A: No. Any NSP that is not directly from the eShop requires custom firmware (Atmosphere, SX OS, etc.) to bypass signature checks.

At launch, the Switch version of The Zodiac Age suffered from intermittent audio crackling, especially in cutscenes and during high-action Gambit chains. The official Update 1.1.0 resolved most of this. Therefore, a “patched” NSP typically merges Base Game NSP (v1.0.0) with Update NSP (v1.1.0). Some repacks also include the Day One DLC (the “Fantasy” and “Sagittarius” booster packs, which are negligible).

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes regarding game preservation and homebrew. Piracy is illegal. Only proceed if you own a legitimate copy of the game and are dumping it yourself.