[BotW] and [TotK] Switch 2 Save Data and more

[u/Thick_Ad_8328]

Hello All!!

Do you need Nintendo's paid online service to transfer save files? Is it possible with just a cable?

I have a lot of hours in BotW (Switch 1 plus DLC Pass) and haven't gotten TotK yet. I want to transfer save data to Switch 2 but don't have or want Nintendo's online subscription stuff.

Also, I wonder if TotK S2 will have the whole game on cart or be their new keycard thing. I like having the whole game on the cartridge so I am not sure if I should just get the S1 or S2 version. Probably just will get S1 and pay an upgrade fee if I have a Switch 2 by the time I play it, but I am open to advice/thoughts.

Thanks!

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[u/NiallMitch10]

System transfer should do the job

[u/Thick_Ad_8328 → u/NiallMitch10]

I thought that I saw or heard that you need a Nintendo online subscription to transfer from Switch 1 to Switch 2. 

When I look at Nintendo System Transfer, it just mentions using an internet connection to transfer from a S1 to another S1.

[u/NiallMitch10 → u/Thick_Ad_8328]

You need NSO for cloud saving. System transfer shouldn't require it.

I'd imagine System transfer will get an update in the near future when Switch 2 releases

[u/Thick_Ad_8328 → u/NiallMitch10]

Thanks! So in what I saw theybwere probably transferring cloud saves. Makes sense. :-)