How do I recover my Animal Crossing data?

Select the island you wish to restore on your Nintendo Switch system, then select Recover Data. Select Yes, please to confirm you are ready to restore the selected island backup. If you started a new island on your Nintendo Switch, it will be lost and replaced with your island backup.

Can I get my old Animal Crossing data back?

Important: Island data can only be restored if your Nintendo Switch system has been lost or was broken and you had enabled island backup in Animal Crossing: New Horizons on that system. It is not possible to remotely enable island backup without access to the system.

Where is Animal Crossing save data stored?

The island save data is saved on the Nintendo Switch console, so there will only be one island (save file), even if different copies of the software are used on the same console.

Why is my Animal Crossing data gone?

If island data cannot be found, it may be because your Nintendo Switch console is not currently connected to the internet or you are not using the same Nintendo Account that was used to enable island backup.

How do I recover deleted data from Nintendo Switch?

Save data is not automatically deleted. It is only deleted when one of the following actions is performed by the user. * When data is transferred, it is deleted from the original location but can still be found as save data on the destination console. * There is no way to restore deleted data.

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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new switch?

Your save data will be deleted on the source console. *Save data is stored on the console you're currently using. In order to play games with your latest save data on multiple systems, you'll need to transfer the save data each time you use a different console.

How do I redownload game data on a switch?

To redownload the game, launch the Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, select your user icon in the top-right corner to access the shop settings, and highlight Redownload. Select the game in the list of previously purchased titles, then select the orange icon to redownload.

How do you restart Animal Crossing without losing everything?

Visit their island and drop off any items that you want to keep there. Now when you start your new game, just re-add them as a friend and take a trip to their island to get all your stuff back!

Does uninstalling Animal Crossing delete save data?

Additionally, unless you've linked the game to a Nintendo Account, all your data (including any Leaf Tickets you may have purchased or obtained) will be lost, and you will have to start again from scratch after reinstalling the game.

Is Animal Crossing cloud save?

As of the 1.4. 0 Update you can now back up your island via Cloud Saves. Here's how to make sure you never lose your Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island. Island Backups require a subscription to Nintendo Online.

Does archiving Animal Crossing delete your island?

What happens to my game progress if I archive or delete my downloaded software? The game save data is unaffected in either option, so you can resume your game progress once the software is redownloaded.

Is Animal Crossing data saved on the cartridge?

The Nintendo Switch saves all game save data to the system's internal storage, and never to the physical game cartridge or connected SD Card. This means you cannot use any SD Cards or different forms of game copies to bypass this restriction.

How do I transfer my Animal Crossing data to a new console?

Update your game

To check, please select the game's icon on the HOME Menu, press the + Button, and select Software Update (internet connection required). This option lets you transfer all of your Animal Crossing: New Horizons data to a new Nintendo Switch system (and don't plan on using your previous system anymore).

Does Animal Crossing save to your Nintendo Account?

Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows you and up to 7 others on your Nintendo Switch system to live on one shared island. The save data for the island or for the individual residents of the island can be transferred to a new Nintendo Switch system after updating the game software to the latest version.

What do you lose when you restart your island in Animal Crossing?

To completely restart your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island, you'll need to follow the steps below. However, please be aware that this will completely delete everything on your Switch related to the game. It'll be like you're putting the game in for the first time on a brand new Switch. What is this?

Do you lose everything when you restart your island ACNH?

Restarting Your ACNH Island Is Worth The Risk

While players will lose everything they have done, as Nintendo does not allow multiple save files, they will get to start fresh and experience the game with a new perspective.

How do I recover my Nintendo Account?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click Reactivate to restore your account. To restore a child's account, click Family group, then click Reactivate on the child's account you wish to restore.

Does Redownloading Switch game delete data?

Deleting software data will not impact your save data. Once deleted, software can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased. If a microSD card is inserted, the save location will default to the microSD card when downloading or redownloading software.

Can you recover save data from a broken Switch?

In the event of loss or damage, contact Nintendo Consumer Support, and a representative can help you restore the island and user save data on your new or repaired Nintendo Switch system (standard charges apply for non-warranty repairs).

Can I redownload my games if I lose my Switch?

You can only redownload games using the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase the game.

How do you transfer Animal Crossing data without a Switch?

How do you recover an island on a new Switch in Animal Crossing?

As the game begins to open, you will see a black screen with the Nintendo logo in the top-left. When this screen completely fades to black, press and hold the − (Minus) Button. If performed correctly, a message will appear that asks if you want to begin the island restore process. Select Begin.

How do I transfer data from a Switch without an old Switch?

Download save data from the cloud

Once again, go to System Settings, Data Management and Save Data Cloud. Navigate to Save Data Not on This Console, and you should see all of your cloud saves from the first Switch. Simply click on the save data you want to transfer, then select Download Save Data.

How do I find lost Switch games?