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Why can't I play my DLC on Switch?

DLC on Switch usually doesn't work because it hasn't finished downloading, it was bought on a different account, or the console isn't set as the "Primary." To fix it, ensure you are using the correct account, redownload the content via the eShop, and verify the game software is updated. Nintendo Support +2
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How to activate DLC on Switch?

Nintendo Switch

Select [Software Information] > [Nintendo eShop]. Scroll down to [Downloadable Content] and select [View All Items]. Here you will see all owned DLC listed. To download any of the DLC, select your Nintendo Switch™ Profile Image at the top-right of this screen to go to [Account Information].
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How to fix DLC not showing up?

To fix DLC not showing up, try restarting your game/console, restoring licenses (PlayStation), checking the in-game store/manager for manual downloads (PC/Console), or verifying game files/reinstalling (Steam/PC). Ensure your account region matches the game disc (if applicable) and check in-game menus for specific unlock conditions, as some DLC needs to be activated or played first. 
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How to redownload DLC on Nintendo Switch when it says purchased?

How to Redownload Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch Digital...
  1. Connect your console to the internet. ...
  2. Check the HOME Menu for the game's icon. ...
  3. Select Virtual Game Cards. ...
  4. Select the user that purchased the game or DLCDownloadable Content (DLC) is digital add-on content for a game.
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How do you activate DLC content?

To start DLC, first ensure it's downloaded in your platform's store/library (Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, etc.), then launch the game and look for in-game prompts like new quest givers (NPCs), specific locations (like docks or hidden areas), or options in the pause/main menu for new content, as some DLC requires specific prerequisites or restarting the game/console. 
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Why is my DLC not showing up in the game Switch?

If your Nintendo Switch DLC isn't showing up, first ** restart your console**, check the eShop's "Redownload" section for your profile to ensure it's downloaded, launch the game and ensure you're far enough in-game, and make sure the console is connected to the internet to verify purchases or subscriptions. You might also need to load the "Virtual Game Card" for the DLC or check software updates for the base game. 
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How do you know if the DLC is activated?

On the games details page of the game in your library, scroll down and look to the right hand column for DLC and click on manage my X DLC, check/uncheck what you do/don't want. Alternatively, right click the game in your library, select properties and then the DLC tab, check/uncheck what you do/don't want.
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Does it matter which account I download Switch DLC on?

It's not possible to transfer digital purchases from one Nintendo Account to another. However, downloaded content isn't limited to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. When you load a virtual game card to a console, anyone that uses that console has access to that digital game or DLC.
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How to make sure DLC is downloaded on Switch?

You can check the current download status on the HOME menu. Once the download is finished, launch the game from the HOME Menu and check to see if the DLC is accessible. For games published by Nintendo, we may have support articles on how to access DLC for particular titles.
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How to fix Nintendo Switch error code 2813-0999?

To fix Nintendo Switch error code 2813-0999, which means the eShop isn't available in your region, log into your Nintendo Account online, change your account's country/region to one with an available eShop (like the US), save the changes, then fully restart your Switch console and try accessing the eShop again; you might need to re-enter your login details on the console. 
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Where to check DLC on Switch?

Locate the game in Nintendo eShop using your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console and select it to reach the software information page. Scroll to the Downloadable Content section and select View All. Select the specific DLC item you are missing from the list to view its information page.
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How to trigger the following DLC?

To trigger The Following DLC for Dying Light, go to the main menu, select Play, and choose The Following from the list, which launches a separate campaign using your main game character; it's a distinct map, not integrated into the original game, and you access it as a new game entry from the main menu. 
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How to redownload DLC without virtual game card?

If you want to download a game or DLC without loading it as a virtual game card, perform the following:
  1. Select Options.
  2. Select Download Data.
  3. The game or DLC will begin downloading automatically. You can check the download status on the HOME Menu.
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How to redeem DLC Nintendo Switch?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Connect your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console to the internet.
  2. Select the Nintendo eShop icon on the HOME Menu to launch Nintendo eShop.
  3. Select the account you want to use.
  4. Select Redeem Code on the left side of the screen.
  5. Enter the 16-character download code.
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Does DLC automatically install on Switch?

DLC is automatically updated with the base game on Nintendo Switch. If you experience an error please check for updates or re-install the full game and try again.
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How to download DLC after purchase?

Gear icon for game's Library page
  1. Go to your Library in the Steam client.
  2. Select the game and on the game's Library page select the gear icon.
  3. Select Properties... from the menu that appears.
  4. Then select DLC in the window that appears.
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How to reinstall DLC on Switch?

Select the game or DLC you want to redownload from the list of your virtual game cards. Select Options. Select Download Data. The game or DLC will begin downloading automatically.
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Can I transfer DLC to another switch?

It's not possible to transfer digital purchases from one Nintendo Account to another. However, downloaded content isn't limited to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase.
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Does DLC apply to all accounts on Switch?

Yes, DLC can be shared between profiles on the same Nintendo Switch if the console is set as the primary console for the Nintendo Account that purchased the DLC, allowing all users on that device to play it; however, sharing across different consoles requires the purchasing account to be on the secondary Switch, with restrictions like online checks for access. 
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Why can't I play a game I bought on a different account?

You can't play a game on a different account because digital games are tied to the specific account that purchased them, but you can usually share them through game sharing features like Steam Family Sharing or by setting a console as the "Home" or "Primary" device on Xbox/PlayStation, which grants other users on that console access to your library. If you're on console, you might need to enable "Console Sharing and Offline Play" for the buying account and download the game, while PC users often rely on the platform's family sharing tools to share a game library. 
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Do DLCs work with family sharing?

Yes, Steam Family Sharing shares DLC with family members, but with specific rules: the borrower needs to not own the base game, and publishers can opt-out, with free DLC often excluded; the new Steam Families beta allows choosing which version (yours or a family member's) to play if multiple versions exist, letting you access more DLC but not simultaneously use it with the base game owner unless playing offline or different versions. 
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Does DLC download automatically?

While owned DLC content typically will automatically download when you install a game, you can use the steps below to seek out your add-on content manually. Launch the Epic Games application on your PC. Select the [Library] section on the left side of the window.
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How to access DLC control?

In order to start the AWE DLC missions, you must first complete the main Story Mission 7 (The Face of the Enemy). Once you have done that, a new mission will pop up that will guide you to your next waypoint (the Sector Elevator in the Executive Sector hub).
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How to manage DLC on Switch?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Make sure your console is running the most recent system version.
  2. Highlight the game for which you want to remove DLC on the HOME Menu and press the + Button.
  3. Select Data Management, then Delete Software. ...
  4. Select Delete to continue.
  5. Locate the DLC that you do not want to download in Nintendo eShop.
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