From amiibo compatibility to no Cloud backup, here’s everything we know so far about Animal Crossing: New Horizons so you can stay up to date with the hype.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the latest mainline game in the beloved series, and will give the player the opportunity to develop a deserted island. This is drastically different to all previous games in the series, and is one of a number of highly anticipated new features.
AC:NH has been confirmed to arrive on March 20th, 2020.
Everything We Know So Far
There can only be one island per Nintendo Switch console
There can be 4 players playing on a local connection and 8 players with online connection
New Horizons will not be compatible with Cloud backup to avoid players ‘manipulating time’. Whether that means time travel will be eliminated too still remains to be seen
There are no plans to have split-screen multiplayer
Voice chat will be available through Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo pays close attention to fans’ feedback
Nook Miles will be able to be exchanged for new items to collect
New Horizons is planned to be compatible with both amiibo cards and figures, but no more details can be released at this stage
You’ll be able to hear K.K slider perform every Saturday
There will be new ways to listen to K.K. Slider’s music, including over the radio (even if the radio is placed outside)
Decorations will be able to be placed both inside and outside
In-game seasons will depend on the hemisphere the player lives in
Nook Miles will provide rewards for the player when certain tasks or requirements are completed
You start the game with two animal neighbors, they will check with you before placing their homes to make sure the location is okay
Those two original neighbours can’t be forced out, however they can choose to move out on their own
New recipes for crafting can be given to you by your animal neighbours
Tom Nook, Timmy and Tommy will be available on the island from the start of the game
An autosave feature will be in place
As a result of autosave, Resetti has lost his job. However he might make a return in another role as the player progresses in the game
Tom Nook’s provides Resident Services on the island
Your animal neighbours are also in debt to Tom Nook
No new personality types
All hair, skin colours and facial features will be available from the start and will not be restricted by gender
Pocket Camp and New Horizons won’t be directly connected, but there may be collaborations between the two
Isabelle will make a return providing the player progresses to advance the island enough
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