How do I get my downloaded games back on my Switch?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Access Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase the game. ...
  2. Select your user icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information.
  3. Highlight Redownload on the left side of the screen.
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How to recover downloaded games on Switch?

Open the Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. 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.
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Is there a way to recover save data on Switch?

Previously backed up save data is automatically restored when re-downloading software from the Nintendo eShop. You can also restore save data using the Save-Data Backup option within Data Management.
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Why is my purchased game not showing up on Switch?

Check "Data Management" in your console's System Settings to verify that there is enough space on your console to complete the download. If there is not enough space, delete some content. Check “Redownload” in your Account Information on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch.
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Where are my downloaded Switch games?

How to View Previously Downloaded Titles
  • From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open.
  • On the upper left of the screen, tap Menu.
  • Scroll down and select Settings / Other.
  • Scroll down to the section titled History, and select Redownloadable Software.
  • Select Your Downloads.
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How do you redownload a game on Nintendo Switch in 2022?

Where did all my downloaded games go?

Go to the Google Play Store app's menu, go to "Manage apps & device", tap on "Manage" near the top. That list is what is installed right now. Tap on the "Installed" filter button and change it to "Not installed" to see what you have installed before but is not currently on the device right now.
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What happens to downloaded Switch games?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.
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How to restore purchases on Switch?

To redownload the game, access Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, select your user icon in the top-right corner to access your Account Information and highlight Redownload.
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Why can't i play my downloaded Switch games?

This error message may indicate that you are not using the primary console for the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. On a non-primary console, the game can only be started by the player that owns the game. The solution depends on who originally purchased the game.
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Why can't I redownload a purchased game on Switch?

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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What happens if I lost my Nintendo Switch game?

Short Answer: You'll Need a Replacement

If you lose a Nintendo Switch game, the straightforward solution is you'll need to get a replacement.
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Are switch saves backed up?

Save data is linked to your Nintendo Account, so you can access it by signing in. If you move to a new system, you can pick up right where you left off in your game by downloading your data. Automatic backup is enabled by default. You can change this in the Nintendo Switch system settings.
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Will I lose my save data if I get a new switch?

*Caution. Your save data will be deleted on the source console. *Save data is stored on the console you're currently using. In order to play games with your latest save data on multiple systems, you'll need to transfer the save data each time you use a different console.
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How do I get my save data back on my Switch?

From the HOME Menu, open System Settings. Select Data Management, then select Save Data Cloud. Select your user, then choose the backup file you wish to download. Select Download Save Data.
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Can you return downloaded Switch games?

Refund for Downloaded Game or DLC (Wrong Game, Didn't Like Game, Accidental Purchase) We are unable to provide refunds or exchanges for mistaken purchases, and/or if you don't like the game.
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Where are Switch games saved?

Where is game save data stored? On Nintendo Switch, game save data is stored in the console's system memory. This will not change whether downloadable software or software from a game card is being played.
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How do I access downloaded games on 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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Why won't my Switch let me play games offline?

If the software does not require an internet connection, you are most likely not using the primary console for the Nintendo Account that purchased the software. You can play without an internet connection by using the primary console instead or by making the system you are using the new primary console.
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How do I fix my Nintendo Switch download?

Possible Solutions:
  1. Restart the Nintendo Switch console by holding down the POWER Button for at least three seconds, then selecting "Power Options" > "Restart". ...
  2. Perform a system update.
  3. Check for any software updates for the problematic game.
  4. Check for corrupt data.
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How to reinstall games on Switch?

Reinstalling deleted games

Step 1: Tap or select the Nintendo eShop icon. Step 2: Tap or select your account avatar located in the top-right corner. Step 3: Scroll down and tap or select Redownload to view your library of games not currently installed on the console.
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How do I restore my game purchases?

You might be able to restore a non-consumable purchase, such as an upgrade to a pro version, an extra feature in a game, or a subscription: Open the app that you used to buy the item. Look for an option to restore. You might find it in the app's store, main menu, Settings menu, or Options menu.
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How to unarchive games on Nintendo Switch?

Downloadable software can be archived in order to free up space. Once archived, you can redownload the software by selecting the software icon on the HOME Menu.
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Why can't I redownload games 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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What happens if you delete a downloaded 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 you transfer downloaded games from one switch to another?

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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