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Save data that is shared by all users on the system, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons save data, will not be transferred with this process. It is possible to transfer save data between users that are linked to the same Nintendo Account using the Transfer Your Save Data feature. Save data cannot be merged with other users.
TRANSFER SAVE DATA FROM ONE SWITCH TO ANOTHER SOFTWARE
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That same Nintendo Account cannot be linked to a user account on the target system prior to the transfer. A Nintendo Account must be linked to the user account you wish to transfer from the source system.Both systems must be updated to system menu version 4.0.0 or higher, connected to the Internet, and within proximity of each other for local communication.Both a source system and a target system are required to transfer user information and save data.