Unable to Access DLC (Xenoblade Chronicles 2)
Follow these steps if you purchased the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack or Expansion Pass for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 but the additional content or features are not appearing in game.
Important: DLC and upgrade packs can be only be used with Xenoblade Chronicles 2 software that is intended for the same region. (For example, DLC or an upgrade pack purchased with a US Nintendo Account will not work with a Japanese copy of the game.)
What to do
Which downloadable content are you having trouble with?
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Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack
Important: The additional content and features available in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition are only available when playing on Nintendo Switch 2. Even if you have purchased the upgrade pack, it cannot be downloaded on Nintendo Switch.
- Ensure the console has been updated to the latest system menu version.
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How to check for the latest system update
- Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the System Settings menu and select System.
- Select System Update to start the system update process.
- The system will check to see if an update is available.
For more information, see How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch 2 or How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch.
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How to check for the latest system update
- Check for any available software updates for the game.
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How to update game software
- Ensure the console is connected to the Internet.
- From the HOME Menu, select (but do not start) the icon for the software you wish to update.
- Press the + Button or – Button on your controller, then select Software Update followed by Via the Internet.
For more details, see How to Update Software on Nintendo Switch 2 or How to Update Software on Nintendo Switch.
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How to update game software
- Restart the console. Press the POWER Button for three seconds, and then select Power OptionsOpciones de apagadoOptions d'alimentationOpções de desligar, followed by Restart.
- Open Nintendo eShop with the User that purchased the upgrade pack.
- Search for the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack to confirm that it displays as "Purchased".
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A cost is displayed instead of "Purchased"
This means the upgrade pack has not been purchased yet, or another user owns the upgrade pack. Follow our steps for how to upgrade software to Nintendo Switch 2 Edition to purchase and download it.
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A cost is displayed instead of "Purchased"
- Select the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack from the search results.
- Select the Virtual Game Cards option on the right, then select OK Aceptar OK OK .
- Ensure the virtual game card for the upgrade pack is loaded on your system. If you have the Online License setting enabled, you can also download the upgrade pack separately.
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How to load a virtual game card
- Select
Virtual Game Cards
Tarjetas de juego virtuales
Cartes de jeu virtuelles
Cartões de jogo virtuais
from the HOME Menu.
- Select your user.
- If prompted, enter your user verification PIN or enter your Nintendo Account password.
- Select the game you want to load from the list of your virtual game cards.
- Select Load on This System Cargar en esta consola Charger sur cette console Carregar neste console .
- If not already downloaded, the icon for the game will appear on the HOME Menu and it will begin downloading. Once downloaded, all users on the console where the game is loaded can play the game.
For more information, read the Virtual Game Card Guide.
- Select
Virtual Game Cards
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How to redownload software or DLC without loading the virtual game card
- Enable the "Online License" setting for your Nintendo Account:
- Select your user icon from the HOME Menu.
- Scroll down and select Online License SettingsAjustes de las licencias en líneaParamètres des licences en ligneConfigurações de licenças online.
- Update the " Use Online License Utilizar licencias en líneaUtiliser les licenses en ligne Usar licença online " setting to On Sí Oui Sim .
- Select
Virtual Game Cards
Tarjetas de juego virtuales
Cartes de jeu virtuelles
Cartões de jogo virtuais
from the HOME Menu.
- Select the user that purchased the game or DLC.
- If you have enabled user verification, you may be prompted to confirm your identity by re-entering your password or entering a PIN.
- Select the game or DLC you want to redownload from the list of your virtual game cards.
- Select Options Opciones Options Opções .
- Select Download Data Descargar datos Télécharger les données Baixar dados .
- The game or DLC will begin downloading automatically. You can check the download status on the HOME Menu.
For more information, including how to download software and DLC that is not a virtual game card, please read How to Redownload Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch Digital Content
- Enable the "Online License" setting for your Nintendo Account:
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How to load a virtual game card
- The title screen should show the updated "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" logo.
- Ensure the console has been updated to the latest system menu version.
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Expansion Pass
- Ensure the console has been updated to the latest system menu version.
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How to check for the latest system update
- Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the System Settings menu and select System.
- Select System Update to start the system update process.
- The system will check to see if an update is available.
For more information, see How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch 2 or How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch.
-
How to check for the latest system update
- Check for any available software updates for the game.
-
How to update game software
- Ensure the console is connected to the Internet.
- From the HOME Menu, select (but do not start) the icon for the software you wish to update.
- Press the + Button or – Button on your controller, then select Software Update followed by Via the Internet.
For more details, see How to Update Software on Nintendo Switch 2 or How to Update Software on Nintendo Switch.
-
How to update game software
- Restart the console. Press the POWER Button for three seconds, and then select Power OptionsOpciones de apagadoOptions d'alimentationOpções de desligar, followed by Restart.
- Open Nintendo eShop with the User that purchased the DLC.
- Search for the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Expansion Pass to confirm that it displays as "Purchased".
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A cost is displayed instead of "Purchased"
This means the DLC has not been purchased yet, or another user owns the DLC. Follow our steps for how to purchase content in Nintendo eShop to purchase and download it.
-
A cost is displayed instead of "Purchased"
- Select the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Expansion Pass from the search results.
- Select the Virtual Game Cards option on the right, then select OK Aceptar OK OK .
- Ensure the virtual game card for the DLC is loaded on your system. If you have the Online License setting enabled, you can also download the DLC separately.
-
How to load a virtual game card
- Select
Virtual Game Cards
Tarjetas de juego virtuales
Cartes de jeu virtuelles
Cartões de jogo virtuais
from the HOME Menu.
- Select your user.
- If prompted, enter your user verification PIN or enter your Nintendo Account password.
- Select the game you want to load from the list of your virtual game cards.
- Select Load on This System Cargar en esta consola Charger sur cette console Carregar neste console .
- If not already downloaded, the icon for the game will appear on the HOME Menu and it will begin downloading. Once downloaded, all users on the console where the game is loaded can play the game.
For more information, read the Virtual Game Card Guide.
- Select
Virtual Game Cards
-
How to redownload software or DLC without loading the virtual game card
- Enable the "Online License" setting for your Nintendo Account:
- Select your user icon from the HOME Menu.
- Scroll down and select Online License SettingsAjustes de las licencias en líneaParamètres des licences en ligneConfigurações de licenças online.
- Update the " Use Online License Utilizar licencias en líneaUtiliser les licenses en ligne Usar licença online " setting to On Sí Oui Sim .
- Select
Virtual Game Cards
Tarjetas de juego virtuales
Cartes de jeu virtuelles
Cartões de jogo virtuais
from the HOME Menu.
- Select the user that purchased the game or DLC.
- If you have enabled user verification, you may be prompted to confirm your identity by re-entering your password or entering a PIN.
- Select the game or DLC you want to redownload from the list of your virtual game cards.
- Select Options Opciones Options Opções .
- Select Download Data Descargar datos Télécharger les données Baixar dados .
- The game or DLC will begin downloading automatically. You can check the download status on the HOME Menu.
For more information, including how to download software and DLC that is not a virtual game card, please read How to Redownload Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch Digital Content
- Enable the "Online License" setting for your Nintendo Account:
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How to load a virtual game card
- Start Xenoblade Chronicles 2 from the HOME Menu and select the User that will be playing.
- Press the + Button during gameplay to access the Main Menu, then select Expansion Pass receive the associated DLC items.
- Ensure the console has been updated to the latest system menu version.