Effects of Changing Nintendo Switch Online Account Region

Learn how changing your Nintendo Switch online account region affects your games and subscriptions. Get essential tips to navigate the switch.

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Changing your account region on Nintendo Switch may cause you to lose access to certain games and subscriptions that are region-specific. Nintendo eShop funds do not transfer between regions, so spend any remaining balance before switching. Your friends list and game progress will typically remain intact, but you may need to redownload games or DLCs that you already own.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Will I lose my games if I change my Nintendo Switch account region? No, your games will typically remain intact, but you may need to redownload them after changing the region.
  2. Do Nintendo eShop funds transfer when changing regions? No, any remaining balance in your Nintendo eShop account will not transfer between regions, so spend it before switching.
  3. What happens to my friends list if I change my Switch account region? Your friends list generally stays intact after changing your account region.
  4. Can I access region-specific games after changing my account region? Changing your region may result in losing access to certain games and subscriptions that are specific to your original region.

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