This page is part of IGNs Animal Crossing New Horizons Wiki guide and details everything you need to know about transferring your island and resident data to a brand new Nintendo Switch. For a complete step-by-step guide for transferring your Island and Resident Data, check out Nintendo's official instructions below. advertisement Looking for something specific? Jump to:
How to Transfer Island Data to a New Nintendo SwitchListed below are the instructions for transferring your island data to a new Nintendo Switch, which were found on Nintendo's official support page. Only Using the Target SystemIf you plan to no longer use your source system, please follow the steps below.
Your Household Will be Using Both Systemsadvertisement If you plan to continue using your source system, please follow the steps below. It's important to note that your island will be completely transferred and you will no longer be able to play on your source system.
How to Transfer A Resident to a New IslandListed below are the instructions for transferring your resident data to a new island, which were found on Nintendo's official support page. Transferring Your Resident
Transferring Another Resident
advertisement For more on the latest update, check out our breakdown of the all-new Winter Update here. Was this guide helpful?In This Wiki GuideCan I transfer my Animal Crossing progress to another switch?Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows you and up to seven other users on your Nintendo Switch console 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 console after updating the game software to the latest version.
How do I transfer my animal crossing island to another account?On the source system, launch Animal Crossing: New Horizons using any other user (such as the island resident representative). Press the − Button at the title screen to open the Settings menu. Select Move to a new island. Select Move another resident.
How do you sync Animal Crossing data to a new switch?Follow these steps:. On the original Switch, click “Source,” then click on “Yes” once your island shows up. ( ... . On the new Switch, select “Target.”. On the original Switch, click “Continue.”. On the new Switch, click “Proceed.”. Will I lose my Animal Crossing island if I get a new switch?If I purchase a second console, can I transfer the save file (island data) to a different console? 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.
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