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How to Get a Villager to Move Out of Your Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island

Are you ready for a fresh start on your island? Perhaps a villager has overstayed their welcome, or you're simply looking to make room for a new face. This guide will walk you through the process of encouraging a villager to move out of your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island. Getting rid of an unwanted villager isn't always straightforward, but with a little patience and the right strategy, you can successfully say goodbye and welcome a new resident.

Understanding Villager Departure

Villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons don't simply leave at your whim. They need to be prompted, and even then, they might not agree to leave immediately. The process involves lowering their happiness and making them feel less welcome.

Methods to Encourage a Villager to Move Out

There are several ways to increase the chances of a villager wanting to leave. Combine these methods for a higher success rate.

1. Ignoring Your Villager: The Passive Approach

This method is the most passive, and it might take a while. Simply avoid interacting with the villager you wish to leave. Don't talk to them, don't give them gifts, and don't participate in any events or activities with them. The less interaction, the higher the chance they'll express a desire to move. This technique hinges on lowering their happiness level.

2. Hitting Them With Negative Interactions: The Active Approach

While seemingly harsh, repeatedly declining their requests or ignoring their attempts at conversation can, over time, signal they might be happier elsewhere. This is a quicker, but potentially less humane method.

3. The Am I Booed? Technique

This involves continuously interacting negatively. This technique is less effective than other methods but worth trying. It involves choosing to decline speaking to the villager and refusing any requests they might have, making them unhappy about being on your island.

4. Talking to Them Every Day: The Unexpected Approach

This might seem counterintuitive, but consistently talking to them and declining their requests might actually accelerate the process. The key here is consistent negativity within those conversations. This is more of a "wearing-them-down" approach.

5. Ignoring Their Letters: The Silent Treatment

Similar to avoiding conversations, ignoring their letters in your mailbox can contribute to their unhappiness and increase the likelihood of them wanting to move.

Recognizing the Signs a Villager Wants to Move

Once you've employed one or more of these methods, keep an eye out for these signs:

• Speech Bubbles: They might start mentioning feeling down or thinking about new opportunities.
• Moving Boxes: The ultimate sign! If you see moving boxes outside their home, that's your cue to speak to them.
• Conversations: They might initiate conversations about leaving and ask if you're okay with them moving.

The Final Conversation: Saying Goodbye (or Not)

When a villager expresses a desire to leave, you'll be given the opportunity to convince them to stay or let them go. Choosing to let them move will allow a new villager to arrive on your island shortly after.

Important Considerations:

• Patience is Key: This process isn't instantaneous. It might take several days, or even weeks.
• Backups: Consider regularly backing up your island data to avoid accidentally losing progress.
• No Guaranteed Method: While these methods increase the likelihood, there's no guaranteed way to make a villager move.

By following these tips, you'll increase your chances of successfully getting that unwanted villager to move out and making room for a new resident who better suits your island's community. Good luck!