Got a new Switch? Learn how to transfer your island and resident data to a brand new Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2.

Click ‘Proceed’ on the original console and look out for the target console appearing on screen. Once it does, press ‘Transfer’ to start the process.

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