Update: This is proven by Japanese Animal Crossing Site:
Saved data for this software does not support "moving user" or "moving stored data". Please note that when you purchase a "second unit", you cannot transfer the original island data to another unit.
Original story (Wed 5th Feb, 2020 02:30 GMT):
According to the post on Nintendo Switch subreddit, is the back of a German box for a new entry may it revealed that it would be impossible to transfer data between two different instances of a switch switch. Here's a look (thanks, Rocco_Morrashow
Obviously, if you've played Animal Crossing game in the past, you'll know that it requires a lot of your time. So if this is technically true – it means you can't move your backup file to new programs.
Fingerprints in this case aren't always the same, and nothing else protects your backup file. Nintendo has already assured you that the upcoming next-generation rollout will not be compatible with cloud backups either, to avoid wasting time.
How would you feel about not being able to transfer your storage / user data to another program in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Share your thoughts below.
