Will I Lose Everything if I Move to a New Island Animal Crossing?
If you’re thinking of leaving your current island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for a new one, you’re likely wondering what will happen to your hard-earned progress. Will you lose all your stuff, including your beloved home, garden, and furniture? The good news is that you won’t lose everything, but some important details to know beforehand.
What Happens to Your Island Progress?
According to Nintendo, when you move to a new island, your island progress, including the design of your island, the condition of your home, and the growth of your trees, will remain on the original Nintendo Switch system. This means that the island you’re leaving behind will not be affected by your decision to move to a new one.
What About My Inventory and Furniture?
Unfortunately, when you transfer your island to a new system, your in-game inventory and furniture will not transfer over. This includes items purchased or crafted, as well as any custom designs you may have created. However, if you’ve linked your game to a Nintendo Account, you can access your purchased Leaf Tickets and use them on your new island.
How to Transfer Your Island Progress to a New System
To move your island progress to a new system, simply follow these steps:
- Back up your island data on the original Nintendo Switch system.
- Set up a new Nintendo Switch system.
- Delete the existing Animal Crossing: New Horizons data on the new system.
- Re-add the backed-up island data to the new system.
What Happens to My Custom Designs?
If you become the Resident Representative on the new system, your custom designs will transfer over, and you can use them on your new island. However, if you’re just transferring a resident to the new system, your custom designs may not transfer over.
What Happens to My Island’s Popularity?
When you move to a new island, your island’s popularity and the number of visitors you received on your old island will not transfer over. This means that you’ll start with a fresh slate on your new island, with no existing visitors or popularity ratings.
What About My Nintendo Switch Online Cloud Saves?
Animal Crossing: New Horizons does not use Nintendo Switch Online cloud saves, which means that your game data is not saved online. This means that even if you lose your physical console or experience technical issues, your game data is not stored online and can be lost if you don’t back up your progress regularly.
Conclusion
In conclusion, moving to a new island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons will not result in losing everything, but some important details to consider. While your island progress will remain on the original system, your inventory and furniture will not transfer over. By following the steps outlined above and linking your game to a Nintendo Account, you can transfer your island progress to a new system and start fresh on your new island. Remember to back up your progress regularly to ensure your data is safe.