How to update Animal Crossing: New Horizons and get the new DLC
How to manually update Animal Crossing 3.0 and unlock the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade.
Rejoice, Animal Crossing fans! The Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade is here, and so is update patch v3.0! These two colliding upgrades will give your game a huge shot in the arm, and keep you enjoying your island even longer. If you're wondering what's available in the latest version of the game, and how to upgrade, you can read on for everything you need to know. How to update Animal Crossing: New Horizons How do I manually update Animal Crossing: New Horizons? If you've been asking yourself that question, you'll need to follow these steps to update Animal Crossing on your Nintendo Switch or Switch 2: Make sure your Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet (press the 'System Settings' cog on the console home page, head to 'Internet Settings' and connect the console to your Wifi) Ensure that your copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is closed (hover over the game on your console home page and press the X button to close the software) Try to open the game, and you should be prompted to download the Animal Crossing update! If, for some reason, the update doesn't seem to be coming, try this back-up plan: Hover over the game on your console home page and press the + button In the menu that appears, head to 'Software Update' and select the option titled 'Via the Internet' The console will then search for updates - if you have one to download, it will prompt you to do so. What version is the new Animal Crossing update? Thanks to this update, the new Animal Crossing version number is Ver. 3.0 - this has added a huge amount of new content. First is the addition of the new hotel, with Kapp'n's family turning the island into a vacation hotspot. Players will be able to design hotel rooms for guests, fitting certain themes to match their vibes. You'll also be able to interact with guests on the island during their stay. You'll now also be able to craft specialty goods using DIY, exchanging them for hotel tickets. These hotel tickets can be spent in the souvenir shop to buy exclusive items, as well as hotel-themed items. Slumber Island is another new addition. With a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you and your friends can visit the island together to decorate as a team. Alternatively, if you're after a restart, Resetti's Reset Service lets you reset particular areas of your island, instantly cleaning up any items, decorations, plants and more that you've placed, letting you start completely anew. Of course, there are a bunch of new items to use as well, including new LEGO, Legend of Zelda and Splatoon crossovers. How to get the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade DLC in Animal Crossing: New Horizons Of course, if you want the Switch 2 upgrade, you'll first have to actually have a Switch 2. Once that's sorted, all you need to do is head to the Nintendo eShop. From there, you'll be able to purchase the Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for £54.99. Alternatively, if you already own the base game, the upgrade will only cost you £4.19! After this, download any updates that come you're way, and you're good to go! Read more on Animal Crossing: Animal Crossing Gyroids guide - where to find them How to get Brewster in Animal Crossing Animal Crossing ordinances guide - what do they do? How to get the best turnip price every week in Animal Crossing Animal Crossing's best and most popular villagers The best Animal Crossing dream islands to explore Animal Crossing shooting stars guide How to restart your game in Animal Crossing: New Horizons Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and free update: Release date and what to expect
Nintendo is dropping two slightly different things on the same day.
This week is a big one for Animal Crossing fans – not only are we getting the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game, but also the enormous (and free!) v3.0 update! Since it won the hearts and minds of the world during the COVID-19 pandemic after launching in March 2020, thanks in part to the wonders of turnip economics, Animal Crossing has continued to be one of the best games on the Switch. Five years on, it may not still have the world in its grip, but thanks to the new update and Switch 2 upgrades, those of us still plugging away at our islands have a lot to look forward to. So, while we all wait for the next Animal Crossing game to rock up, here's what you need to know about the release date for the Switch 2 Edition and v3.0 update, and what they both mean for you! When is the Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch 2 Edition release date? The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons has a confirmed release date of 15th January 2026. Nintendo confirmed this date on its official channels, and the Switch 2 Edition of the game is available to wishlist now on the Nintendo eShop. What about the price? Upgrading to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will cost you £4.19 if you already have the base game. If you don't have the base game, you can buy the Switch 2 Edition for £54.99. The trailer below was used to announce the Switch 2 Edition, as well as the free update to the base game. For more info on both of those things, keep on reading! View oEmbed on the source website When is the Animal Crossing free update v3.0 release date? The free Animal Crossing base game update, dubbed version 3.0, also has a confirmed release date of 15th January 2026. Yep, just to make things nice and easy to understand, Nintendo has opted to launch both of these things on the very same day. It's a little bit sad that fans of the franchise will have to wait until after Christmas to receive this free gift, but hey, it's nice that the game is still being supported at all this long after its launch. What to expect from the Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch 2 Edition The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons brings a number of upgrades to the game. The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition's will have "enhanced resolution", allowing the game to go up to 4K when the console is docked. This will mean smoother graphics, as you can see the image above. The Switch 2 console's mouse controls will also come into play here, allowing you to detach a joycon and use it like a mouse to move items around on your island. There is also a new item, the Megaphone, which will allow you to "find your island friends by calling out their names". It will work with the Switch 2 console's built-in microphone. There are also enhanced multiplayer features, allowing up to 12 players to visit your island online at the same time (or eight players locally). You'll also be able to use the Nintendo Switch 2's Game Chat feature in this new version, as well as the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera (sold separately). What to expect from the Animal Crossing free update v3.0 Of course, not everyone has a Nintendo Switch 2 console. That, we assume, is why Nintendo is releasing a free update to the base game on the same day as the Switch 2 Edition's release. So, if you're still playing on Switch 1 for the time being, and you're not quite tempted enough to buy a Nintendo Switch 2, what can you expect to get from this shiny new update? One of the key new additions is the Resort Hotel, which will appear at the end of you pier and challenge you to decorate its rooms with specific themes. At the hotel, you will be able to buy Nintendo-themed items like the NES and the Game Boy. If you have a Switch Online membership, you can even play games on them! From Nook's Cranny, you will be able to buy LEGO-themed items, too. And with additional Amiibo support being added in the update, you can get Zelda and Splatoon-themed items if you have the relevant Amiibo figures. The free update also adds more item storage to the game. The previous limit was 5000, but now you can upgrade it a couple more times to get 9000 storage spaces. The Dream Islands system has also been upgraded. You can now have up to four Slumber Islands on the go while you sleep. So, even if you don't fork out the for a Nintendo Switch 2, there will be plenty of new stuff for you to enjoy in Animal Crossing: New Horizons when 15th January comes around. Bring it on! Read more on Animal Crossing: How to update Animal Crossing and get the new DLC Animal Crossing's best and most popular villagers The best Animal Crossing dream islands to explore Animal Crossing shooting stars guide How to restart your game in Animal Crossing: New Horizons Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Fantasy Premier League tips 2024/25: FPL bargains to sign
Your complete guide to Fantasy Premier League bargains you should sign in 2024/25.
