The recent and past updates (including version 1.1.003) have introduced several critical fixes:
For users experiencing ongoing issues, a community-suggested workaround is to power off the Switch completely before starting the game to reset system memory, which may help mitigate suspected memory leaks.
: Resolved issues that caused the game to freeze or crash during scene transitions. Aeterna Noctis Switch NSP Update (eShop)
Players have noted that while the updates help, the Switch hardware remains a challenge for this demanding title.
“It's crashed a few times for me but it's by no means unplayable. Don't expect perfect 30 FPS though.” Reddit · r/metroidvania · 2 years ago Quick Reference Table Game-freezing bug resolution (March 2025) Primary Challenge Demanding platforming and 80+ hour campaign Recommended Mode Noctis Mode (required for all trophies) Save Safety Fixes for data corruption included in v1.1.003 The recent and past updates (including version 1
: Adjusted boss health in "Aeterna" mode and doubled the damage of blood arrows.
: Reduced the long wait times between cutscenes, a common complaint in earlier versions. “It's crashed a few times for me but
“I had bought it last year and played it despite repeated crashes... Eventually I encountered a save ending crash spot... So I quit.” Reddit · r/metroidvania · 8 months ago