How to Access Violet DLC
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To access the Violet DLC, you can open the Nintendo eShop from the Nintendo Switch main menu, search for the Pokémon Violet game, and select the Downloadable Content option, or you can open your copy of Pokémon Violet, go to the menu, and connect to the internet by pressing L to find the Downloadable Content button. The Teal Mask DLC is available immediately after purchasing, but you must have progressed far enough in the game to access it, and ensure your console is updated to the latest system menu version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Accessing the DLC
- How do I start the Teal Mask DLC?: You don’t need to do much to unlock The Teal Mask DLC in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, if you’ve already beaten the main game, or have already unlocked the Treasure Hunt, the next time you load your game, you’ll get a call from your homeroom teacher Jacq, who will tell you that you’ve been selected to go on a school trip.
- Why can’t I start the Teal Mask DLC?: The Teal Mask DLC cannot be started immediately unless players have completed the base game’s required task, before doing anything else, the DLC will need to be downloaded and updated.
- How do I use Pokémon DLC?: To use Pokémon DLC, select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu of your Nintendo Switch console, select the account you want to redeem the content on, and select Enter Code on the left side of the screen.
Downloading the DLC
- How do I download Pokémon DLC?: To download Pokémon DLC, select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu of your Nintendo Switch console, select the account you want to redeem the content on, select Enter Code on the left side of the screen, enter the 16-character download code and select OK.
- How do I redownload DLC on Nintendo Switch?: To redownload DLC on Nintendo Switch, access the Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the content, search for the game title that the content is associated with, select the game and scroll down to view all available Downloadable Content.
DLC Content and Availability
- Is the Teal Mask DLC out?: Yes, The Teal Mask – the first DLC part of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet – was released on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
- When can I play the DLC for Pokémon Violet?: You can play The Teal Mask DLC after it has been released and you have downloaded and updated the DLC.
- Is Pokémon Violet DLC worth it?: Given the amount of content in the DLC, it is decent, but certainly not a bargain, the story is short, and the performance is still lacking, but if you love collecting Pokémon and a cute story, then the cost is justifiable.
Technical Issues and Troubleshooting
- Why is my Pokémon Violet DLC not activating?: Ensure the console has been updated to the latest system menu version, make sure you have progressed far enough in the game to access the DLC, and check if the DLC has been downloaded and updated correctly.
- Why can’t I play DLC on Switch?: This means that the DLC has not been purchased on the system, or that this is not the primary console for the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the content.
- How do I know if my DLC is activated?: Go to [Library] in Steam, locate the correct title in your list of games, then right-click it and select [Properties], on the DLC tab of the Properties menu, any DLC you own will be listed.
Game Progression and Requirements
- What color is Jinbei in Teal Mask?: In addition to the initial green version, finishing The Teal Mask storyline and revisiting Carmine and Kieran’s grandmother unlocks the white/gray and deep blue colored Jinbei.
- How long is Teal Mask DLC?: When focusing on the main objectives, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet – The Teal Mask is about 6½ Hours in length, if you’re a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 14½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.
- How do I switch between Kitakami and Paldea?: To return to Paldea, players will simply need to pull up the map screen by pressing the Y button and then use the L and R buttons to cycle between the maps of Paldea and Kitakami.
Additional Information
- How do you get a Teal card in Pokémon Violet?: Go to Kieran’s house after visiting The Dreaded Den, and players will unlock the Festival Jinbei (Green) and receive the Teal Style Card from Kieran and Carmine’s grandmother, with the Teal Style Card, new accessories will become available at the clothing stores all around Paldea.