How do you transfer island between switches?

Do I have to restart my island if I get a new Switch?

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.

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

In the case that your Nintendo Switch with a backed up Animal Crossing: New Horizons island does become lost, stolen, or damaged, you can contact Nintendo Customer Support to arrange a restore of your backed up island on a new or repaired system.

Where is the island transfer tool?

The Island Transfer Tool is an app found on the Nintendo eShop. It is free, so you don't have to worry about spending any money to transfer your Animal Crossing save data. You will have to download the Island Transfer Tool on both your original and new Nintendo Switch consoles.

How do you reset your island in Animal Crossing without losing items?

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!

How to Transfer Your Animal Crossing Island to a New Switch Console Easily & Safely

Can I have the same island on two switches?

You can only create one island per Nintendo Switch system, even if you use multiple games. A different system is required to create a different island.

Can you move to a new island on the same Switch?

You can only transfer the resident representative along with the entire island using the Save Data Transfer Tool. For steps to do so, see How to Transfer an Island to a New Nintendo Switch System. It is not possible to move to an island that is already populated by 8 residents.

Do you lose everything when you start a new island in Animal Crossing?

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Restarts Can Be Tedious For Crafting. Despite the fresh slate for creative freedom, restarts also mean players will lose a number of late-game perks. All items, DIY recipes, and Bells will be reset when starting a new game.

How do I transfer to a new Switch?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Users, and then Transfer Your User Data. Select Next, then Next again, then select Target Console to indicate that the content will be transferred to this system. Select Sign in and choose to sign in using your Nintendo Account e-mail address or sign-in ID.

Can I use one copy of ACNH on two switches?

Thanks for your feedback on this. I spoke with Nintendo Support about this issue and they told me "Animal Crossing: New Horizons does not support the ability to transfer your save file from one Nintendo Switch system to another.

Can you transfer save data from one Switch to another?

Does Animal Crossing has Ending?

If you're planning on playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons for decades longer, just be aware that the game will seemingly stop functioning in 2061.

What is the best island on Animal Crossing?

Which is the Best Island Layout? Okay, so, here comes the kicker, the thing that in your heart of hearts you probably know is coming: in Animal Crossing New Horizons there is no 'best' island layout that you absolutely must choose. In fact, pretty much every island is equal.

What happens if you delete the main player in Animal Crossing?

Deleting your character will erase all traces of them off the island. Villagers won't talk about them, and their house (or tent) will be completely removed. We advise you to drop any items or Bells you might need before deleting the character.

Can I transfer Happy Home Paradise to a new Switch?

Yes, the save data for Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise will be stored together and can be transferred to another Nintendo Switch console regardless of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.

Can two switches use the same dock?

Yes, you can.

Do I have to buy 2 copies of Animal Crossing?

One Nintendo Switch and one copy of the game is required for each unique island." This is how previous Animal Crossing games worked on Nintendo's past hardware, but there was some hope among fans that things would be different on Nintendo Switch, which supports multiple users.

Can 2 switches share the same game?

If you have multiple Nintendo Switch consoles in your home, you might be wondering if it's possible to share one game between the two systems. Physical games can be passed back and forth, but digital games technically stay connected to the Nintendo account and Switch console they were purchased on.

Can you move islands in Animal Crossing?

Press the − Button on the title screen to open the Settings menu. Select Move to a new island. Select Move me off the island. It is not possible to move the island's Resident Representative.

What does resetting your island do?

If you've been playing a while and have already saved at least one game, you can clear your saved game data to start the game again from the beginning. Resetting your island will erase all New Horizons data on your Switch.

Can I save my island and start over?

If you wish to replace this island with your island backup, you must first delete the save data for Animal Crossing: New Horizons from your system, then reopen the game and try again. Your new island will not be able to be recovered after you delete the save data.

Can you save your island and make a new one?

After updating your Animal Crossing: New Horizons software to the latest version, you will be able to transfer your island save data or individual resident to a new Nintendo Switch console. See How to Transfer Animal Crossing: New Horizons Save Data for full details on the different options to transfer save data.