Everyone loves a bargain. Fantasy Premier League players simply can't function without them. Finding that £4.0m centre-back, that injury replacement midfielder, that cut-price striker is crucial for bosses who need to find an extra million or so down the back of the sofa to fund their dream team. Fear not, there is value to be had throughout FPL 2024/25, with players available in each position worthy of your consideration. RadioTimes.com brings you our Fantasy Premier League tips, including the bargains you should sign for your FPL team in 2024/25. Best FPL bargains 2024/25 Bargain FPL goalkeepers Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace) £4.5m Crystal Palace boast a solid defence and plenty of quality throughout their team with a spine of England internationals. Henderson is their No.1 and can be expected to rake in a steady flow of points. Bargain FPL defenders Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) £4.0m If you're looking for a nailed-on centre-back at the minimum price, Harwood-Bellis is your man. Wout Faes is also a starter at rock-bottom cost. Brighton left-back Valentin Barco may also be a terrific shout, but the Seagulls are reportedly looking at a big-money full-back which would curtail the youngster's minutes. Bargain FPL midfielders Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) £6.5m Nkunku has the ability to be this season's ultimate bargain pick. His position could drift between attacking midfielder and striker, but either way he boasts a massive threat. He scored three goals in the Blues' first five pre-season outings and is expected to produce the goods this term. Bargain FPL forwards Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham) £6.0m Fulham's main man grew into his role leading the line in west London last season. He wrapped up with 18 starts, nine goals and a couple of assists, taking him just shy of 97 points. He has settled now and should make a fast start to the season. Plus, he'll have Emile Smith Rowe making moves behind him in 2024/25. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Animal Crossing LEGO release date, price and pre-order details
Five Animal Crossing sets arrive in 2024.
Animal Crossing LEGO sounds like a match made in heaven, doesn't it? The Danish brick-based toymaker is officially teaming up with Nintendo (again) to make that dream combo a reality! Launching in the first half of next year, a whole range of Animal Crossing LEGO sets will let you build scenes from the popular franchise. There's even a Tom Nook minifigure, if you can stand to welcome that debtor into your real-life home. Love gaming? Listen to our podcast One More Life! Keep on reading and we'll run through all the important Animal Crossing LEGO details — from the release date to the pre-order details, and even the newly revealed box art. When is the Animal Crossing LEGO release date? Lego Animal Crossing will be available globally from 1st March 2024. The partnership between Lego and Nintendo was announced in October 2023 with five different sets due to release next year. Depending on their success, more could be on the way too. Can I pre-order Animal Crossing LEGO? You can't yet pre-order the Animal Crossing LEGO sets on the official LEGO website — the 'buy now' button currently says 'coming soon' instead of actually letting you buy it — but product pages have started to appear in other places around the web. Over at Smyths Toys, for example, it looks like you can actually pre-order the sets now ahead of their March release. Or if you'd like to peruse some more info before you consider a purchase, we've got you covered below. View Green Video on the source website What does the Animal Crossing LEGO box art look like? What a specific question! The box art for all the Animal Crossing LEGO sets has now been revealed, courtesy of Smyths Toys, and they've been shared on social by Jay's Brick Blog. Take a look below to see what the boxes will look like for the Animal Crossing LEGO kits. With such cutesy designs on the outside of the packaging, it will almost feel like a shame to rip them open! View oEmbed on the source website Animal Crossing LEGO set prices and details The first wave of LEGO Animal Crossing sets can be found below along with their official description and price: LEGO Animal Crossing Isabelle’s House Visit Isabelle’s House Visit – Allows builders to get creative and help Isabelle and Fauna customise Fauna's house and enjoy activities like opening the balloon present, crafting tools, or picking fruits and flowers. Pieces: 389 Price: £34.99/ €39.99/$39.99 LEGO Animal Crossing Julian’s Birthday Party Julian’s Birthday Party – Where builders can celebrate with Julian, share cupcakes, and open presents. Pieces: 170 Price: £12.99/ €14,99/$14,99 LEGO Animal Crossing Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities – Allows enthusiasts of the great outdoors to role-play setting up a tent, roasting marshmallows or using the vaulting pole to jump across the water, and grab the shovel or other recognisable tools from the video game series. Pieces: 164 Price: £17.99/ €19.99/19.99 LEGO Animal Crossing Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour – Gives fans the opportunity to board the boat and explore another island with Kapp’n and Marshal, go on an adventure to search for coconuts and bamboo, discover wildlife, hermit crabs, and fish or simply hang out and enjoy the fire. Pieces: 233 Price: £24.99/ €29.99/$29.99 LEGO Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny & Rosie's House Nook’s Cranny & Rosie’s House – Gives builders two locations where they can role-play stocking up Nook's Cranny shop or go to Rosie’s house for freshly baked cookies. Pieces: 535 Price: £64.99/ €74,99/$74,99 Listen to our One More Life podcast, subscribe to our free newsletter and follow us on Twitter for all the latest gaming intel. Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Animal Crossing turnip price calculator: How to get the best price for turnips
Playing the Stalk Market? Use this calculator to get the best price possible for your turnips.
