If your SD card is formatted as exFAT and you’re using an older version of Atmosphere (pre-1.3.0), the Switch’s exFAT driver has a known memory leak. Tropical Freeze , with its frequent asset streaming, triggers this leak faster than most games. The freeze is “verified” because the NSP is fine—the SD card driver is at fault.
For users managing backup files such as on a homebrewed console, updates are handled differently than the official eShop method. donkey kong country tropical verified freeze nspupdat
Marco tried to press Home. Nothing. The Switch’s fan roared like a jet engine. The bar crept to 5%. Then 12%. If your SD card is formatted as exFAT