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Can I play DLC different region on Switch?

No, DLC will only work with games that are released for the same region as the DLC. You can identify the supported region by checking the game packaging or by going to the game's Options menu , then selecting "Software Information" > "Support Information".
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Are Nintendo Switch DLCS region locked?

Nintendo Switch (Switch, Switch Lite) hardware isn't region locked, but any available DLC content is tied to a regional Nintendo eShop. Nintendo officially recommends that players purchase software that is specifically made for their Nintendo Switch system's region.
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Can you play DLC on a different Switch?

Downloaded content isn't limited to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. Anyone that uses the purchaser's primary console has access to the digital games or DLC that have been purchased by that Nintendo Account, per Nintendo's terms and conditions.
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Are DLC codes region locked?

Yes.
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Can I play European games on American Switch?

Are Nintendo Switch game cards region-locked? With the exception of systems and game cards distributed in the Chinese region, Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked.
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Does Switch game region matter?

Can I play games in one region online with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription of another region? Yes. If you purchase a physical copy of the game, then whatever region your Nintendo Switch Online subscription is tied to, you can still play the game online.
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What happens if I change my Switch region?

Changing your region on your Nintendo Switch lets you play cartridges from other regions and purchase region-locked games from the Nintendo eShop.
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Can you buy DLC for a game from a different region?

Disc based games are region free but as long as you buy any digital dlc like a battlepass etc. from your counties digital store then it'll work fine.
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Can you use DLC on different region?

Downloadable content (DLC) for games is region-locked. If you bought a particular game and its DLC via your new account, it should work as intended. However, if one of your other PSN accounts has the game and you buy DLC on your new account (registered under a different region), you won't be able to access it.
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Why are DLC region locked?

Region locked DLC means that the DLC can only be used with copies of the game that are sold in the same region as the DLC. For example, if you buy a copy of a game that is region locked for North America, then you will only be able to use North American DLC with that copy of the game.
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Why can't i play DLC on Switch?

This means that the game has not been purchased on the system, or that this is not the primary console for the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game. For additional assistance, follow these steps. Restart the Nintendo Switch console and try to access the content again. Redownload the DLC.
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Can I have DLC on two switches?

The DLC is tied to your Nintendo account. You'll need to transfer your account to the new switch. Nintendo DOES NOT support an account over multiple switches.
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How do DLCS work on Nintendo Switch?

Start the software after the download completes to access the content.
  1. Sign in using a Nintendo Account with an active, paid Nintendo Switch Online membership on Nintendo.com. ...
  2. Search for the game that has membership-exclusive DLC.
  3. Click Add-on Content or scroll down to view the available downloadable content.
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Can you get banned for changing region on Switch?

Definitely not. Switching region is your own choice. You can play in any region you like. No one have a right, and no one will punish you for doing it.
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How do you unlock DLC on Switch?

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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Which region should I choose for Nintendo Switch?

The console region is the region you choose during the initial set up of the Switch console. There is no Singapore on the list unfortunately, so we recommend choosing The Americas instead. Console region is mostly used for in-game data.
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Can DLC be transferred?

There is no way to transfer or get credit for the DLC you have on one brand of console if you've decided to switch to another brand of console entirely -- for instance, you had a Wii and now you want a PlayStation 3, or you had an Xbox 360 and now you want a Wii.
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Can DLC be game shared?

All downloadable content can be shared with other users on the home console. Please note that while the content can be shared on other consoles, the account on which the content has been purchased needs to be signed in on that console.
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Can you share DLC?

For free to play games, DLC cannot be shared since all Steam users "own" the game. Any user may purchase, trade, earn, or otherwise acquire in-game content while playing a game, but in-game items cannot be shared between accounts.
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Can you buy DLC from a different platform?

Most platforms require you to own the game before you can buy the DLC. If you have a key for a DLC, you can try activating it through Steam. It's not guaranteed to work, though.
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What happens if you buy a DLC before you buy the game?

If you purchase DLC before purchasing a game, the DLC will be added to your account but it will not be downloadable or accessible until you install the game it is intended for.
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How to get free DLC on Nintendo eShop?

Search for the game that has member-exclusive DLC. Select Downloadable Content or scroll down to view the available downloadable content. Select Free Download next to the content you want to download. Re-enter your Nintendo Account password if prompted.
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How many times can you change your Switch region?

There doesn't appear to be a limit to the amount of times you can change your Switch console region settings or how many times you can create multiple users. Phew.
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How does Switch region work?

The Switch IS NOT region locked, and in fact you can swap your console region ANY TIME YOU WANT. Furthermore, you don't need your console to be the same region as your game, to play the game. Your console region can be America for example, and you can still pop in a Japan cartridge and play it no problem.
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Will a Nintendo Switch from Japan work in US?

Yes. 100 percent. The switch console is region unlocked. Meaning you can play games from different countries on a console from a different country.
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