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What happens if you delete Fortnite and download it again on Switch?

Deleting or archiving software will not impact your save data. Once deleted, software can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased.
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Can I delete Fortnite and reinstall?

Manually remove and reinstall the game

Locate the folder where you installed your game. Right-click on the game folder and click on Delete. Restart the Epic Games Launcher. Reinstall and try launching your game.
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What happens if you delete Fortnite on Switch?

All your progress in Fortnite is gone and you lose access to any games you bought from Epic Games. Yes, you will lose all the local save data for Fortnite after uninstalling, but your profile data is saved in the cloud.
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Will deleting Fortnite on Switch save your skins?

Yes. As long as you've linked your Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Switch or Mobile account to your Epic Games account, any content you purchased (except V-Bucks) and progress you make is accessible across all platforms. Note: Each console/platform must be linked to the same Epic Games account.
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How do I redownload deleted software on 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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If I Delete & Reinstall Fortnite will I lose my progress? Skins, Emotes, Everything?

Can you restore purchases on Fortnite?

When this happens, our system automatically removes items that have been purchased within 30 days to cover the cost of the total V-Bucks refunded. Epic Games Player Support cannot restore these items.
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Will uninstalling Epic Games delete games?

Note: Uninstalling the Epic Games Launcher also uninstalls all installed games.
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Why can't i reinstall Fortnite on my Switch?

In the eShop, click on the profile icon on the top right of the screen. On the next screen select redownload software (or purchased software or something like that). The game should be in that list.
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How long does Switch last on Fortnite?

I've never had a single Switch title ever last less than 2 hours on a single charge of Battery Life, but Fortnite drains it so fast that, unless you have the brightness down to the bottom, you can't even squeeze 2 hours out of it.
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How do I install Fortnite without Redownloading?

How to Copy or Move Fortnite to Another Drive or PC Without Redownloading
  1. Copy the Fortnite folder to another drive. It is usually found where the Epic Games Launcher installation folder. ...
  2. Install from Fortnite from Store or Library. ...
  3. Open the Epic Games installation folder, and copy the Fortnite Folder.
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How do I recover deleted Fortnite?

First go type download epic games launcher on the web. Then download it and in epic games launcher search up fortnite. After that press download.
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Does Fortnite refund money?

Games and products are eligible for refund within 14 days of purchase if they are marked as “refundable” or “self-refundable”.
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Do you get your V-Bucks back if you cancel a purchase in Fortnite?

When you cancel a purchase, the item is removed from your account, and the V-Bucks spent are returned to your account. You can use the Cancel Purchase feature only once for each item purchased.
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Does redownloading on Switch delete data?

The game save data is unaffected in either option, so you can resume your game progress once the software is redownloaded.
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Will I lose everything if I delete a game on Switch?

Deleting or archiving software 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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How do I redownload a deleted game on my Nintendo Switch?

To redownload the game, launch the Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, select your user icon in the top-right corner to access the shop settings, and highlight Redownload. Select the game in the list of previously purchased titles, then select the orange icon to redownload.
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Does Fortnite overheat switch?

PSA: Fortnite on Switch makes the device run hot, make sure you play it somewhere the heat can ventilate otherwise it could cause damage.
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Do switch skins damage the switch?

It will apparently ruin it. Do not apply a vinyl skin or wrap to your lovely new Nintendo Switch. The surface of the console and Joy-Cons reacts badly to the adhesive, causing the outer coating and logos to peel off.
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How do I repair Fortnite installation?

Make sure these are installed and/or repaired.
  1. Download all the Visual C++ Redistributables here.
  2. Make sure to download both the x64 and x86 versions.
  3. Once the download completes, run the executable files and choose Repair. ...
  4. Once the repair completes, restart your computer.
  5. Relaunch Fortnite.
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How do I reinstall Fortnite files?

Install Fortnite using the Epic Games Launcher
  1. Start the Epic Games Launcher.
  2. Log in to your Epic Games account.
  3. Click Store.
  4. Type Fortnite in the search box, and then press Enter.
  5. Click the Fortnite store tile.
  6. Click GET to download Fortnite for FREE!
  7. Go to your Library, and then click Fortnite.
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How do I fix Fortnite installation?

Uninstall and reinstall the game

Click on the Library. Locate your game and click on the three dots next to it. Click on Uninstall. Once the uninstall completes, click on the game to begin the installation process again.
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