Pokémon Sword and Shield don’t have a new game plus mode. If you want to start from scratch, here’s how it is possible to do it.
In this guide we will tell you how to reset the game and start a new game in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Resetting the game have many benefits like you will be able to play with the three starter Pokemon and try your luck with trading them. Here’s how you can restart a new game in Sword and Shield.
Read More: Sword and Shield Evolution Stones and Where To Find Them
You can restart the game in Sword and Shield at any point but keep one thing in mind that if you will restart the game, all the Pokemon you captured and entered in your Pokedex will be gone and you will not be able to get them back again in the new game, except catching them and doing all the things again.
All the things that you have obtained like the Mystery Gifts Pokemon you got from any event will all be deleted from your save files. If you don’t mind losing these things then read below to know how to start a new game in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Read More: Sword and Shield Server Status: How To Check If Servers Are Down
How To Start A New Game In Pokémon Sword And Shield
By following the steps below you will reset the game and will be able to start a new game
- Go to the home screen of your Nintendo Switch and then select System Settings
- Find the Data Management option from the system settings on your screen
- In Data Management, select the “Delete Save” option
- Select Sword and Shield in order to delete your current profile
- Now you can start a new game and enjoy it from scratch
We don’t normally advise doing it unless you have messed up and want to start from fresh experience. You can also try to make a backup to Cloud or locally before deleting your save game.
