, making it ideal for game nights with friends and family. The ten mini-games available are:

For users with a custom firmware (CFW) Switch or a compatible emulator, follow these steps to get the exclusive update:

In this deep-dive article, we’ll cover everything about the latest update for the NSP (Nintendo Submission Package) version, what exclusive features remain locked behind the patch, and how this affects players using custom firmware or those simply looking for the definitive Tsum Tsum experience.

For users who legally own a copy of the game, the process usually involves finding the corresponding update file (either as an NSP or XCI) and installing it via a title manager on a homebrewed Switch. Because the official distribution of this content has ended, the preservation of these updates falls largely to the community. This is why specific keywords related to "NSP" and "update exclusive" are so prevalent in search engine queries related to the game.

Initially, the game required a Joy-Con to even navigate the main menu. The day-one update allowed players to access the core puzzle mode and menus in Handheld Mode

Shortly after the game's global release, a significant content update was released on November 22, 2019. This was a aimed at cross-promoting the theatrical release of Frozen 2 . The update added characters from the film to the game: