Does DLC save to your Nintendo Account?

Digital games and downloadable content are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them. Other people can only play your digital content if they are playing on your primary consoleNintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but can only have one primary console.
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Does DLC transfer between accounts?

In the primary one you just need to set it as primary obviously for every other user/account to have access to the DLC and in the secondary you just need to keep the user who own the DLC logged in. That way every other user will also be able to use the DLC. This can also be done between a PS4 and a PS5.
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Does DLC transfer to a new Switch?

Accepted Answer. You'll have to purchase the DLC since you purchased the DLC on your first Switch that you bought.
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Can I buy DLC on one account and use it on another Nintendo Switch?

It's not possible to transfer digital purchases from one Nintendo Account to another. However, downloaded content isn't limited to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. Anyone that uses the purchaser's primary console.
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Do my Nintendo Switch games save to my account?

For the most part, save data is tied to each user account.
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What Happens When You Delete Your Save Data in Nintendo Games?

Will I lose my games if I delete my Nintendo 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. Save data of apps linked to your Nintendo Account. Mission status, points, and rewards in the My Nintendo rewards program.
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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

The only saving grace you might have is Cloud Saves. If you have the Nintendo Switch Online Membership and you backed up your save data, you can redownload it to another console easy peasy so long as you log into your Nintendo Account on a profile on that console.
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How do DLCS work on Switch?

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Select [Software Information] > [Nintendo eShop]. Scroll down to [Downloadable Content] and select [View All Items]. Here you will see all owned DLC listed. To download any of the DLC, select your Nintendo Switch Profile Image at the top-right of this screen to go to [Account Information].
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Does the Mario Kart DLC work on all accounts?

With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family Membership, all accounts that are part of the Family Group can play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass content for the duration of their membership.
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Do I need a Nintendo Account for DLC?

Important. An active, paid Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to download membership-exclusive DLC. Users with a free trial or expired membership will not be able to download the exclusive content.
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Can you redownload DLC on Nintendo Switch?

Follow the steps below to redownload the game without any DLC. Make sure your Nintendo Switch has the most recent system update. Highlight the game for which you want to remove DLC from the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu and press the + Button. Select Manage Software and then Delete Software.
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Can you have two Nintendo Accounts on one Switch?

Please note that you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console. Games that you've purchased are playable by everyone on the active Nintendo Switch console for your Nintendo Account. You may find information about moving your Nintendo Account (and purchases) between consoles, helpful.
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How to redownload individual DLC from the Nintendo Switch eshop?

Select the 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. Highlight the game you want to redownload and select the orange icon to begin downloading the game and any DLC for it that you have purchased.
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Can you cross save DLC?

Please keep in mind that DLC licenses do not transfer between platforms with Cross Save, and must be purchased one very platform players intend to access them from.
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Are Nintendo Switch digital games transferable?

If you do not have access to the original console, you can still transfer your Nintendo Account and digital games to a different Nintendo Switch console and make that console your account's primary console.
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Is Mario Kart DLC permanent?

By subscribing to the expansion pack and get DLC, you are leasing them for the duration of your NSO membership. You should no longer have access to the DLC after your NSO membership expired.
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Is Mario Kart 8 DLC worth it?

Although the DLC doesn't bring entirely new tracks, it offers a fresh experience for most players who have yet to memorize every course from previous games. Additionally, including new characters, items and the ability to hold two items simultaneously adds even more variety and excitement to the gameplay.
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Why can't I play the Mario Kart DLC?

It is possible that the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass is no longer downloaded on the system. The pass must be downloaded to access the included content. Open Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass and redownload the pass.
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Where is Switch DLC stored?

All DLC and game updates are stored in the SD card or system memory. Game save data will ONLY save on system memory. From an interview Kotaku did (if everything was translated correctly): The Nintendo Switch system has 32GB of internal NAND memory, a portion of which is reserved for use by the system.
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Why isn t my DLC working Nintendo Switch?

Check for any available software updates for the game. Open the Nintendo eShop with the User Account that originally purchased the DLC. Redownload the DLC that is missing from the game: Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Nintendo eShop account settings, then highlight Redownload.
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How do I dump DLC from Switch?

How to Remove Previously Downloaded DLC
  1. Make sure your Nintendo Switch has the most recent system update.
  2. Highlight the game for which you want to remove DLC from the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu and press the + Button.
  3. Select Manage Software and then Delete Software. ...
  4. Select Delete to continue.
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What happens to my games if my Switch dies?

Digital games are tied to your Nintendo account. Once you get a new Switch and log in you're able to redownload all those games and start playing them again.
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What happens to my digital games if I get a new Switch?

You can play digital games that you've purchased with your Nintendo Account on any Nintendo Switch console. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can also be played by anyone that uses the primary console. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.
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What happens to your games when you get a new Switch?

We recommend that you transfer your user data from the original console to your replacement console. Transferring user data will move your user profile as well as all its associated save data and Nintendo eShop purchases to the replacement console. This will also make the replacement console your primary console.
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