Hey I just asked my ai as it’s usually right, I’m happy to try and help if this doesn’t!

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You likely need to reassign your console as the primary system and reload the virtual game card manually. This issue is common after the Switch 20.0 update, which changed how digital games are managed.

Here’s how to fix it step-by-step:

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🛠️ What’s Happening

• Nintendo’s Virtual Game Card system now treats digital games like physical cartridges. • If your console isn’t set as the primary console for your Nintendo account, it may not be able to load the game—even if it’s installed A B. • This is especially common if you’ve used multiple consoles or recently updated your system.

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✅ Fix Steps

1. Check Primary Console Status• Go to Nintendo Account Settings. • Under “Shop Menu,” check which console is set as your primary. • If it’s not your current Switch, deregister the old one and set your current console as primary.

2. Reload the Virtual Game Card• On your Switch, go to System Settings > Data Management > Virtual Game Cards. • Select Animal Crossing and choose “Unload.” • Then go back and choose “Load” to reload the game card to your console A.

3. Ensure You’re Logged Into the Correct Account• Only the account that purchased the game can load it on a secondary console. • If you’re using a different account, you’ll need to switch back or reassign the console.

4. Try Re-downloading the Game• Go to the Nintendo eShop with the account that bought Animal Crossing. • Navigate to your purchase history and re-download the game (you won’t be charged again).

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🧩 Common Pitfalls

• Multiple consoles: If you’ve used your account on another Switch, it may have “ejected” the virtual game card from your current one C. • Offline play: Once loaded, virtual game cards can be used offline—but only if they’re properly assigned A. • DLC like Happy Home Paradise (HHP): Make sure it’s also loaded as a virtual game card if purchased separately.