The most significant fix targeted the game’s notorious frame pacing issues. Pre-1.0.2, the game ran at a mostly solid 30 FPS, but suffered from micro-stutters when transitioning between indoor/outdoor areas (e.g., the prison slaughterhouse to the forest).
Update 1.0.2 reduces load times between Raid Mode missions and when retrying from a checkpoint. This is especially noticeable on internal Switch memory or high-speed microSD cards.
Prior to v102, dynamic resolution was aggressive, often dropping below 720p in handheld mode. The 1.0.2 update recalibrates the dynamic scaler. While the game still targets 540p-720p in handheld and 720p-1080p docked, the floor of the resolution is higher, meaning fewer instances of muddy, pixelated textures.
If you are still playing Resident Evil Revelations 2 on your Switch today, Update 1.0.2 is non-negotiable. Playing without it leaves you with:
In survival horror, split-second reactions matter. A stable 30 FPS vs. a fluctuating 20-30 FPS can mean the difference between dodging a mutated attack and restarting a chapter. resident evil revelations 2 nspupdate 102 updated
The update 1.02 for the console versions of Resident Evil Revelations 2
was primarily focused on expanding multiplayer capabilities and refining technical performance. Key Features of Update 1.02
Online Co-op for Raid Mode: The biggest addition in this version was the inclusion of online co-operative play for the Raid Mode, allowing players to team up with others over the internet rather than just locally.
Resident Evil.Net Integration: The update enabled support for Resident Evil.Net events, providing more community-driven challenges and rewards. The most significant fix targeted the game’s notorious
Stability Improvements: General bug fixes and stability enhancements were implemented to address crashes and performance issues reported since launch. Gameplay Improvements & Technical Notes
Split-Screen Optimization: Earlier updates reduced the blood splatter effect in split-screen co-op to prevent rendering buffer overruns, a change that carried forward into the stabilized 1.02 build.
Performance on Newer Hardware: While the original Switch version had some framerate instability, recent tests on newer hardware (like the Switch 2) show that the game now runs at a locked 60 FPS in both single-player and split-screen modes.
Infinite Ammo: For those looking to dominate the campaign after updating, infinite ammo can be unlocked by completing the game on the "No Escape" difficulty level. In survival horror, split-second reactions matter
Are you planning to dive into online Raid Mode with friends, or are you focusing on finishing the main campaign for those rewards?
Even with 1.0.2, a few quirks remain:
| Issue | Status in 1.0.2 | Workaround |
|-------|----------------|-------------|
| Crash when exiting Raid Mode shop | Partially fixed (less frequent) | Clear game cache via Switch data management |
| Moira’s flashlight flickering in Episode 2 | Not fixed | Disable “Dynamic Lighting” in options |
| Save corruption after sudden power-off | Fixed (auto-backup added) | Still recommended to manually backup saveData using Checkpoint |
When Resident Evil Revelations 2 launched on the Nintendo Switch in 2017, it was celebrated as a technical marvel—bringing a full, episodic survival-horror experience to a handheld device. However, like many ambitious ports, it wasn’t without its quirks. Among the various patches released, Update 1.0.2 stands out as a critical turning point for performance and stability.
This article provides a detailed breakdown of what the NSP update (version 1.0.2) actually does, why it matters for players using custom firmware (CFW) or standard hardware, and how it changed the Raid Mode meta.