Playing digital Switch games offline is easy with a few steps. First, download the game while connected to Wi-Fi—once downloaded, it’s stored on your console or microSD card. Go to 'System Settings' > 'Internet' and toggle off Wi-Fi, or disconnect from your network. Most digital games work offline immediately, but some require a one-time online check when first launched. Subscription games (like Switch Online retro games) need to be downloaded first and may require an online check every 7 days. Cloud saves won’t sync offline, so back up save data to the cloud before going offline. In-game purchases and updates are unavailable offline, so download updates beforehand. If you’re traveling, ensure games are fully downloaded and updated to avoid missing out.