How to Download the Isle of Armor DLC Update | Pokemon Sword and Shield

This is a guide on How to Download the New Update (Isle of Armor DLC expansion) for Pokemon Sword and Shield. Learn how to download the update with just the press of a few buttons.

How to Download the Isle of Armor DLC Update

Go to HOME Menu

To download the new update - The Isle of Armor DLC expansion, press the HOME button and select Pokemon Sword or Shield from the menu. Then, press the + button on your Nintendo Switch, which is on the upper left side of the right controller.

Software Update

After pressing the + button, a new page will appear. Then, you will see the software information of Pokemon Sword or Shield. To start the update, tap the Software Update tab from the selection listed. It will ask you for an internet connection, connect your Nintendo Switch to the internet to start the update.

You can view the download status via HOME Menu. Take note that the download will pause if you are playing a game that uses communication features, or if other game starts downloading.

Download Time

Downloading the update may take some time, but it also depends on how good your internet connection is. Once your download is complete, you can then start playing the first new location added to the Galar region - The Isle of Armor!

Related Links

The Isle of Armor

All About The Isle of Armor DLC
Story Walkthrough	Isle of Armor Pokedex
Isle of Armor Maps	How to Get Kubfu
Cram-o-Matic	Max Soup
Towers of Two Fists	Post-Game Content
All Diglett Locations	All Dojo Upgrades
Finding Max Mushrooms	Best Style for Urshifu
Digging Pa	Digging Ma

New Features

• Restricted Sparring
• New Rotom Bike Upgrades

Tips & Tricks

• How to Get to the Isle of Armor
• Which Style of Urshifu Should You Choose?
• Should you Choose Bulbasaur or Squirtle?
• How to Get the Best Kubfu
• Get New Pokemon without Expansion Pass
• How to Get Armorite Ore Fast
• How to Find Apricorns
• How to Complete the Isle of Armor Pokedex
• Isle of Armor Useful Characters and Their Locations
• How to Beat Klara
• How to Beat Avery
• How to Beat Mustard
• Where to Find All Gym Leaders

Game Information

• How to Buy and Download
• Release Time
• How to Download the Isle of Armor Update
• Price & Cost
• All Preorder and Early Purchase Bonuses
• Is the Expansion Pass DLC Worth It?