Unlocking Fire Emblem Fates DLC on Citra Emulator

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If you've managed to get your hands on a working ROM of Fire Emblem F2055, but are now facing issues trying out its DLCs (Downloadable Content) due to the 'Could not detect an SD Card' error message when attempting to load them up within the game itself via Citra Emulator - don't worry! This article will walk you through each step required so that all your Fire Emblem Fates gaming needs are met.

Preparation: Ensure You Have All Necessary Files

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Before diving into any further instructions, make sure you have downloaded and extracted both of these essential files from a reliable source:

1. Citra Emulator (the latest version for Windows/Mac)

2. Fire Emblem Fates ROM (with DLCs included) - preferably in .zip or .rar format.

Step 1: Extract the Game Files

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Once you've downloaded and extracted both necessary files, navigate to where ever they were saved on your computer. You should see two folders:

* Citra Emulator Folder

* Fire Emblem Fates ROM Folder (with DLCs included)

Inside this last folder, look for a specific subfolder called 'rom'. Extract its contents into another new folder named something like 'FireEmblemFatesData'.

Step 2: Create an SD Card Image Within Citra Emulator

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Launch Citraby double-clicking on the executable file (it should be labeled as such). Once opened, follow these steps:

1. Go to File > User > 'Your Nintendo DS/3DS Name'

2. Select 'SD card' from the drop-down menu.

3. Browse through your computer's hard drive until you reach where ever you extracted those game files earlier.

Step 4: Copy DLCs onto Your SD Card Image

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After selecting the correct location, right-click (or Ctrl + Click) anywhere within that window and choose 'Paste'. This will copy all necessary data from your Fire Emblem Fates ROM folder into Citra's internal memory as an emulated SD card.

Step 5: Launch Game via Citra Emulator with DLCs Enabled

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With everything set up correctly, launch the game by double-clicking on its icon within the 'rom' directory we created earlier. If done properly, you should now see Fire Emblem Fates running smoothly inside your emulator window - complete with all DLC content enabled and ready for play!

Troubleshooting Tips:

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If after following these steps above you still encounter issues trying to access certain DLCs or receive an error message stating that Citra cannot detect the SD card:

* Ensure that both 'Use Custom Firmware' and 'Enable Cheats' options are checked within Citra's Settings > General tab.

* Try reinstalling Citra Emulator completely, as sometimes corrupted files can cause compatibility problems.

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And there you have it! With these simple steps outlined above, anyone should now be able to successfully play Fire Emblem Fates on their computer using the popular open-source Nintendo DS/3DS emulator - Citra. Happy gaming and may your conquests in Valon's land be many!

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