Can you have the same Animal Crossing island on two switches?

The save data for Animal Crossing: New Horizons saves onto the Switch, so you can use the one game cartridge on multiple Switches to have multiple islands but you can't play on the same island on multiple Switches.
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What happens if I put my Animal Crossing game in another Switch?

Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows you and up to 7 others on your Nintendo Switch system 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 system after updating the game software to the latest version.
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How can two people live on the same island Animal Crossing?

With one Nintendo Switch system and one game, up to four of those Nintendo Account holders can play on the same island at the same time (additional accessories required). With additional systems and games, up to eight players can play on the same island at the same time via local wireless or online play.
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Can two switches use the same account at the same time?

Nintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but you can only have one primary console at a time. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console.
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Can you have different accounts on the same island Animal Crossing?

During a recent interview with IGN, Animal Crossing developer Aya Kyogoku revealed that up to eight players can live together on a single New Horizons island, using the eight playable accounts on a Nintendo Switch system. Furthermore, it was said that you cannot have multiple islands.
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Can you have two profiles on Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows up to eight character accounts on a single Switch. If you buy something from a Polygon link, Vox Media may earn a commission.
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Can you transfer your island to another Switch?

There are two options to transfer your save data for the Animal Crossing™: New Horizons game to another Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, or Nintendo Switch Lite system. You can either transfer your full island save data—including everything on it—or individual player data—that is, just a player resident.
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What happens if you have the same Nintendo Account on two switches?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. However, you can only activate one primary console per Nintendo Account. On a non-primary console, games that you've downloaded with your Nintendo Account will only be playable using your account.
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Do I need separate Nintendo Account for each user?

Create user accounts for each person who will play on Nintendo Switch. Choose an icon and a nickname for all users. As a rule, games store save data by user account. If you share your console with your family, create a user for each person.
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Can you connect 2 Nintendo switches together without WiFi?

The consoles connect directly to each other wirelessly, allowing you to play together in private matches even if there is no internet connection or local WiFi available. You can find this feature by going to the Main Menu > select Play > Play Local > and then choosing to Join Local Lobby or Host Local Lobby.
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Why does Animal Crossing only allow one island?

nintendo likely keeps this implemented in animal crossing bc they know people will want more than one island. therefore if you want it bad enough you'll buy another switch and another game to do so. or borrow a switch and still buy the game to play on that. it's simply about money.
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Do you have to share an island in Animal Crossing?

In the case with Animal Crossing New Horizons, Nintendo decided to limit islands not only to one profile but to one entire Nintendo Switch console. Meaning this island must be shared between users of the Nintendo Switch.
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Can you share a house in Animal Crossing?

To change a roommate pairing, begin by speaking to Niko at the archipelago pier or by accessing the Happy Home Network App. Select the shared home to visit the roommates. Find the villager that you would like to move out and speak to them. You MUST speak to the roommate that you want to move out of the shared home.
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Do I need to buy Animal Crossing twice?

You can play with one digital copy of the game on both systems. Switch 1, the one you play on, needs to NOT be your primary console. Switch 2, the one she plays on, NEEDS to be your primary console. On your primary console, any user can play your purchased games.
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Do I have to buy Animal Crossing again if I get a new Switch?

Can I use one physical copy of Animal Crossing New Horizons on two different switches to have two different islands? Yes. With Switch games the saves are tied to the system, not the game cartridge. I used the same game cartridge as my dad to make my island on my Switch Lite, and it is certainly not the same one as his.
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Can 2 users be linked to the same Nintendo Account?

*Only one Nintendo Account can be linked to each user. *Once linked, you cannot change your user account to link to a different Nintendo Account. Please make sure you don't mistakenly link to the wrong account.
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Can you share switch games with family?

Yes. Anyone that uses your primary Nintendo Switch console will be able to play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account*. Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console.
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Can you play Mario Kart on two switches with one game?

A: If they are playing on separate consoles, yes. But up to four people can play Mario Kart 8 on the SAME console, and you only need one copy of the game for that. Helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Can 2 accounts share Nintendo switch online?

Purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online Family or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's Nintendo Account family group (up to 8 Nintendo Account users).
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Does a Nintendo Account cost money?

Use the "Create a Nintendo Account" button on the Nintendo homepage to create a free account. Users must have an email address and be 13 years or older to create an account.
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Will I lose my island if I get a new Switch?

Note that your island will be completely transferred to the target console, so you will no longer be able to play on the island on your source console. Make sure that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is updated to the latest software version on both consoles.
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How do you get your old island back in Animal Crossing?

As the game begins to open, you will see a black screen with the Nintendo logo in the top-left. Press and hold the – Button when this screen appears. If performed correctly, a message will appear that asks if you want to check for island data to restore. Select Begin.
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How do you restart Animal Crossing without losing items?

Happily, there is a way around this and you just need a trusted friend who also has the game. Visit their island and drop off any items that you want to keep there. Now when you start your new game, just re-add them as a friend and take a trip to their island to get all your stuff back!
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How do you start a new island in Animal Crossing?

After you finish the first day on your island, the only way to start over is to delete your save data. Go to System Settings > Data Management > Delete Save Data.
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