Recovery of a Save File is Heavily Limited.

[Khaelis]

Fine print in the direct states that the recovery feature is limited to Nintendo Switch Online Subscription holders, and is limited to a single one-time use.

It's a bit unfortunate, but at least its being offered to us. They could have just said 'tough luck!'

 

[Scrafty]

oh, that's harsh. i don't know why they have to restrict it like that

 

[Khaelis]

oh, that's harsh. i don't know why they have to restrict it like that

Likely to prevent malicious abuse.

"Hey, uh, yeah.. my switch totally broke and I definitely didn't give all my items and money to a friend to hold onto for me. hahaha.."

 

[Romaki]

That's not really a good compromise for not adding cloud backups...

 

[Xara]

oof that sucks - looks like i’ll just have to be extra careful, then.

 

[Kalhyna]

Are you sure about the one time use ? I have only heard about a limited ability to do so

 

[Khaelis]

Are you sure about the one time use ? I have only heard about a limited ability to do so

GameXplain uploaded a video on the matter:

There is a chance they go back on this, and have more restrictions such as "one restore every X months", etc.

 

[Junalt]

I thought they might do a limit on transfers but I thought it would be something like 5 or at least 3 transfers. 1 is just ridiculous.. I do hope they change their mind later on since it’s still being developed now.

 

[debinoresu]

it makes sense, and i assume the restore can be disputed with nintendo staff if you can prove game corruption. its definitely to avoid item duping, judging from the restrictions. i shouldnt need it more than once in the case of corruption or system loss. i do think they'll eventually come to compromise on it tho

 

[Kalhyna]

Thanks for the info =) It would be great if it was "one restore every X months"

 

[KeatAlex]

I hope this changes in the future
Sure you can be careful and never need to restore anything
But the odds are always changing.
I think three would be reasonable
Even giving time between each backup is better

 

[Khaelis]

I hope this changes in the future
Sure you can be careful and never need to restore anything
But the odds are always changing.
I think three would be reasonable
Even giving time between each backup is better

They can definitely implement a 'cooldown' system. Like once used, you may do so again a set amount of time later. For now, we'll have to make do with what we're offered and wait to see if it changes on a future date.

 

[Kalhyna]

By the way I wonder how they are going to deal with save transfer in case you just want to buy a new Switch

 

[ForbiddenSecrets]

One time use is way too harsh. Once every x months or something is fine but things go wrong. Or what if Nintendo launches an upgraded console?