How To Restart Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Game Guide

Restarting your Pokémon Scarlet and Violet game can be a fresh start for many players, whether you want to choose a different starter Pokémon or experience the game from a new perspective. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you restart your game seamlessly.

Deleting Save Data

To restart your Pokémon Scarlet and Violet game, you need to delete the existing save data. Here’s how you can do it:

Navigate to the Home Screen: Close the game and go back to the Nintendo Switch home screen.
Open System Settings: Select the "System Settings" option from the home screen.
Access Data Management: Within the System Settings, find and select "Data Management."
Delete Save Data: Choose the "Delete Save Data" option from the menu.
Select the Game: Select "Pokémon Scarlet & Violet" from the list of games.
Choose the Profile: Ensure you have the correct Nintendo Switch profile selected if your console has multiple profiles.
Confirm Deletion: Confirm your choice to delete the saved data. A warning will appear stating that this action is irreversible, so make sure you have transferred any valuable Pokémon to Pokémon Home if needed.

Creating a New Save File

After deleting the save data, you can start a new game:

Boot Up the Game: Launch Pokémon Scarlet & Violet again.
Start a New Game: You will be prompted to start a new game, and you can go through the initial setup and choose your new starter Pokémon.

Alternative: Creating a New Nintendo Switch Profile

If you prefer not to delete your existing save data, you can create a new Nintendo Switch profile to start a new game without losing your current progress:

Navigate to the Home Screen: Close the game and go back to the Nintendo Switch home screen.
Open System Settings: Select the "System Settings" option.
Add a New User: Go to "Users" and select "Add User" to create a new profile.
Set Up the New Profile: Follow the prompts to set up the new profile using a new Nintendo Switch account.
Switch to the New Profile: Close out of System Settings and switch to the new profile.
Start a New Game: Launch Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, and you will be able to start a new game without affecting your previous save data.

Important Considerations

Backing Up Your Data

Before deleting your save data, it is crucial to back up any valuable Pokémon by transferring them to Pokémon Home. This ensures you don’t lose any rare or cherished Pokémon.

Multiple Profiles

Creating multiple profiles on your Nintendo Switch allows you to have multiple save files for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, which is particularly useful if you are sharing the console with others or want to start a new game without deleting your current progress.

DLC and Online Features

If you have DLC or use online features, ensure that the new profile is set up correctly to access these features. For DLC, the primary account on the Switch console must own the DLC for it to be accessible.

By following these steps, you can easily restart your Pokémon Scarlet and Violet game and begin a new adventure in the Paldea region.