How to Restart a Game on Your Nintendo Switch

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Ever been stuck in a game on your Nintendo Switch and wondered how to start over? You’re not alone! Whether you’re looking to improve your score or simply want to experience the adventure from scratch, restarting a game on the Nintendo Switch is a common question among gamers.
If you’re curious about the steps to restart your game on the Nintendo Switch, keep reading. We’ve got you covered!
Quick Steps to Restart Your Game
Restarting a game on the Nintendo Switch is simpler than you might think. First, you’ll need to go to the Home screen by pressing the Home button on your controller. Find the game you want to restart and press the + or – button on your controller. This will bring up the options menu for that game.
In the options menu, navigate to “Manage Software,” and then select “Delete Software.” Don’t worry; this won’t delete your save data if you backed it up with Nintendo’s online service or if the game stores save data separately. After deleting the software, you can re-download the game from the Nintendo eShop. Once reinstalled, you’ll be starting fresh!
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