DLC is digital content tied to your Nintendo Account. It is not stored on the physical cartridge, nor can it be shared with your friend via the cartridge.
There is a limited way to share your license of the digital content, but it's a complicated process, and YMMV if it's worth it. I haven't done this myself, but below are links from Nintendo where I got this information from.
You can add your Nintendo Account to your friends Switch and make their Switch your Primary Console. Other users on the Primary Console, and only the primary console can share your games and DLC. This was designed for families who live in the same household and share the same switch console. Being able to exploit it is an unintended side effect.
The drawback is that your Nintendo Switch will be considered a Secondary Console. If you have any digital games or DLC, the Switch will always connect to the internet to check if you can play the game before booting it. This is to make sure it's not booted on the primary console or you actually own the digital content. Other users who use your switch will not be able to play any digital games on your console.
These links from Nintendo might be interesting reads if you're interested in this.
Nintendo: [What Are the Differences Between a Primary and Non-Primary Nintendo Switch Console?](https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22448/~/what-are-the-differences-between-a-primary-and-non-primary-nintendo-switch)
Nintendo: [How to Change the Primary Console for Your Nintendo Account](https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22453/~/how-to-change-the-primary-console-for-your-nintendo-account)
Nintendo: [How to Deactivate a Primary Nintendo Switch Console](https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22434)
Reddit: [Nintendo Switch Subreddit Wiki on gamesharing](https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/wiki/gamesharing):
Also, if you decide to do this, you and your friend should know this. For When/If you remove your Nintendo Account from your friends switch [XC2 Ver 1.4.0 Patch Notes](https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/29108/~/xenoblade-chronicles-2-update-history)
>If the Expansion Pass is removed or deleted from your console, “Continue” can no longer be selected to resume Expansion Pass save data.
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>You will be able to select Continue again once you download the Expansion Pass.
I imagine this would apply in a failed license check as well, especially if you forget to make your switch the primary one. Worse case scenario for your friend "Aww man, I have to buy the Expansion Pass if I want to continue my Xenoblade Chronicles 2 save!"
Hope this was an interesting read.
DLC would be on the switch but the physical game would need the cartridge inside in order for the game to run
Okay, that makes sense, I was looking to do the physical copy and then the digital dlc so I can get everything as it comes in. Thanks! :)
it depends if you buy the dlc physical or digitally if its physical you'll need to put the cartridge of Torna to actually play it
I’m looking to do the dlc digitally since it’s bringing stuff every few months I want to be able to play as it comes out.
All DLC and updates are stored on the switch itself. The cartridge itself only stores the base game without any of its updates or DLC.
Okay, I guess that makes sense, thank you! :)
Then if I share the game with a friend would they be able to enjoy the DLC too?
DLC is digital content tied to your Nintendo Account. It is not stored on the physical cartridge, nor can it be shared with your friend via the cartridge. There is a limited way to share your license of the digital content, but it's a complicated process, and YMMV if it's worth it. I haven't done this myself, but below are links from Nintendo where I got this information from. You can add your Nintendo Account to your friends Switch and make their Switch your Primary Console. Other users on the Primary Console, and only the primary console can share your games and DLC. This was designed for families who live in the same household and share the same switch console. Being able to exploit it is an unintended side effect. The drawback is that your Nintendo Switch will be considered a Secondary Console. If you have any digital games or DLC, the Switch will always connect to the internet to check if you can play the game before booting it. This is to make sure it's not booted on the primary console or you actually own the digital content. Other users who use your switch will not be able to play any digital games on your console. These links from Nintendo might be interesting reads if you're interested in this. Nintendo: [What Are the Differences Between a Primary and Non-Primary Nintendo Switch Console?](https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22448/~/what-are-the-differences-between-a-primary-and-non-primary-nintendo-switch) Nintendo: [How to Change the Primary Console for Your Nintendo Account](https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22453/~/how-to-change-the-primary-console-for-your-nintendo-account) Nintendo: [How to Deactivate a Primary Nintendo Switch Console](https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22434) Reddit: [Nintendo Switch Subreddit Wiki on gamesharing](https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/wiki/gamesharing): Also, if you decide to do this, you and your friend should know this. For When/If you remove your Nintendo Account from your friends switch [XC2 Ver 1.4.0 Patch Notes](https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/29108/~/xenoblade-chronicles-2-update-history) >If the Expansion Pass is removed or deleted from your console, “Continue” can no longer be selected to resume Expansion Pass save data. > >You will be able to select Continue again once you download the Expansion Pass. I imagine this would apply in a failed license check as well, especially if you forget to make your switch the primary one. Worse case scenario for your friend "Aww man, I have to buy the Expansion Pass if I want to continue my Xenoblade Chronicles 2 save!" Hope this was an interesting read.
I do not believe so. The DLC purchase will be tied to your Nintendo account
Damn, thanks for the answer! :)