Locate the CIA file on verified community repositories like hShop , which hosts the Europe and North America versions.
| Aspect | Official (eShop) | .CIA Version | |--------|------------------|---------------| | eShop required | Yes | No | | Region lock | Yes (must match game region) | Bypass possible with Luma locale emulation | | Installation after eShop closure | Impossible | Fully functional | | Risk of ban | Low (if legit save) | Low – same protocol as official | Locate the CIA file on verified community repositories
Capcom has shown no intention of releasing a direct PC tool or offline method. Therefore, the homebrew community’s curation of this CIA ensures that thousands of hours of hunting data are not locked away in a dead server. : If you haven't already, download the Save
: If you haven't already, download the Save Data Transfer App from the Nintendo eShop on both devices. : If you haven't already
Before diving into the "CIA" aspect, let’s clarify the official tool.