Minecraft Error Code Drowned on Switch: 3 Ways to Fix it

Adjusting your account settings can fix this

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minecraft error code drowned switch

Minecraft error code Drowned can appear on Switch, and if this happens, you won’t be able to log in and play the game. This can be frustrating, but there are a few solutions available that can help you.

What does the Minecraft error code Drowned mean?

This error indicates that there was a sign-in issue with your Microsoft account.

How do I fix the Minecraft error code Drowned on Switch?

1. Disable passwordless login

  1. Log in to the affected Microsoft account on your PC.
  2. Go to Security and click on Manage how I sign in.
     manage how I sign in
  3. Set Passwordless account to Off.
    passwordless account off
  4. Set up a password for your account.
  5. Save changes.

After you’re done, check if the Minecraft error code Drowned on Switch is gone.

2. Clear account sign in data

  1. Start the game.
  2. Navigate to game settings.
  3. Select your profile.
  4. Choose Clear Account Sign in Data.
    clear account sign in data
  5. Confirm that you want to clear it.
  6. Restart the game and try to sign in again.

3. Sign out of the Microsoft Account

  1. Disable the Internet on your device.
  2. Start the game.
  3. Once the game starts, choose the Sign out of Microsoft account option.
  4. Close the game.
  5. Enable the Internet connection, start the game, and check if the problem is gone.

Fixing the Minecraft error code Drowned on Switch is easy, and in most cases, you just need to enable password login. These steps might also work for other platforms, so be sure to try them.

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