How do I download DLC on my second 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].

Can you share DLC on 2 switches?

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.

How do I get DLC on another Switch?

How do I play DLC on two switches?

Link your Nintendo Account to the non-primary Nintendo Switch consoles that you wish to play your digital games on. Redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch console. On any of your consoles, select your downloaded game from the HOME Menu to begin playing the game on that console.

Can you use the same Nintendo Account on two switches at the same time?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.

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Can 2 Nintendo Accounts on the same Switch share an online?

Players using a family membership can access the Nintendo Switch Online service via the same Nintendo Switch system or multiple systems – everyone does not have to use the same system. Multiple users on the same console are not automatically covered by a family membership.

How do I link my Nintendo Account to multiple users?

Adding a user

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on one console. On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Users" → "Add User". Select how you'd like to add a user. If you've already linked a Nintendo Account with a user on another console, you can select "Import User Data from Another Console".

Does DLC transfer between consoles?

DLC licenses do not transfer between platforms with Cross Save.

Why can't i use my DLC 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.

Can you use the same copy of Animal Crossing on two switches?

You can only create one island per Nintendo Switch system, even if you use multiple games. A different system is required to create a different island.

Is DLC saved on switch?

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):

Does DLC transfer with family sharing?

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. These items remain the property of the account that purchased or acquired them.

Can two switches share downloaded games?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them. All users on a system will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the system as their primary console.

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.

Why can't I download my DLC?

Steam DLC not downloading can be caused by connectivity issues. If there are any problems with the Steam server or your Internet connection, the installed DLC can't function properly. To fix this issue, you can check if Steam severs are working properly.

How do I activate new DLC?

When you launch the game, you should see the DLC available and listed in your game's menu. Start a new game and check if the DLC is playable, for some of the games DLC's you will need to reach a certain sequence/progress in the game before you can play the DLC.

What to do if your DLC is not working?

Does DLC transfer with cross save?

DLC Licenses and Cross Save

DLC licenses, such as Beyond Light or Shadowkeep, do not transfer between platform accounts with Cross Save. Players who wish to access DLC on platforms they play on will need to purchase that DLC on that platform.

Does DLC work with backwards compatibility?

As stated above, DLC is supported by backwards compatability. However, you still need to have access to the actual DLC. Simply playing a 360 game through an Xbox One does not allow you to access the DLC.

How do I link my switch accounts?

Complete these steps. At any point after you have created a user account select System Settings on the HOME Menu. Scroll down to highlight Users, then select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings. Select Link Nintendo Account.

Does linking a Nintendo Account cost money?

A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved).

Why can't I link my Nintendo account to my switch?

The date of birth listed for the Nintendo Network ID must match the date of birth for the Nintendo Account you're trying to link to. You cannot link a Nintendo Network ID if the country of residence setting does not match that of the Nintendo Account you're trying to link to.

What happens if you link 2 Nintendo Accounts?

We are not able to combine two different Nintendo Accounts together into one. 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.

How many switches can be on a family plan?

Purchasing a Nintendo Online subscription as a family group is the most cost-effective way to gain access to Nintendo Switch Online features. A Family Membership is $34.99 for 12 months and allows 8 Nintendo Account holders to access Nintendo Switch Online from the same or even separate consoles!

How many times can you change primary Switch?

Set your new Switch as the primary console

A single Switch can be the primary console for as many accounts as you want, but each account can only set one Switch as its primary.