How do I delete my Animal Crossing: New Horizons island?
To delete your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island, you need to boot up the game and press the '-' button on the Nintendo Switch during the game's title screen. This will bring up Tom Nook's settings. From there, select 'Save Data Settings', and then 'Delete Island'. Remember, this is a one-way trip for your island's inhabitants, so make sure you've packed up all your memories before you say goodbye!
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Hot take: Why delete your island at all? Just start a new character for a fresh perspective without losing all your progress. Sometimes a little change is all you need!
Just a heads up, deleting your Animal Crossing island is permanent. So, if you have even a speck of doubt about it, maybe reconsider. Spent too much time terraforming and befriending your villagers? Might wanna hold off on pressing that delete button.
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