Gaming Is updating from 2.1 required to download Zelda DLC?

[Chrushev]

Is there a way to stay on 2.1 and still download the Zelda DLC from eshop or whatever?

Before people say its "ok" to update, I dont want to update. I rather not play DLC if I cant get it.

 

[SomeGamer]

Is there a way to stay on 2.1 and still download the Zelda DLC from eshop or whatever?

Before people say its "ok" to update, I dont want to update. I rather not play DLC if I cant get it.

Try restarting your console then entering eShop as soon as it boots.

 

[g00s3y]

Just update and stop being a 13 year old rebel for no reason.

 

[ItsTheWolf]

Is there a way to stay on 2.1 and still download the Zelda DLC from eshop or whatever?

Before people say its "ok" to update, I dont want to update. I rather not play DLC if I cant get it.

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It's "ok" to update

No, really, FW 3.0.0 has a bunch of new features, and it's confirmed to be hackable if you're into that stuff, so there's really no reason to not update.

And to answer your question, No, Zelda DLC just needs the game to be updated, not the firmware. Just go to eShop immediately after restarting to buy the DLC, and the game will automatically download the DLC when it's available just like the updates (I guess). If you get update firmware nag when you want to play the game, restart your Switch and put it in offline mode.

 

[Darksoft]

I'm on firmware 2.3 and the DLC for the game wants me to update the firmware to 3.0

 

[ItsTheWolf]

I'm on firmware 2.3 and the DLC for the game wants me to update the firmware to 3.0

Have you restart your console, try to update immediately, the restart your console again and turn it offline to play?

 

[Meteor7]

I had the same issue. Access to the eshop is now restricted for firmware lower than 3.0.0, so yes, if you want the DLC, then you need to update.

 

[ItsTheWolf]

I had the same issue. Access to the eshop is now restricted for firmware lower than 3.0.0, so yes, if you want the DLC, then you need to update.

Welps, seems like Nintendo's getting a bit smarter

 

[Meteor7]

Welps, seems like Nintendo's getting a bit smarter

I always thought that practice was stupid, as they're just stopping customers from spending money.

 

[spotanjo3]

Welps, seems like Nintendo's getting a bit smarter

Not really.

 

[Bladexdsl]

Welps, seems like Nintendo's getting a bit smarter

they have been doing this since the wii. if you want to access the shop you always need to be on latest FW.

 

[Meteor7]

they have been doing this since the wii. if you want to access the shop you always need to be on latest FW.

Until recently, that wasn't the case with the Switch. I thought it might be indicative of a deliberate new mentality they were having about the eShop and possibly their unending, gossamer battle against the evil piracy *shakes fist*, but then they changed their eShop access policy back. I wonder if allowing access on lower FWs was unintentional to begin with.

 

[Bladexdsl]

prob had something to do with the sdk being leaked

 

[Meteor7]

prob had something to do with the sdk being leaked

It happened a while before the leak, so I don't think so. It may have even happened right as 3.0.0 was released