Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition: Transfer Save Data Guide
By Nintendo - Official Site (Canada) | Published: 2026-10-15
Category: How-to Guides
Moving your Resident Evil 2 progress to a new Switch or Switch 2? Here's the ordered process for cloud saves, local transfers, and keeping your Deluxe Edition file intact.
Quick answer
The cleanest way to move Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition progress is to confirm your cloud save is current, then download it on the new console before you launch the game. If you skip the cloud and transfer locally, you must move the save data before playing, or the new console will create a fresh file that can overwrite your progress.
Before you touch either console
Do the prep on the old console first. Open System Settings, go to Data Management, and check that Save Data Cloud is turned on for your Nintendo Account. Then open Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition and save once at a typewriter or safe room so the cloud has a recent timestamp. If you are moving to a Nintendo Switch 2, keep the old console powered on and connected to the internet until the transfer finishes. A common mistake here is starting the transfer with the game suspended; close the software fully so the save file is flushed to storage.
Choose cloud download or local transfer
Cloud download is simpler when both consoles are online and you have an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. Local transfer is the better choice when your connection is unreliable or you have a large save file. You cannot do both at once for the same save slot, so decide before you start. A checkpoint: if the cloud shows a save timestamp older than your last session, do not download it yet. Return to the old console, save again, and let the upload complete.
Keep your Deluxe Edition extras attached
Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition includes bonus content tied to the same account and save profile. When you move the save, the extras travel with the account, not the console, so you do not need to rebuy them. The mistake to avoid is playing on the new console before the save arrives. If you launch the game first, it can create a new local file, and you may end up with two versions of your progress. Check the in-game load screen for your chapter and play time before you continue.
Step-by-step save transfer
- Confirm cloud save is current: On the old console, open System Settings, then Data Management, then Save Data Cloud. Select Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition and check the timestamp. If it is older than your last play session, launch the game and save once, then return and confirm the upload finished. Checkpoint: the cloud timestamp should match your most recent save, not an earlier one.
- Download the save on the new console: On the new console, sign in with the same Nintendo Account. Go to System Settings, Data Management, Save Data Cloud, and download the Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition save. Do not launch the game until the download completes. Common mistake: opening the game first creates a fresh file and can overwrite the cloud copy you meant to use.
- Verify the save in-game: Launch Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition and choose Continue, not New Game. Check your chapter, play time, and item box. If the load screen shows a new file, back out and re-download the cloud save before playing further. Checkpoint: your chapter and play time should match where you left off on the old console.
- Use local transfer only if cloud is unavailable: If you cannot use cloud saves, use the local transfer option on the new console and select the Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition save data. Keep both consoles close and powered on until the process finishes. Common mistake: interrupting a local transfer can leave the save incomplete, so do not close the screen early.
- Keep the old save as a backup: After you confirm the new console loads your progress, leave the old console save in place for a few days. Do not delete it until you have played through at least one full session on the new console. Next step: once you are confident, you can remove the old save, but keeping it costs nothing.
Product facts
- Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition: Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition is available for Nintendo Switch 2 at Nintendo Store, with game details, editions, and availability listed on the product page. If you are moving to a Switch 2, this is the version that matches your new console, so your save transfer target is clear.