At the beating heart of the stock market in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the humble turnip, and to get the most out of your cash crop, we have all you need to know about the Animal Crossing turnip price calculator and how to get the best price for turnips. We'll assume by your being here that you're already quite invested in the game, and know that every Sunday in Animal Crossing you can buy turnips from Daisy Mae. If not, then you can find her walking across your island between 4am to 12pm selling turnips from her Stalk Market at a price between 90 and 110 bells for 10. This fool doesn't realise, however, that you can beat her at her own game. Your turnip crop will rot in a week's time if you don't sell them, so you've got to move them fast if you want to cash out. Your only means of doing this is by selling them to Timmy and Tommy at Nook's Cranny, but you've got to be careful – the prices fluctuate every morning and then again at 12pm, so you only have two windows of opportunity before Daisy Mae ruins your topline. But how do you know what the best time is to sell your turnips? Are you getting the best price? Fortunately, the game has been rigged by the turnip calculator, and we'll divulge all below. Poor Daisy Mae, the turnip bailiffs are probably taking away her crops as we speak. How do you predict turnip prices in Animal Crossing? If you fancy yourself a mathematical genius, you could try and memorise the intricate patterns in Animal Crossing turnip prices. Perhaps you'll crack this system wide open and exploit it for all its worth. Or you could use a turnip calculator instead, which is a lot easier and faster. View Green Video on the source website Our resident Animal Crossing superfan vouches for the wonderfully named Turnip Prophet, a real-life website that will accurately predict your whole week's worth of turnip prices. All you need to do is put in some basic information: is this your first time buying turnips? What was the price of turnips from Daisy Mae this week? What was the price pattern last week? Just put in the info that you can, and the almighty Turnip Prophet will crunch the numbers and tell you when is the best time to sell. This is a free service run by fans, and it could help your character become filthy rich. What is a good price for turnips in Animal Crossing? The best price you will ever get for turnips is 650 Bells in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, so keep your eyes peeled for numbers that get close to that mouthwatering figure. The worst turnip price you're ever likely to see is 15 bells, which is nothing short of insulting in all honesty. Don't they know how much hard work we're putting into this? The main thing to remember is that you bought these turnips for no more than 11o Bells. As long as you turn a profit each week, you'll soon become a very wealthy islander. A house full of turnips and a bit of online faff is a small price to pay for such immense wealth. If only real life was that easy. Read more on Animal Crossing: Animal Crossing's best and most popular villagers The best Animal Crossing dream islands to explore Animal Crossing shooting stars guide How to restart your game in Animal Crossing: New Horizons Listen to our One More Life podcast, subscribe to our free newsletter and follow us on Twitter for all the latest gaming intel. Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now and celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who with a special issue of Radio Times. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The best Animal Crossing merchandise you can buy right now
Animal Crossing: New Horizons was already one of the biggest games going, but slowing down is not on the agenda and it has just released a massive DLC that has us addicted all over again. Far more than just moving to a virtual island, Animal Crossing is a massive game with a ton to do and a fantastic social element to it - it really does feel like a community. And as with any pop culture phenomenon, merchandise was sure to follow. There is a boat load of Animal Crossing merch that you can buy right now and we have scoured the web to find 10 of the best about. Best Animal Crossing Merchandise Paladone Animal Crossing Logo Light | £12.64 at Amazon If you are enjoy playing the game at night and you want the room a little brighter, then this Animal Crossing light is a must. Not only does it kick out a decent amount of light, but it looks amazing even when turned off. Isabelle Hoodie (Adults) - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Pastel Collection | £39.99 at Nintendo If you're an Animal Crossing fan then this one could well be a must-buy. The Isabelle Hoodie comes in a variety of sizes but the important thing to note is that it is a limited edition so if you want one, you'll need to be quick. Animal Crossing Official Single Duvet Cover Reversible Two-Sided Beach Design | £10 on Amazon Have a little one in the house that loves Animal Crossing as much as you do whenever you give up the controller to them? Well, this could be a great gift for them. This single duvet cover is reversible with images on either side and is sure to brighten up any bedroom. Now excuse us while we search to see if they do this in king size. Nintendo Switch & Switch Lite Animal Crossing Pouch Case | £19.99 at Argos Perfect for when the kids go back to school in the New Year, this pouch case can be used as a pencil case and they will likely be the envy of all their classmates - while showing that they have great taste in video games in the process. Timmy & Tommy Enamel Mug | £12.99 at Nintendo We aren't sure about you, but unless we have our morning coffee we can barely remember our own names and a good mug is essential - and even more enjoyable when said mug features two memorable characters