How to Reset Tomodachi Life

Last Updated: September 16, 2022

So, you're wondering how to reset Tomodachi Life? It is a difficult decision to make and completely resets your game. Whatever reason you may have, here you go!

Steps

1
Enter the Town Hall. It is represented by a blue icon on the touchscreen. It can be found between the apartments and houses. Click on its icon twice, or click on it once and press the orange Enter button.
2
Press Options. This icon is found at the bottom right of the screen, below QR Code and has a picture of a spanner.

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3
Choose the Delete Save Data option. It is written in red text and is found at the bottom right, below Sound Settings and beside Baby Settings.
4
Make your decision. A warning reminding you that this will delete all your progress will pop up. If you are sure, press Yes, if you aren't press No. You can always come back and delete it later.
5
Select Yes again. You will be greeted by a message saying "Do you really want to delete everything?" you have the option to select Yes or No. You will be asked the same question twice. This is your last chance to change your mind.
6
Enter your island's name. If you do not get your island's name correct, it will not let you delete your island. Once you enter your island's name, your island will be deleted.

Community Q&A

Question

Is there a Tomodachi Life glitch? I can always reset.

Ruby

Top Answerer

This is not a glitch, you always have the option to reset the game, regardless of how far along you are.
Question

Why would someone want to reset their Tomodachi Life game?

Ruby

Top Answerer

Usually just to start anew. They may also wish to do it if they got the game secondhand from someone. While there aren't many big decisions in the game that can't be undone, if you regret something, you may wish to reset and start again.
Question

Is there a way to figure out your island's name if you got it secondhand?

Ruby

Top Answerer

The easiest way to do this would simply be to go into the Town Hall and select the "Island Name" option and it will show you your current island name.

Warnings

It will reset your game save!

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Once deleted, your island cannot be restored.

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