How to Backup Your Animal Crossing Island
To backup your Animal Crossing island, you need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. First, go to the game’s title screen. Then, press the '-' button to access the settings. Tom Nook will show up to guide you through enabling the island backup service. Remember, you gotta have that online subscription, or it's a no-go!
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Backing up your island without Nintendo Switch Online? Impossible. Save yourself the heartache and just subscribe.
Honestly, just get the Nintendo Switch Online subscription. It’s the only way to backup and it’s worth it for the peace of mind knowing your island is safe.
Just turn on the island backup feature in the settings by pressing '-' on the game's title screen. It's super easy, but don't forget you need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to make it work!
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