How to delete a game file

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Okay, so there are currently two accounts in my Switch system, and I wanted to see if the second account (lovingly named as Guest) has a different save file or something. I soon found out that it did; I was sent to the character creation rather than from where I left it off in Account #1.

Anyway, other details aside, I picked the same starter Pokémon again in this second account rather than a different one, so I'm wondering if there's a way to delete Account #2's save file without affecting Account #1's save file (kinda saved already, so… yeah. Also, the 1st account is already at mid-game, so I'll be bummed if that gets deleted).

Best Answer

Note for future players: deleting your save file will wipe all Pokemon, including any Pokemon you may have gotten from events, Mystery Gifts or other one-time offers. Be absolutely sure you want to do this before proceeding!

You can reset your save game from within the Nintendo Switch Settings (i.e. not in-game):

  • Open System Settings (from the Nintendo Switch Home Screen)
  • Find 'Data Management'
  • Scroll down to 'Delete Save Data'
  • Choose Pokemon Sword & Shield to delete your save file
  • Select the Switch profile you wish to reset

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