: The last major performance and bug-fix update for the Switch version was released to improve system stability and address minor graphical issues. Mandatory Downloads
The most recent significant patch for L.A. Noire on Switch is Version 1.2, released on March 21, 2018. While Rockstar has not provided exhaustive official patch notes, community testing and previous logs reveal several critical improvements:
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Before Cole could answer, Mateo shrugged and pressed a key on his laptop so hard the plastic cracked. An alert rippled across the city: a forced update pushed to Switch systems citywide—silent, automatic. The NSP had already propagated.
The evidence log populated. Leo pressed the "Inspect" button. Mick knelt down, picked up the victim’s journal. The handwriting was frantic, looping.
But a new file was on his SD card. A text document named LEO_NOTE.txt.
Format: On modified consoles using CFW (Custom Firmware), this update is typically distributed as an NSP file. It is required to launch the game if it was previously updated or purchased through the eShop. Key Improvements (v1.1 & v1.2)