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Is DLC tied to Nintendo account?

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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Can Nintendo DLC be shared between profiles?

While using the primary console, any user account on the console can play the downloadable content you have purchased.
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Does DLC work on all accounts?

Yes, this is possible on a single console with both accounts activated as primary (as you've mentioned). The DLC from both accounts will be usable in the game, and available to the other users on the account too.
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Does DLC transfer between consoles?

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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How do I access DLC on another Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Access the Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the content. ...
  2. Search for the game title that the content is associated with.
  3. Select the game and scroll down to view all available Downloadable Content, below the game details. ...
  4. Select the previously purchased Downloadable Content.
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How to force Nintendo Switch to download DLC you have paid for

How do I share DLC between accounts?

First off, your PS4 has to be activated as your main console for you to share DLC on it. On the console, go to Settings -> PSN -> Activate as your Primary PS4.
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  1. Access the PlayStation® Store.
  2. Locate the DLC items in the above list.
  3. Download the “Free” item from the store to switch to the Shared DLC item.
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Do you keep DLC with Nintendo Switch Online?

The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack grants you complete access to this DLC for as long as you're subscribed but the DLC can be purchased separately and its price is slightly less than the additional cost of the Expansion Pack for one year.
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Can DLC be transferred?

Yes. All additional digital content/DLC purchased on eligible titles will transfer over with the upgrade to next generation consoles, but only if the user is signed in with the same platform account used to make the purchase (e.g. PSN ID/Xbox Gamertag). This includes: Additional Content.
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Are DLCs shared?

DLC can only be shared with an account if that account doesn't own the base game; it's all or nothing. DLC will be shared if the account doesn't own the base game. If the account owns the base game, then they cannot benefit from DLC.
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Is DLC saved on switch?

If you bought the game and the dlc(downloadable content), they stay on your console. You own them, and can play them as much as you want. Whether or not eshop is still running is irrelevant.
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Does 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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How do I redownload DLC on another Switch?

How to Redownload Individual DLC from the Nintendo Switch eShop
  1. Access the Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the content. ...
  2. Search for the game title that the content is associated with.
  3. Select the game and scroll down to view all available Downloadable Content, below the game details.
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How do I manage DLC on Switch?

From the Main Menu of your Nintendo Switch, locate the tile for your game and press [+] on your controller. Select [Software Information] > [Nintendo eShop]. Scroll down to [Downloadable Content] and select [View All Items]. Here you will see all owned DLC listed.
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Can you buy DLC for someone else Switch?

No. It is not possible to send a gift in the Nintendo eShop (on-device or off-device). You may consider gifting a prepaid Nintendo eShop card or a download code instead. Prepaid Nintendo eShop funds...
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Can two accounts on the same Switch share games?

Can other people play my games on Nintendo Switch? All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.
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Can two people have the same primary Switch?

Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can 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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Are DLCs in game purchases?

Downloadable content, or DLC, is what gamers call extra content players can download after purchasing a video game. While some DLC is offered for free, players typically must pay additional fees to unlock new content. Freemium games rely entirely on DLC to make a profit.
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Are DLC automatically installed?

DLC is typically downloaded and installed as soon as it is purchased by a Steam user. However DLC can be marked to not download automatically so that the game has control of when the DLC download occurs.
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Do DLCs count as games?

1 Answer. Save this answer. Show activity on this post. Non-Steam, DLC and Free to play games do not count towards the game count on your profile, this could be why you are seeing a difference between games in your library and the number of games shown on your profile.
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Does DLC expire?

If the codes don't have an expiration date, then they typically don't expire. However, if the content has been delisted from the marketplace, the code may no longer work so you may need to check that although for a game like that they're probably still available. Was this reply helpful?
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Does DLC transfer with cross save?

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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Can I sell my digital switch games?

You can't simply share, trade, or sell the games you purchase on Nintendo Switch when you buy them digitally.
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What's the difference between Nintendo online and Expansion Pack?

Overall, both the Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Expansion Pack memberships offer up a lot of similar features, with the main difference being that the Expansion Pack gives players the chance to play Sega Genesis, N64, Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games, as well as DLC for two iconic Nintendo titles.
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Do Nintendo Switch DLC codes expire?

Download codes purchased from retailers do not expire.
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Do you lose access to Mario Kart DLC?

The only other problem with the Expansion Pack route is that you will lose access to the Mario Kart DLC if you don't renew your subscription. The other option is to purchase the Booster Course Pass separately for $25. It's available at Best Buy or the Nintendo eShop.
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