No. A "patched" Switch (Mariko, OLED, Lite, or any unpatched Erista with firmware 8.0.0+) cannot run any XCI or NSP backup — including this game — without a modchip or an unpatched V1 console. There is no software-only exploit for patched units. Option B: Installing as NSP (Preferred Method) Many
Even with a patched XCI, users report three common issues:
Issue: Black screen after the Konami logo.
Issue: “This game requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership” pop-up.