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Why is Tears of the Kingdom Downloading on My Switch?

Why is Tears of the Kingdom Downloading on My Switch?
Tatiana Burgos

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Ever scratched your head wondering, “Why is Tears of the Kingdom downloading on my Switch”? You’re not alone, and we’ve got you covered! This exciting moment could be the start of an epic adventure in Hyrule.

If you find ‘Tears of the Kingdom’ magically appearing in your downloads, several reasons might be behind this delightful surprise. Let’s dive into this mystery together!

Reasons Behind the Automatic Download

First off, if ‘Tears of the Kingdom’ has started downloading without you initiating it, don’t panic. One common reason is that someone with access to your Nintendo account purchased the game on another device. Nintendo Switch has a nifty feature where it automatically starts downloading games purchased from the eShop on all devices linked to the account.

Another possibility is that you’ve set up pre-order for ‘Tears of the Kingdom,’ and it’s now being automatically downloaded as the release date has arrived. This way, Nintendo ensures you’re ready to start your adventure in Hyrule the moment the game launches without any delays.

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