from the world of Animal Crossing. Get this one and others over at Nintendo. Animal Crossing Tom Nook Cushion | £16.99 at Amazon The holiday season means one thing for certain, lots of sitting around on the sofa and clicking through the TV Guide to see what there is to watch. So why not grab a new cushion for the occasion - and you could do worse than one with Tom Nook's cute little face on it. Nintendo Animal Crossing Seasonal Coaster Set | £9.99 at Zavvi There are few things more annoying in life than people, especially children, that don't appreciate a clean coffee table. Getting your youngsters to put their drinks down on something will be a lot easier if they like the coaster in question and the chances are that they will love these - and there is one for each season of the year! Animal Crossing Chopping Board | £14.99 at Zavvi Bring the joy of Animal Crossing into your kitchen with this chopping board that can brighten up any kitchen! With a full-colour print on the glass, this is a great addition to the home and one that may make your kids take an interest in cooking. 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle - Animal Crossing Edition| £9.94 at Amazon There are few things more relaxing than a good jigsaw puzzle and this is one that all the family should want to join in on. At 1000 pieces, this will take quite a while to complete and could be a great way to keep the kids occupied while they are off school. For more gaming news, check out our video game release schedule for all upcoming games for all consoles. Follow Radio Times Gaming on Twitter for all the latest insights. Or if you're looking for something to watch, see our TV Guide. Visit our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Swing by our hubs for more Gaming and Technology news. The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now – subscribe now to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey.
Animal Crossing Christmas items: 2021 event brings new Toy Day ornaments
It's the most wonderful time of the year for your Animal Crossing islanders.
If you're looking for all the information on Animal Crossing Christmas items in 2021, you've come to the right place for some handy information the game's festive ornaments and the Toy Day event. It's been more than a year and a half since Animal Crossing: New Horizons erupted onto Nintendo Switch and became the gaming darling of lockdown 1.0, but will there be a 2021 Christmas event for people that are still playing it? That is the big question for Animal Crossing fans at the moment, so keep on reading and we'll try our best to answer it! Will there be an Animal Crossing Christmas event in 2021? There will be a small Christmas event taking place in Animal Crossing: New Horizons in December 2021, we're pleased to report. Considering that the recent Animal Crossing 2.0 update was described as the final free update for the game, and the Happy Home Paradise DLC was pegged as the first and last major slice of paid add-on content, it might be wise to stop hoping for massive events to occur in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Despite that, as a nice little surprise, there are some new Animal Crossing Christmas items in the game at the moment, and you can read on to learn all about them. When is the Animal Crossing 2021 Christmas event? This year's Animal Crossing Christmas event is taking place from 15th December 2021 until 6th January 2022. Between those dates, you will be able to craft and collect a number of festive items/ornaments in the game. On 24th December, it will be Toy Day, the game's festive occasion on which you'll want your island to look as holiday-friendly as possible. What are the new Animal Crossing Christmas items? There are five new Christmas items in Animal Crossing: New Horizons thanks to the recent update, with four of them being furniture items and one of them being a wearable fashion item. You should find the DIY recipes for these Animal Crossing Christmas Items in all the usual ways, namely through floating balloons, bottles on the beach and DIY-doing villagers. Giant Ornament (made from 10 red ornaments) Ornament Crown (made from three red ornaments, three blue ornaments and three gold ornaments) Ornament Garland (made from two red ornaments, three blue ornaments, two gold ornaments and five iron nuggets) Ornament Table Lamp (made from two red ornaments and two iron nuggets) Ornament Tree (made from three red ornaments, two blue ornaments, one gold ornament and three iron nuggets) And that's your lot! It may not be much, but at least there is some degree of Animal Crossing Christmas content so long after the game's initial release. Have fun with it! Read more on Animal Crossing: Animal Crossing Snowboy guide - how to make them perfectly Animal Crossing Gyroids guide - where to find them How to get Brewster in Animal Crossing Animal Crossing ordinances guide - what do they do? How to update Animal Crossing and get the new DLC How to get the best turnip price every week in Animal Crossing Animal Crossing's best and most popular villagers The best Animal Crossing dream islands to explore Animal Crossing shooting stars guide How to restart your game in Animal Crossing: New Horizons This year's Radio Times Christmas double issue is on sale now, featuring two weeks of TV, film and radio listings, reviews, features and interviews with the stars. And if you're looking for something to watch, see our TV Guide. Follow Radio Times Gaming on Twitter or visit our Gaming and Technology hubs for all the latest insights. Swing by our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles.
Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise DLC: Release date, time, price and more
How much does Animal Crossing's Happy Home Paradise DLC cost, and when does it come out?
