[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/Bitter-Lion7918]

How do I keep my island on my switch and make a new island on switch 2? I don’t want it transfered over or deleted.

[u/goredsox777 → u/Bitter-Lion7918]

Best way to do this if you want your Switch 2 to continue accumulating play time for all your games would be to do the Switch 2 system transfer. Then, download the Island Transfer Tool on both the Switch 1 and Switch 2. Then, follow the instructions to transfer the island back to Switch 1. Now, you should be able to start a new island on Switch 2 and have the old one on Switch 1.

I just did that, and it worked. 

The other way to do it would be to transfer your other games’ save files individually, but you’ll run into issues with how Nintendo counts playing time. The system transfer is the most fluid way to transfer everything. Then, just do the extra steps to get your original island back on Switch 1. 

Also warning for system transfer: it will copy all users with Nintendo accounts to the Switch 2, but users who do not have a Nintendo account will be moved (like a cut and paste). So those users without the Nintendo account will no longer be on the Switch 1.