Switch 2 transfer risks Pokémon data loss

Pokémon trainers are facing the risk of losing their saved Pokémon data when transferring to the new Switch 2 console. Several users have reported losing significant progress and beloved creatures during the transfer process. The issue stems from the way Pokémon Scarlet and Violet handle save data, which is deleted from the original console upon transfer. This contrasts with other games where data can be recovered. Backing up Pokémon using Pokémon Home is the only current safeguard. Nintendo has been contacted for comment, and some users have had success recovering lost saves through Nintendo support. The lack of cloud save compatibility and the potential for data loss has caused concern among players.