The glitch requires a shovel and the item to be duplicated. Most likely the glitch is done by placing patterns on the ground with one character, then using another character to "kick" the patterns that don't belong to them. However, all spaces must be filled with items if the glitch is performed on an island.
The patterns appear to have to be placed in a specific area with trees (probably fruit), of which there are two possible combinations:ĭesigns may be substituted for items if the player is on an area where designs cannot be used, such as the island. It appears the glitch takes place between patterns, and must be done by somehow getting the player's character to stop reacting normally to the ground (such as digging and covering holes). Updated already×Updated already → Can perform glitch via both Internet and Local Wireless. Not yet updated×Already updated → Cannot perform glitch. Not yet updated×Not yet updated → Can perform glitch via Local Wireless only.
The English version of the game cannot use the glitch because the game automatically comes with the Japanese update v1.1, which cannot be removed. The glitch also requires update compatibility between the host and a visitor of the session as follows (this is only a rough translation): The glitch can still be performed in the Japanese version even if Animal Crossing: New Leaf has received any update data because the update data can be removed if preferred.
There's no known English source on how to perform this glitch, but Japanese explanations are available here, and here. If the players both have faster connections, the wireless switch must be toggled off when the loading wheel hits the bottom the first time. *This depends on the Internet connection. If timed correctly, the player will have the items in their inventory, and the other person will have the items still on the ground.
Timing depends on the strength of the Internet connection. While the game is loading up the player's town, the wireless switch on the 3DS must be switched off. They must be the last person to enter the town and must not save once the items are dropped. To perform the glitch, the player must bring the desired items to another town, and place them on the ground. 25 Random Villagers in Main Street Glitch.