The day has arrived! The Happy Home Paradise DLC has launched into the world today for Animal Crossing fans to enjoy, and we've got all the key details for you here. In a shift from its normal strategy, Nintendo has made Happy Home Paradise a paid product, meaning that you'll have to buy it separately. It's not included with the free Animal Crossing 2.0 update that arrived yesterday. Buy the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise DLC (£22.49 from Nintendo) With that housekeeping out of the way, the holiday-making fun can begin! Check out all the essential information about Animal Crossing's Happy Home Paradise DLC below. What is Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise? Happy Home Paradise is a DLC Pack for Animal Crossing: New Horizons which allows you to access an archipelago of islands where you can create holiday homes for a variety of clients. You'll build exteriors, interiors and yards (as well as controlling the weather) to wow your eager holiday-makers, working with a trio of characters named Niko, Lottie and Wardell to do so. You can also use Amiibo figures and cards - such as the Animal Crossing Series 5 Amiibo cards, which are launching today as well - to invite specific characters to the archipelago. Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise release date The Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise release date took place on Friday, 5th November 2021, with the new content pack arriving into the game today. If you're not sure how to access the Happy Home Paradise DLC, see our handy guide on how to update Animal Crossing and get the new DLC. When is the Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise launch time? The Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise DLC launch time occurred at midnight local time on 5th November, meaning that players in the UK have been able to access Happy Home Paradise since 00.00 am GMT today. Is Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise free? Sadly, Happy Home Paradise isn't free at all. This is the first piece of Animal Crossing: New Horizons content that Nintendo has put behind a paywall. Players will have two options when it comes to buying Happy Home Paradise - they can either sign up for a Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscription (which will have the DLC included), or they can buy Happy Home Paradise on its own. Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise price How much does Happy Home Paradise cost, then? If you want to buy Happy Home Paradise on its own, the price you need to pay will be £22.49 GBP here in the UK. If you're in the USA, it's $24.99 USD. Or if you're in Europe, it's €24.99 Euros. If you'd rather pay for a Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscription, the annual cost for the service is £34.99 GBP, $49.99 USD or €39.99 in Euros. With that membership, you will also get access to the Happy Home Paradise DLC and a library of SNES, NES, N64 and Sega Mega Drive games on your console. Sign up for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack (£34.99 per year) Where to buy the Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise You can buy the Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise DLC right now from the official Nintendo website. Look for the big button marked 'proceed to purchase', click on it, and you'll be at the checkout in no time. This is purely a digital product, so there's no boxed version to buy from anywhere else. Buy the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise DLC (£22.49 from Nintendo) Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise trailer The Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise trailer has already racked up an impressive 2 million views on YouTube, and you can take a look below to see it for yourself. Or you could just jump into the DLC and see it for yourself, seeing as its out now! View oEmbed on the source website Read more on Animal Crossing: Animal Crossing Gyroids guide - where to find them How to get Brewster in Animal Crossing Animal Crossing ordinances guide - what do they do? How to update Animal Crossing and get the new DLC How to get the best turnip price every week in Animal Crossing Animal Crossing's best and most popular villagers The best Animal Crossing dream islands to explore Animal Crossing shooting stars guide How to restart your game in Animal Crossing: New Horizons Follow Radio Times Gaming on Twitter for all the latest insights. Or if you're looking for something to watch, see our TV Guide Visit our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Swing by our hubs for more Gaming and Technology news.
Animal Crossing Gyroid guide: How to find Gyroids and what to do with Gyroid fragments
Get ready to spend a lot of time on another collectable.
Fans of the Animal Crossing franchise know all too well what Gyroids are, but it was quite surprising to see them brought back into the game in the recent Animal Crossing: New Horizons update. Gyroids are a type of decoration which also happen to play a sort of unique tune or beat. Every single one is different, meaning you can make a full piece of music if you pair them together. They're now out in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons wild and are ready to be collected. This time around, there's been a little spin put on them only adding to the fun. Confused? Read on for your guide to Gyroids in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. How to find Gyroids If you're looking to locate some Gyroids, you'll want to start by chatting to Kapp'n, who's now situated on your pier in a little boat (and some pretty cool sunglasses). For the cost of 1,000 Nook Miles, he'll take you to a deserted island (noticeably different from the ones you can discover via the airport). You'll have to head there pretty soon after getting the update to acquire Brewster the barista, anyway, but with the new addition of Gyroid hunting, you'll be spending a lot of time with Kapp'n. On these islands, you'll spot cracks in the ground. Dig them up, and you'll find Gyroid fragments. Buy Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise DLC (£22.49 from Nintendo) What to do with Gyroid fragments Once you've got your Gyroid fragment (and everything else you want from the deserted island), head back to your home island via Kapp'n. Find a spot on your island and bury your Gyroid fragment. Give the hole a water with your watering can and if you see some steam, job's a good'un. Pop back the next day and dig up these cracks and there you'll find a fully grown Gyroid, ready to decorate your island with. Do not bury your Gyroids on the deserted island – you must do it on your home island. Once Kapp'n takes you away from the deserted island, you won't go back. To note, you'll also be given a Gyroid fragment from Brewster when you find him, who considers himself a bit of an enthusiast. How to customise Gyroids In an Animal Crossing first, you can now customise your Gyroids once they're fully grown. Simply take your Gyroid to a DIY workbench and select the "customise something" option. Pick your Gyroid and paint them to fit your colour schemes. Gyroids can go indoors or outdoors, so the possibility is truly endless! Read more on Animal Crossing: How to get Brewster in Animal Crossing Animal Crossing ordinances guide - what do they do? How to update Animal Crossing and get the new DLC How to get the best turnip price every week in Animal Crossing Animal Crossing’s best and most popular villagers The best Animal Crossing dream islands to explore Animal Crossing shooting stars guide How to restart your game in Animal Crossing: New Horizons Follow Radio Times Gaming on Twitter for all the latest insights. Or if you’re looking for something to watch, see our TV Guide
Animal Crossing ordinances guide: How to enact and change an ordinance
Plus, the full list of Animal Crossing ordinances and what they all do.
