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This paper provides a technical overview of the Nintendo Switch title Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope , developed by Ubisoft Milan. It specifically examines the digital distribution format (NSP) associated with the release group "ATU" (Against The Urgency). The analysis covers the game’s architectural demands on the Switch hardware, the necessity of the patch update mechanism, and the file structure inherent to the standard NSP container.