WithAnimal Crossing: New Horizons' release date now less than two months away, many new details about this highly-anticipated title are beginning to come to light. For example, thefile size ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswas discovered by fans just yesterday, and players have also unearthed a detail about the game’s save system that some may find slightly alarming.
Specifically, there is now indication thatAnimal Crossing: New Horizons’save data will not be transferable across consoles. This information comes from a German download card for the game, which specifically states that “the transfer of user- and save data between consoles is not supported by this software,” and while the detail has not been officially announced by Nintendo, it is worth considering.
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Certainly, havingAnimal Crossing: New Horizonssaves locked on specific consoles could prove problematic in several instances. One such instance would be if a player wished to buy a new Switch, such as theAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsSwitch bundle, after spending some time with the title, as they would not be able to bring their island with them. Along the same vein, players would not be able to transfer theirNew Horizonssaves to an upgraded Switch model if Nintendo ever decided to release one.
It is also worth thinking about a scenario in which a player’s Switch simply breaks. Indeed, it has already been confirmed thatAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswill not support cloud saves, and if save files are non-transferable a broken console would mean the total loss of all of a player’s progress. Considering the vast amounts of time that can be spent withAnimal Crossingtitles, this is something that some players will undoubtedly find troubling.
With respect to when Nintendo might officially confirm the state ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonssaves, a current rumor claims that aFebruary 2020 Nintendo Directwill give fans an extremely thorough look at this forthcoming title. It is said that this Nintendo Direct will occur on February 20, and indeed it would be a great opportunity for the developer to clarify many details aboutAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, including those surrounding its save system.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonsreleases on July 31, 2025, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