If you haven't been too distracted by the Happy Home Paradise DLC, you may have noticed that a new feature called ordinances has arrived in New Horizons with the Animal Crossing 2.0 update. But what are these Animal Crossing ordinances, and how do you enact or change an ordinance? Those questions may well by flitting around in your head like frantic villagers running riot, but luckily we've got the answers for you further down this page. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. And so, for the ultimate skinny on Animal Crossing ordinances, keep on reading for all the essential details that will help you wrap your head around this new gameplay mechanic! What is an ordinance in Animal Crossing? An ordinance in Animal Crossing is basically a rule that you can set for your island - you can set an ordinance for all sorts of things, including what time your islanders wake up and how much they help you out with island maintenance. However, you can only have one ordinance active at any given time. You can't currently have multiple ordinances running at once, so choose carefully... Buy Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise DLC (£22.49 from Nintendo) How to get ordinances in Animal Crossing Ordinances are not in Animal Crossing when you first start the game - you have to earn this feature through gameplay! Follow the main quests in the game until you unlock Resident Services, which will bring Isabelle to your island. Once Isabelle exists in your game, she should tell you about ordinances when you update Animal Crossing to the latest version. Animal Crossing ordinances full list and what they do The four ordinances available in Animal Crossing: New Horizons at the time of writing are the Beautiful Island ordinance, the Early Bird ordinance, the Night Owl ordinance and the Bell Boom ordinance. This is what they all do: Beautiful Island ordinance: your islanders will "pitch in" with weeding, watering flowers and removing trash from the water Early Bird ordinance: shops will open earlier and your islanders will be more active in the mornings Night Owl ordinance: shops will stay open later and your islanders will be more active in the evenings Bell Boom ordinance: you will make more money from selling things, but prices will go up in shops as well How to enact Animal Crossing ordinances To enact an ordinance in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, head to the Resident Services building and speak to Isabelle. Select the option to 'Review island features' and then 'Discuss ordinances', then you will see a list of four ordinances to choose from. Select which one you want to enact and that ordinance will come into effect the following morning. Simple. How to change an Animal Crossing ordinance To change an ordinance or swap to a different one, simply follow the same steps as above - speak to Isabelle in Resident Services, select 'Review island features' and 'Discuss ordinances', then pick which one you want to put into motion. It will come into effect the following morning as everyone on the island bows to your whims. Unlimited power! Read more on Animal Crossing: How to get Brewster in Animal Crossing Animal Crossing Gyroids guide - where to find them How to update Animal Crossing and get the new DLC Animal Crossing's best and most popular villagers The best Animal Crossing dream islands to explore Animal Crossing shooting stars guide How to restart your game in Animal Crossing: New Horizons Follow Radio Times Gaming on Twitter for all the latest insights. Or if you're looking for something to watch, see our TV Guide Visit our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Swing by our hubs for more Gaming and Technology news.
How to get Brewster in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
If there's one pigeon the world actually loves, it's Brewster the barista, who's finally arrived in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Many wondered if he'd ever make an appearance, but a recent Animal Crossing: New Horizons update finally brought the bird to our museums. In true Animal Crossing style, it's not quite as simple as logging on to your island and finding a brand new coffee shop (though, that would feel a bit more realistic, ahem, Pret). No, you'll have to do a bit of work to get Brewster, but thankfully we're here to tell you exactly what you need to do to get him. Read on for our handy Brewster guide. How to get Brewster in Animal Crossing: New Horizons If you're anything like us, the second Animal Crossing: New Horizons updated, you would have sprinted to your museum to go get a steaming cup of joe from Brewster – and you would have been disappointed. To unlock Brewster, the first thing you need to do is chat to your friend and mine, Blathers, in the museum. There, he would tell you his plans to attract more visitors to his museum which revolve around a coffee shop. Buy Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise DLC (£22.49 from Nintendo) Those who've played any game in the Animal Crossing franchise before will know the only person Blathers would trust with a spot in his museum is Brewster – however, he's gone missing. It's your job to locate him, and Blathers offers a mysterious clue that he likes gyroids (another addition from the new update), and you should speak to Kapp'n at the pier. Seafarer Kapp'n is now found on your dock sitting in a little boat ready to take you on a tour. When you find him, you'll need to trade 1,000 Nook Miles for a ticket (which can be done by talking to him, no need to head to Resident Services). He'll take you to a mysterious island where you'll be able to spot Brewster a mile away – the explorer's hat and polo top are a serious giveaway. Chat to him and he'll not only fill you in on what gyroids are, but he'll also accept Blathers' offer to set up home on your island. Head back to the museum (though not until you've finished exploring the island Kapp'n brought you to) and talk to Blathers to tell him the good news. The museum will close the day after you talk to Blathers for the expansion construction, but the day after that, you'll be able to start your morning with a hot cup of coffee at The Roost. What happens at The Roost? The Roost is your new coffee shop located within your museum, and is run by barista, Brewster the pigeon. Chat to him and you can sit at the bar and sip on a nice cup of coffee for the reasonable price of 200 bells. Unlike other Animal Crossing games, you can also invite friends using a yellow pay phone in the corner of the room (via amiibo figures or cards). There, you can hang out, chat, and take fun selfies using the upgraded camera tool. So far, no events have been planned for Brewster and The Roost, but we wouldn't be surprised if there was something that popped up throughout the year... Read more on Animal Crossing: Animal Crossing Gyroids guide - where to find them Animal Crossing ordinances guide - what do they do? How to update Animal Crossing and get the new DLC How to get the best turnip price every week in Animal Crossing Animal Crossing's best and most popular villagers The best Animal Crossing dream islands to explore Animal Crossing shooting stars guide How to restart your game in Animal Crossing: New Horizons Follow Radio Times Gaming on Twitter for all the latest insights. Or if you're looking for something to watch, see our TV Guide Visit our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Swing by our hubs for more Gaming and Technology news.
