IZCIVSwitch 0.1.0

IZCIVSwitch is a tool for accessing the Nintendo Switch 2 file system through Civilization VII.

1. Check your PC

PC Lobby mode is Linux-only. The runtime bundled with this release targets x86_64. Run these commands on the PC you intend to use:

uname -s
uname -m

The expected output is Linux on the first line and x86_64 on the second. If either differs, the bundled runtime is outside its supported configuration.

2. Verify the archive

Before extracting an archive, calculate its SHA-256 checksum. Replace the placeholder below with the path to your downloaded file:

sha256sum -- "/path/to/downloaded-archive"

Compare the 64-character value with the line for the exact same filename in the checksum file under Assets. Use the archive only if the values match.

3. Back up your game saves

Create a current backup using a method you already know how to restore. Check that the backup is accessible and keep it separate from the working files. IZCIVSwitch can modify save data, and the console can freeze during a session. Read the safety notice before proceeding.

4. Keep console keys private

The release archives contain no console keys. Keep your keys out of version control, shared folders, screenshots, and issue attachments.

If something goes wrong

Stop the session if the console freezes or save data changes unexpectedly. After the console responds again, check the affected saves before trying another session. If a save is damaged, use your usual recovery method with the backup you made earlier.

When reporting a problem, include the release version, your Linux distribution and CPU architecture, and the first error you saw. Remove console keys, IP addresses, and save data from anything you attach.

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