Here is everything you need to know about managing your Save Data Cloud and what those status icons actually mean. What is the Save Data Cloud?

This happens if you played the game on a different console recently. You’ll need to manually download the cloud data to your current Switch to stay synced.

knowing your saves aren’t just stored on the local hardware. Decoding the Status Screen

While the Switch usually handles this in Sleep Mode, you can force a sync if you're worried about a specific save: Highlight the game on your . Press the (+) Button on your controller. Select Save Data Cloud . Choose your user profile. Select Back Up Save Data . The "Catch": Games That Don't Support Backups

Pokémon Scarlet/Violet, Sword/Shield, and Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

The Save Data Cloud is a feature exclusive to members. It automatically uploads your game progress to Nintendo’s servers. This allows you to: Recover data if you get a new console.

Your local save matches the version in the cloud. You are safe.