Tap a Skylander figure or Creation Crystal to the Right Joy-Con NFC touchpoint.
Even without the Portal, Skylanders: Imaginators on Switch remains the —rare physical cartridges sell for $80+ pre-owned. The NSP/XCI preservation ensures this unique NFC-based Skylanders entry isn’t lost when servers or Joy-Con NFC readers eventually fail. Skylanders- Imaginators SWITCH NSP XCI -UPDATE-
While it was a launch title for the original Switch, it has not yet appeared on official lists for backwards compatibility with the upcoming "Switch 2" launch expected in mid-2026. Technical "Update" & Modding Information Tap a Skylander figure or Creation Crystal to
To check which version you have installed, select the game on the Home Menu, press or – , and look for the version number below the game title. While it was a launch title for the
: The update increased the number of Imaginite sets from 63 to 96 and added more head parts (up to 160) for your custom Imaginators.
for the Nintendo Switch remains one of the most sought-after titles for the hybrid console, primarily due to its unique position as a cartridge-free "Toys-to-Life" game. Players frequently search for Skylanders Imaginators Switch NSP XCI -UPDATE- to back up their physical media or play the game via emulation.