Does Deleting a Nintendo ID Delete Everything?
Are you considering deleting your Nintendo ID, but worried about losing all your data, games, and progress? You’re not alone! In this article, we’ll explore the consequences of deleting a Nintendo ID, including what happens to your save data, digital games, and other associated details.
Direct Answer
Deleting a Nintendo ID will result in loss of all data associated with it, which includes:
• Missions status: Any accomplishments, achievements, or levels completed in the My Nintendo rewards program will be forfeited.
• Rewards: Digital content bought or acquired using your ID, such as in-app purchases, coins, and other virtual goods, cannot be recovered.
• Save data: Deleting the ID will erase all the save data associated with your account, including progress on games, levels, quests, and more.
What Happens to your Nintendo Account?
When a Nintendo ID is deleted:
• The account disappears: Your Nintendo ID account will no longer exist or be accessible.
• No recovery possible: Unlinking a Nintendo account from a console or replacing the ID will not salvage any lost data.
• No appeal: Unlike some other services, deleting a Nintendo ID is irreparable, and there are no options to recover lost data.
Deleting a NNID (Nintendo Network ID)
A NNID was used on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS to access online features, game downloads, and purchases from the Nintendo eShop (before March 27, 2023). The consequences of deleting a NNID are similar to a Nintendo ID:
• Loss of digital games and purchases: All downloaded game content, DLC, or in-game purchases will cease to exist.
• No access to online multiplayer: Deleting a NNID will prevent access to multiplayer features in online games that require a valid NNID.
• No backward compatibility: Any games accessed through the NNID (e.g., Wii U games on Nintendo Switch through the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack) will remain inaccessible.
What else is Affected?
Keep in mind that deleting your Nintendo ID also affects some other aspects of your digital life:
• amiibo figures: Any registered amiibo figures tied to a deleted Nintendo ID will revert to their original, unusable state.
• Nintendo Switch Online: Registered Nintendo Switch Online accounts require a valid Nintendo ID (or NNID). Once deleted, access to multiplayer, cloud saves, or other online features will not be available.
• Other services: Some independent services, like online features in specific games, can also be affected by removing a Nintendo ID.
Table: Consequences of Deletion
| Game/Service | Consequences of Deletion |
|---|---|
| My Nintendo | Loss of missions and rewards |
| Digital Purchases | Erasure of all digital game content (DLC, in-app purchases) |
| Games | Loss of save progress, levels, quests (no recovery possible) |
| Online Multiplayer (NNID) | Elimination of online multiplayer options |
| Nintendo Switch Online | Loss of cloud save access, multiplayer features (no recovery possible) |
Conclusion
Deleting your Nintendo ID, including related NNID and other aspects, can result in the permanent loss of all associated data, services, and digital content. Before taking the plunge, consider the following:
Backup your save data
Regularly save your data to the Nintendo Switch Console’s internal storage or utilizing the Save Data Cloud storage feature to avoid losing it in case your ID or NNID is deleted.
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