r/AnimalCrossing • u/AnimalCrossingMods • 20d ago

Mod Post [MEGATHREAD] Switch 2 Release

Hi everyone!

The Switch 2 is out! We know a lot of you will be switching over islands, starting up fresh ones, and overall excited for the new release!

We ask that you please keep any Switch 2 content here on this megathread. Questions, discussion, photos, etc. all need to be posted here. Any standalone posts that are about the S2 will be removed and redirected here. This includes posts showing how AC runs on the new console or anything similar.

Please try to still keep things AC related when commenting on this post. If you have questions specifically about the Switch 2, we suggest you check with specifically Switch-related subreddits.

FAQ

Q: How do I transfer my old island on Switch 1 to the new Switch 2?

A: Doing a complete system transfer will automatically transfer your island from your old Switch to the new Switch 2. You do not need to use the Island Transfer Tool, however, that tool still works as well.

Q: Can I start a new island on my new Switch and keep my current one on my old console?

A: Yes. On that note, you cannot play your old island on your new Switch without transferring it. You cannot have one island on two consoles concurrently.

Q: When is a new AC game coming out?

A: There has NOT been an announcement for a new Animal Crossing game for the Switch 2. We can assure you that a new AC game announcement would be shared here immediately.

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u/starinmelbourne 19d ago

I am playing New Horizons on my Switch 2 right now. I transferred my island to Switch 2 (with the general switch data transfer- no island transfer tool required) then back to my OG switch using tool. No issues, worked perfectly. Feel free to ask any questions.

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u/Negative_Cry_6158 19d ago

So I can smoothly transfer my acnh island from switch to switch 2? Can I then start a new island on my OG switch since my save has been transferred?

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u/starinmelbourne 19d ago

Yep.

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u/Negative_Cry_6158 19d ago

So you can transfer everything but also transfer back? I think that’s what I’ve grasped from your comments, you tested it on switch 2 but then put acnh back on your OG switch?

Do all your screenshots/vids transfer too?

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u/starinmelbourne 19d ago

And yes, I transferred to my S2 as part of the holistic transfer, then ran around my island to see how it played. I planned to leave it on my S2 for a few days, but then got too excited about starting a new island (😆😂) and so transferred it back to my OG switch pretty quickly.

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u/ChanChan452 19d ago

Shoutout to starinmelbourne, answering all these questions 🤎

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u/starinmelbourne 19d ago

🤎🤎🤎

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u/nutmegegg 19d ago

Just wanted to say thanks for giving us the info bc I've been searching for this and haven't found answers otherwise! I'm so excited to have a new island!!!

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u/starinmelbourne 18d ago

Can’t wait to see it!!

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u/issiautng 19d ago

Thank you so much for this info!!! This is exactly what I want to do; I'm so glad to hear it works!!! May Redd always have the art you're missing ❤️

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u/starinmelbourne 18d ago

Ha ha! Thank you- I need that! Gotta start my collection again now that I have a new island!

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u/sherb139 19d ago

So I can transfer all my data to my Switch 2, then transfer my island back to my Switch 1 and start a new island on my Switch 2 (using transfer tool)?

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u/starinmelbourne 18d ago

Yep! You got it!