Let’s be honest: Dragon Quest Builders DLC is not essential. This is not like DQB2 where DLC adds fishing islands and new buildable monuments.
If you are a legitimate user reading this because you cannot buy the DLC anymore—you are partially correct. Nintendo has delisted many 3DS and Wii U DLCs, but for Dragon Quest Builders on Switch, the DLC is still technically available via the in-game eShop link. Dragon Quest Builders SWITCH NSP -DLC-
However, Square Enix never discounted the DLC. As of 2025, the DLC for Builders 1 still costs nearly 60% of the original game's price. This pricing discrepancy is the primary driver for people searching for the "NSP DLC" scene releases. Let’s be honest: Dragon Quest Builders DLC is
Furthermore, the mobile version of Dragon Quest Builders (iOS/Android) includes all DLC for free at a $20 price point. Yet, the Switch version—which is identical in content—requires you to hack your system to achieve the same "complete edition" status. Nintendo has delisted many 3DS and Wii U
For Dragon Quest Builders, the NSP format is superior if you intend to use DLC. NSP files allow for layered updates. You can install the base game (1.0) and then overlay the DLC files. XCI files (cartridge dumps) are often "base only" unless they are repacked. Therefore, a dedicated Dragon Quest Builders SWITCH NSP -DLC- package is the holy grail for CFW users.