How to Redownload Games on Nintendo Switch?

Software Displays “Purchased” in the Nintendo Switch EShop

To redownload the game, launch the Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, select your user icon in the topright 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.

Can I Redownload a Deleted Game on Nintendo Switch?

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.

How do I Reinstall a Game on my Switch?

Select the eShop from the Home screen on your Nintendo Switch .
Select the profile with which you originally purchased the digital game.
Select your Profile in the upper right corner of the eShop screen.
Select Redownload from the menu on the left.

Can I Redownload a Game 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.

What Happens when you Redownload Fortnite on Nintendo Switch?

On Xbox PS4 nintendo switch just use the same account. If you delete Fortnite, but you don't delete your EPIC account, you just need to reinstall the game and log in with your username and password ; then all your game data will be reloaded again because all your progress will be saved to your account.

How do I Uninstall and Reinstall Fortnite on a Switch?

Select the eShop from the Home screen on your Nintendo Switch. Select the profile with which you originally purchased the digital game. Select your Profile in the upper right corner of the eShop screen. Select Redownload from the menu on the left.

Can you Still Download Fortnite on Nintendo Switch?

Yes, Fortnite is completely free to download on the Nintendo Switch .

How do I Download or Redownload Content from Nintendo EShop?

From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open.
Scroll left and select Settings / Other.
Scroll down and select Redownloadable Software.
Select Your Downloads, located at the bottom-right of the touch screen.
Select Redownload next to the software you wish to redownload.
Select Download.

Why Can't I Redownload a Game on my Switch?

You can only redownload games using the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase the game. If a specific game or DLC item shows "Purchased" in Nintendo eShop but you are unable to redownload it, you may find our information on Software Displays "Purchased" in the Nintendo Switch eShop helpful.