How to Fix Legend of Zelda: Breath of Wild DLC

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

The new DLC is out and you can't wait to play it. The DLC downloads but as you go to open up the game the DLC doesn't show up. It's no where to be found. You can't play it.

Link on the bike for Zelda DLC

This guide will help you resolve issues with your new DLC not showing up correctly on your Switch.

To start, let's make sure you have enough space for the DLC.

2. Check Storage Space

  1. From the Home Menu, select System Settings.
Switch system settings
  1. Select Data Management.
  2. The available space for the System Memory and microSD card (if used), will be displayed on the top of the screen.
Switch's data management screen

3. Manual Update

  1. Select System Settings.
Nintendo Switch home screen highlighting the system settings button.
  1. Select System.
  2. Select System Update.
Nintendo switch system menu highlighting the system update option.
  1. Allow the update to proceed. The system will reboot when ready.

4. Redownload the DLC

  1. Open the game.
Switch main menu showing Zelda selected
  1. From the main menu select Downloadable Content.
Zelda main screen showing downloadable content.
  1. You'll be sent to the Nintendo Eshop where you can redownload the DLC.

5. Update Game or App

Your console needs to be connected to the internet.

  1. Select the Icon of the game or app you want to update.
  2. Press the + or - buttons.
Nintendo Switch home screen highlighting a currently installed game and the options button.
  1. Select Software Update.
  2. Select Via the Internet.
Nintendo Switch game options menu highlighting the software update button.

6. What's next?