Animal Crossing New Horizons Nintendo Switch

Build a carefree new life

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons you won't just arrive at a new village - you'll be creating it. After embarking on the Nook Inc. Deserted Island Getaway Package, you'll have to pick the perfect spot for your village. Choose from the Northern or Southern hemisphere, then select the layout of your island – the option you pick will affect the timing of the seasons.

Then you're ready to start building a new home for yourself and the animal friends with you.

Get crafty and create your town

With more personalisation options than ever before – New Horizons really lets you create the perfect Animal Crossing town. Initially you'll have nothing but a tent your trust NookPhone (complete with camera and map). But with a little elbow grease, you'll soon be working towards a place to call home.

Collect recipes, gather materials and get crafting. You can make tools to improve daily life, or just spend time decorating your new home. And as the island improves, more new residents will arrive - each a potential new friend.

Play with up to 8 friends

And of course, because Animal Crossing is on Switch - you can play co-op. Up to 8 people registered on one Switch can live on the same island, and up to 4 can play together at the same time. Whether you're sharing gifts, competing in contests or just enjoying each other's company, there's always more fun to be had with friends.