Ensure Atmos 1.5.4+, Firmware 16.0.3+, and DBI 500+ → Install Base → Install Update (1.3.0) → Install DLC → Reboot → Enjoy the marsupial madness. Have a specific error code? Search your error code + "Atmosphere Kao the Kangaroo" on GBATemp. The community there has solved every possible glitch.
Launch Hekate, then boot emuMMC (Atmosphere). Do not install on sysMMC to avoid console bans. kao the kangaroo rom nsp update dlc switch work
Not recommended. Long load times (15+ seconds between deaths), choppy audio during cutscenes. Ensure Atmos 1
The unique identifier for the game on the Switch is 0100A7A016DEE000 (Base). Updates will have the same ID but a different version number. The community there has solved every possible glitch
The marsupial mascot platformer made a glorious comeback. Kao the Kangaroo (2022) — developed by Tate Multimedia — is a love letter to 3D platformers from the Dreamcast/PS2 era. On the Nintendo Switch, it offers a portable, charming experience. However, for users navigating the world of custom firmware (CFW), Atmosphere, and game backups, getting Kao the Kangaroo to run perfectly with all its updates and DLC can be tricky.
Last Updated: May 2026