I was actually wondering if it's possible to have two of the same villager on one island as i want PAPI but my fiance does too, i have one for her already as she doesnt like doing the online trading thing but someone is offering papi for free. I have spent a good while looking online but unfortunately I have been unable to find an answer to this question and don't want to let this offer go to waste!
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i Would like to clarify, we both have our own switches and both want papi, I am wondering if its possible to have two of the same villager on my island at one time. One would go to my fiances once she has a plot available and I would keep the other.
Best Answer
This question is moot?
1- If you are playing on the same switch, you automatically have the same island, and then the same villagers. If you want a duplicata of the same villager, I'm pretty sure that is not possible but I wonder what would happen if you try to invite him from another island. Probably it just doesn't offer you the option.
2- If you are on different switches, your islands do not have anything tieing them together. And villagers can be on different islands without problem. Only thing that might break immersion is that that villager you have will not recognise you if you encounter it on another island. You are basically meeting his long lost twin.
So in both cases, no problem. You and your SO can have the same villager.