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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is the next main stream entry into the iconic Pokemon series, and with the game now fully released, players are amped to dive in.

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With this game featuring an entire new cast of Pokemon, players will want to catch them all. But you may want to fresh restart your game if you're looking to start over.

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Here's how to restart your save within Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

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If you don't already know, every Pokemon game has always allowed players one save within their accounts, meaning you can only play on one file per Switch.

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This is once again the same within Scarlet and Violet, and once you begin your adventure within the Paldera Region, you're stuck within that file.

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In order to restart your game you're going to want to follow the steps outlined below.

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Players also have the option of choosing a different Nintendo Switch account when loading up the game as well!

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How To Restart Your Game

Here's where!

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is the next main stream entry into the iconic Pokemon series, and with the game now fully released, players are amped to dive in.

With this game featuring an entire new cast of Pokemon, players will want to catch them all. But you may want to fresh restart your game if you're looking to start over.

Here's how to restart your save within Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How To Restart Your Game

If you don't already know, every Pokemon game has always allowed players one save within their accounts, meaning you can only play on one file per Switch.

This is once again the same within Scarlet and Violet, and once you begin your adventure within the Paldera Region, you're stuck within that file.

In order to restart your game you're going to want to follow the steps outlined below.

  • Close Scarlet and Violet
  • Head over to your Switch's System Settings
  • Data Managment
  • Delete Save Data for Pokemon
  • Restart the title, and load it back up

Players also have the option of choosing a different Nintendo Switch account when loading up the game as well!