Can you delete and redownload Switch games?

Downloadable software can be deleted from the console's system memory or saved to a microSD card in order to free up space. Deleting software data will not impact your save data. Once deleted, software can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased.
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Can you redownload switch games after deleting them?

Games that have been archived (not deleted) will still have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can be redownloaded by anyone on the console. Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that was originally used to purchase them.
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Will I lose everything if I delete a game on switch?

Luckily, the Switch allows you to delete and reinstall games you've purchased on your Nintendo account whenever you want, with no impact on the save data.
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How do you delete and reinstall switch games?

You can redownload the software by selecting the software icon on the HOME Menu. Delete Software: The software and the icon will be deleted from the HOME Menu. You can redownload it from the Nintendo eShop using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased.
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Can I redownload switch games after factory reset?

Even if you restore factory settings without deleting save data, you will become unable to use software data saved on a microSD card. As your user information and Nintendo Account link will not be deleted if you reformat your console in this way, you can redownload deleted software data from Nintendo eShop.
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How to Redownload DELETED Nintendo Switch games

Will I lose my game data if I factory reset my Switch?

Initializing your console will delete all of its data. You will also no longer be able to use the data on your microSD card. All of the following data, which is stored in the console's internal memory, will be deleted. You will no longer be able to use game data saved on your microSD card.
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Can you still redownload games after the eShop closes?

For the foreseeable future, it will still be possible to redownload games and DLC and receive software updates on Wii U consoles and Nintendo 3DS systems. However, it is not possible to redownload demo versions after the end of purchases on 27 March 2023, even if you have downloaded a demo version of a game before.
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Can I delete a game and reinstall it?

If you're having issues with your game, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the game with a clean Store cache as a solution.
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Why can't I redownload a game on my Switch?

You can only redownload games using the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase the game. If a specific game or DLC item shows "Purchased" in Nintendo eShop but you are unable to redownload it, you may find our information on Software Displays "Purchased" in the Nintendo Switch eShop helpful.
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Is it better to archive or delete games on Switch?

Both choices will simply delete the game software itself from your Switch to free up storage space. That being said, archiving makes it just a little bit easier to go back to a game you've removed should you decide to reinstall and play again.
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Does deleting a Switch game delete saves?

On the next screen, select "Manage Software" then "Delete Software". *Your save data will not be deleted.
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Will I lose game progress if I uninstall a game?

If the game supports Cloud saves, you'll keep any progress you've already made.
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Will I lose progress if I uninstall a game on switch?

Deleting software data will not impact your save data. Once deleted, software can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased. If a microSD card is inserted, the save location will default to the microSD card when downloading or redownloading software.
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Can Nintendo Switch games be downloaded twice?

Purchases made using a Nintendo Account can be redownloaded and played on any Nintendo Switch console it is linked to. You can link your Nintendo Account to user profiles on multiple consoles.
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Will I lose my games if I delete my switch account?

Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in loss of all data associated to it, including: Digital content that you purchased or redeemed with your Nintendo Account, including in-app content.
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Can you redownload Switch games for free?

If the game is not appearing on the HOME Menu, it can be redownloaded at no cost using the same Nintendo Account that was originally used to purchase it.
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Can you redownload physical games on Switch?

With the Nintendo Switch you can purchase and download a digital copy of a physical game you own. The physical game does not give you rights to a free digital copy, and never will with Nintendo. For most Switch games a digital copy will be able to use the game save data created by your physical copy.
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Does deleting and reinstalling a game make it run better?

reinstalling a game won't also make it 'less' glitchy or whatever - it's sort of a randomized issue that can reoccur based on how the game is running when it happens, though a corruption issue can make more glitches happen.
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Does uninstalling a game remove everything?

Game progress is typically stored in the cloud or on the console's internal storage, separate from the game installation files. You can safely uninstall games to free up space without worrying about losing your progress.
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Can you get a game back after deleting it?

Restore Deleted Games on PC from the Recycle Bin

When a file is deleted, it immediately moves from the File Explorer to the Recycle Bin. So, there is a reasonable probability that you can still find a mistakenly deleted game in the Recycle Bin.
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How to redownload already purchased games on Nintendo Switch?

From the HOME Menu, open Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. Select the picture of your icon in the upper right corner to access your Account Information. Highlight Redownload on the left side of the screen. A list of titles you've purchased will appear.
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Are Nintendo eShop games permanent?

Once you buy and download the games, they are in your console, and you are free to play them forever. (Unless the game needs to go online for multiplayer, which should be discontinued in the future as well.)
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When the eShop closes will I lose my games?

Even after 27 March 2023 and for the foreseeable future, it will still be possible to redownload games and DLC, receive software updates and enjoy online play on Wii U consoles and Nintendo 3DS systems. We thank you for supporting Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
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