Animal Crossing Series 5 Amiibo cards: Release date and where to buy in the UK
Nintendo will follow up its Sanrio set with the Animal Crossing Series 5 Amiibo Cards.
The Animal Crossing Series 5 Amiibo cards release date is very close now, and it won't be long before Nintendo fans are using these 48 cards to bring new characters to their islands – if they're able to buy them of course! Tom Nook appears in the Animal Crossing Series 5 Amiibo cards, as do Raymond, Rio, Zoe, Dom and Sasha. So this is a bit of a change of pace, considering that Series 4 was all about the Animal Crossing Sanrio Amiibo cards including such characters as Hello Kitty. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. So if you're wondering about the Animal Crossing Series 5 Amiibo cards release date, or where to buy these cards in the UK and beyond, read on for all the key details! When is the Animal Crossing Series 5 Amiibo cards release date? The Animal Crossing Series 5 Amiibo cards release date will take place on 5th November 2021. This is the same day on which the Happy Home Paradise DLC will arrive in the game, hot on the heels of the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 update. Click those links to learn all about it! Animal Crossing Series 5 Amiibo Cards price: How much do they cost? The Animal Crossing Series 5 Amiibo cards price is exactly what fans would expect. As with the previous series in this range, a pack containing six Animal Crossing Series 5 Amiibo cards will cost £4.99 GBP in the UK, $5.99 USD in America, or $6.99 Canadian dollars. Where can you buy the Animal Crossing Series 5 Amiibo cards? If you're trying to buy Animal Crossing Series 5 Amiibo cards in the UK, we'd suggest keeping an eye on stock levels at Amazon and the Nintendo UK website - that's probably the best bet for British fans, although stock does seem to be quite limited. Over in the USA and Canada, Walmart and Best Buy both have live product pages for the Animal Crossing Series 5 Amiibo cards, but again it looks like the stock is limited. Click those links in the previous sentence to check if there's any available to buy now! If any more information becomes available regarding where we can buy the Animal Crossing Series 5 Amiibo cards, we'll be sure to update this page. Watch this space. Read more on Animal Crossing: Animal Crossing Gyroids guide - where to find them How to get Brewster in Animal Crossing Animal Crossing ordinances guide - what do they do? How to update Animal Crossing and get the new DLC How to get the best turnip price every week in Animal Crossing Animal Crossing's best and most popular villagers The best Animal Crossing dream islands to explore Animal Crossing shooting stars guide How to restart your game in Animal Crossing: New Horizons Follow Radio Times Gaming on Twitter for all the latest insights. Or if you're looking for something to watch, see our TV Guide Visit our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Swing by our hubs for more Gaming and Technology news.
Animal Crossing update release date comes early: patch notes for New Horizons
Brewster opens a new branch of The Roost in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
The big Animal Crossing update release date has come early! This content drop has been hugely anticipated for some time now and while it was due later this week, Nintendo has surprised us by dropping it a day early - and it isn't even Christmas yet! There are some big changes coming in the 2.0 update and it will be a lot of fun to work our way through it all while we wait for Nintendo to release the patch notes - some of those changes include boat tours and a new coffee shop. Read more: Animal Crossing Series 5 Amiibo cards coming soon So boot up your Nintendo Switch, load up Animal Crossing and enjoy the update, but if you want to have a read up on all that we know so far, here are the details! When is the Animal Crossing: New Horizons November 2021 update released? The Animal Crossing update release date was meant to be Friday 5th November 2021 - that's the day on which Brewster, The Roost and a whole lot more were due to be added to the game. However, the update landed today (4th November) instead! It came a full day early and you can download it right now! View oEmbed on the source website What time is the Animal Crossing update? The Animal Crossing update release time seems to have been around 1am BST on 4th November in the UK. The time for speculation is over as the big Animal Crossing update is already here - one day earlier than we all thought it would be. So get downloading it! What do we know about the Animal Crossing: New Horizons update? Nintendo has confirmed that a beloved area called The Roost will be coming to the game in the November 2021 update. It will be in the museum, to the left of the art gallery. Fans of the earlier entries in the Animal Crossing franchise will know that The Roost is a coffee shop overseen by a bird barista named Brewster, who is also joining New Horizons in this update! Though we knew this was coming, that wasn't all that was announced. For a summary of some of the highlights (and there were a lot), read on: A bunch of returning characters, including Tortimer, Katrina and Harriet are back. The ability to place permanent ladders is now possible. Users can now place storage and ATMs outside - no more wasting time going in and out of buildings. The amount of bridges and inclines you can have has increased from eight to 10. You can now uncover gyroids through digging. They are also customisable. You can also cook, grow vegetables and collect recipes. New furniture and customisable options. That really wasn't all. Perhaps the biggest update was the arrival of a paid DLC, called Happy Home Paradise, which will cost $24.99. This significant update means users can "go to work" and set about creating paradise homes for animal residents. Animal Crossing 2.0 update patch notes Despite the update now being out, Nintendo has not at the time of writing released the Animal Crossing 2.0 update patch notes. We will let you know all the details about them as soon as they are released, but here are some new things to expect. Rooster is set to open a cafe in the