Will I lose everything if I delete software on Nintendo 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.

Does deleting a game on Nintendo Switch delete save data?

After selecting a deletion option, your Nintendo Switch will permanently remove any saved data you have for the selected game.

Can you recover deleted software on Nintendo 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Games that have been archived (not deleted) will still have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can be redownloaded by anyone on the console.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 originally purchased the game.

Will I lose my games if I delete a user on Switch?

Deleting a user account from a Nintendo Switch console will also delete any save data that is associated with that account and saved to the console. Data deleted from a console cannot be restored unless it is first backed up using the Save Data Cloud backup feature.

How do I reinstall deleted software 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.

Nintendo Switch: How to Uninstall / Delete Games & Apps

What does redownload software mean on Switch?

Highlight the game you want to redownload and select the orange icon to begin the download. This will redownload the game and any previously downloaded DLC for the game. If you only wish to redownload the game, hold down the L Button while selecting the orange icon.

Can an uninstalled program be reinstalled?

To reinstall an uninstalled program, do a system restore. This restores the operating system to an earlier point in time. The following are the steps to be implemented for the same: Click Start, type system restore in the Start Search box, and then click System Restore in the Programs list.

Does uninstalling a game delete everything?

If you uninstall a game, it's deleted from the storage. You can reinstall at any date, and the game saves will be playable. Game data (save files) are stored in the cloud for every game, while the game itself is just stored on the console.

Does deleting a game remove all data?

You can delete Play Games data from your Google account for one or all games you've played. If you delete data for a game, you might also delete any in-game achievements or progress, depending on how the developer has built the game.

Is Switch game data saved on the account?

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.

Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

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.

Why didn't my save data transfer to my new Switch?

Ensure both consoles are connected to the internet. Verify that both consoles have the latest system update installed. Verify that the same Nintendo Account is linked to a user on each console. Ensure both consoles are near each other.

What happens if I lose a Switch game?

We recommend purchasing a replacement copy of the game at a retailer. If the game is published by a licensee company, you will need to contact that company for repair/replacement options.

How do I free up space on my Nintendo Switch?

To free up space in the System Memory, go to Systems Settings → Data Management → Delete Save Data. Software data (including downloaded software, software updates, and screenshots) can be stored on the System Memory or on a microSD card. For general information about data management on Nintendo Switch, click here.

Can I uninstall game and keep save data?

Deleting software data will not impact your save data.

What happens if you uninstall Animal Crossing New Horizons?

As mentioned, deleting your game will lose you everything and that includes all items and DIY recipes you may have.

How do I recover game data after deleting it?

Is it bad to uninstall and reinstall games?

Installing/Uninstalling a game should not affect it's performance.

How do I reinstall after uninstalling?

What happens to uninstalled programs?

Uninstalling a program, in simple words, is deleting everything related to that app on your system. So if you uninstall an app everything related to it, your preferences, saved works, the app files, app data, files that you have created in it, etc will be deleted.

What happens when you uninstall a program?

When uninstalling a program using the uninstaller, all files copied to the computer are removed, and system setting changes are removed or reverted to their defaults. The deleted files are not sent to the Recycle Bin or Trash, and the program would need to be installed again to be used.

How do I reset my Switch without losing downloaded games?

While holding both the + and - volume buttons down, press the POWER Button. When the "Maintenance Mode" screen appears, release both volume buttons. Select "Initialize Console Without Deleting Save Data", and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

What does archiving software on Switch do?

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. Archiving software will not impact your save data.

Why can't i redownload a purchased game on Switch?

Check Data Management in the Nintendo Switch System Settings to verify that there is enough space on your system to complete the download. If there is not enough space, delete some content. Check Redownloads in the Nintendo Switch eShop (in your account information).

Can you lose digital Switch games?

Pros of digital games on Switch

All games you buy digitally are stored via your Nintendo Account ID, so you can just redownload them as many times as you want when you delete games to free up space, no problem. You can't lose a digital game since it's right there on your system.