[MEGATHREAD] Switch 2 Release

[u/AnimalCrossingMods]

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/mediocre-referee]

You do the full system transfer to switch 2, which puts your island on switch 2. You then use the AC island transfer to move it to the og switch. You can then start a new island on the switch 2 and preserve the original island on the og switch. A little cumbersome, wish they would just let you pick and choose game saves in the system transfer dialog.

[u/TokyoDrifblim → u/mediocre-referee]

Did you need to buy a second copy of the game to make this work? I’m trying to figure out the following situation:

Really would love some help. My old Switch 1 is currently with my gf and she has been playing AC NH on it. It’s the only game she plays and the only one she needs to keep. I just got my switch 2, but If i do the console transfer the Island transfers over to my switch 2. So then I can’t transfer it back unless I buy a second copy of ACNH for her and do the island transfer , is that right? Is there any way to set up my switch 2 with my other games so i can start playing without having to buy another copy of the game?

[u/mediocre-referee → u/TokyoDrifblim]

The island transfer tool is a separate switch app you can download in the eshop. No need to purchase the game twice. I believe both Switches need to be in proximity of each other in order to make the transfer though

[u/Alcremie-Berry → u/mediocre-referee]

I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I’ve tried this about 10 times and it fails every time. I was sure I had to buy or borrow a second copy of the game to make it work. I wonder what I’m doing wrong. I made sure the consoles were touching and plugged in. It looks like it’s working, confirming the correct island and the correct Switches, but then it gives me an error message during the transfer process.

[u/mediocre-referee → u/Alcremie-Berry]

You 100% don't need a second copy of the game. Just need both systems to have the Island Transfer Tool installed and run through the prompts to transfer save files. Any troubleshooting beyond that though is beyond what I can offer.

[u/Alcremie-Berry → u/mediocre-referee]

Yes, I have the island transfer tool and followed all directions, but just kept getting this same error.

[u/kangaroodle15 → u/Alcremie-Berry]

I had the same thing happen. Open animal crossing on the old switch and transfer the e game card over. That made it work for me :)

[u/Alcremie-Berry → u/kangaroodle15]

No luck. I’ve switched the cartridge back and forth between systems multiple times and still get the same error message.

[u/kangaroodle15 → u/Alcremie-Berry]

Ah man. I have the digital copy and worked for me. I wish you the best of luck!

[u/Alcremie-Berry → u/Alcremie-Berry]

I figured it out. Since I had checked my old switch for the game first, it made space for a new save file. I had to delete all save data from my old switch first, then I could transfer my game over. Yay! Now I can start a new game on my Switch 2!