If you've spent countless hours perfecting your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons but now fancy a fresh start, you can delete your save data and begin anew. However, be warned: this will erase everything, including all items and DIY recipes, so ensure you are certain before proceeding.
There is no in-game restart option, likely to prevent accidental deletion. Instead, you must manually delete the saved game data from your Nintendo Switch system settings. This will make the console treat the game as if it has never been played.
To preserve some items, visit a trusted friend's island and drop off any belongings you wish to keep. After restarting, re-add them as a friend and retrieve your items. For DIY recipes, avoid learning them; instead, leave them with your friend and collect them later.
Remember, this deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Only proceed if you are ready to lose everything and start from scratch.