museum that you can hang out in - and invite friends to join you for coffee. Gyroids will be able to be found in the ground - and they make fun musical noises too! Kapp’n will be able to take you on a boat tour if you need a relaxing break, and Harv’s Island is due for something of a revamp. This is very much the tip of the iceberg and we are already excited to get playing to see what else has been added. When was the Animal Crossing Direct in UK time? Here in the UK, the Animal Crossing Direct started at 3pm BST on Friday 15th October 2021. This live stream taught us everything about the update. In the USA, the times to be aware of were 7am PT or 10am ET, depending on which time zone you're in. And if you're wondering how long the Animal Crossing Direct was, it was about 20 minutes. How to watch the Animal Crossing Direct You can watch the Animal Crossing Direct right here! The live stream was hosted on Nintendo's official YouTube and Twitch accounts, and we've embedded the YouTube version for you below. Take a look here: View oEmbed on the source website Who is Brewster in Animal Crossing? Brewster is a bird barista that will serve your islanders coffee at any time of the day in his cafe called The Roost. In previous games, a cup would usually cost you 200 Bells. This is his first proper appearance in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but Brewster has a storied history with the franchise's previous entries. Fans will remember Brewster from Animal Crossing: Wild World, Animal Crossing: City Folk, Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Brewster has spread his wings outside of the game franchise, too! He also appeared in the background in the crossover fighting game Super Smash Bros Brawl, and he had a brief role in 2006's Animal Crossing: The Movie (also known by its original Japanese title, Dōbutsu no Mori). Some fans have said that adding Brewster to New Horizons is 'too little too late' to keep the game alive and its players happy, but he's certainly a welcome addition. Roll on that release date and bring on the coffee! Read more on Animal Crossing: Animal Crossing Gyroids guide - where to find them How to get Brewster in Animal Crossing Animal Crossing ordinances guide - what do they do? How to update Animal Crossing and get the new DLC How to get the best turnip price every week in Animal Crossing Animal Crossing's best and most popular villagers The best Animal Crossing dream islands to explore Animal Crossing shooting stars guide How to restart your game in Animal Crossing: New Horizons Follow Radio Times Gaming on Twitter for all the latest insights. 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Animal Crossing Redd paintings: Real v Fake art & how to spot a proper painting
How to spot a forgery in Animal Crossing - our guide to Redd paintings.
You'll need a trained eye if you want to buy paintings in Animal Crossing: New Horizons without accidentally buying a fake painting. That's right, folks - Redd is selling a subtle set of forgeries, in amongst the proper paintings, and we're here to help you spot the difference. With the big Animal Crossing: New Horizons update bringing Brewster, Happy Home Paradise and the Series 5 Amiibo Cards into the game, it's a great time to load up your island again. And if you need a reminder of how to spot the fake paintings in the game, you've come to the right place for some pointers. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. And so, Nintendo fans, keep on reading and we'll run through all of Redd's paintings and how you can spot which ones are not the real deal. How to spot a fake painting: are Redd's paintings are real or fake? If you want to spot a fake painting in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, there are a few things you need to know. First up, there are some paintings that are always going to be real and you can purchase them worry-free such as the Moody painting. But to spot if you are dealing with a real or a fake one can be tricky as you will be looking for differences, some really small, from what the painting should look like. Animal Crossing: New Horizons real paintings Calm painting Common painting Dynamic painting Flowery painting Glowing painting Moody painting Mysterious painting Nice painting Perfect painting Proper painting Sinking painting Twinkling painting Warm painting Worthy painting All of the above have no fake versions, so there is no need to check what you are buying and you can be assured you have the actual version you want. Which of Redd's paintings are fake in Animal Crossing? Here is where things get a little complicated. Every painting not mentioned above has a fake version out there and it can be hard to tell which is real and which isn't. But don't worry, we have you covered, so you can examine what you are getting and tell Redd where to go if he is trying to dupe you. How to tell if the Academic painting is real or fake When you take a look at the painting, keep a close eye on the top right corner and if there is a coffee stain there then that means you are dealing with a fake. The real version, as it should be, is coffee-stain free! How to tell if the Scenic painting is real or fake Pay close attention to the above photo. Towards the left of the painting there are two men by trees with dogs in tow. The fake version cuts one of those men out, so if you only see one man with a bunch of dogs then you are being sold a dodgy painting. How to tell if the Amazing painting is real or fake Notice the gentleman in the middle with his stylish and elegant black hat? Well if you are in possession of a fake version of the painting, he will be hatless and slightly less dressed to impress as he is in the genuine article. How to tell if the Basic painting is real or fake This one comes down to how hairy the person in the painting is. The fake version of the painting has him with a lot of head hair that is growing over his forehead while the real version, pictured above, has a shorter style with just a little tuft on the forehead. How to tell if the Detailed painting is real or fake An easy one this. If the flowers are blue, it's the real deal for you. If the flowers are purple then this is the bogus one and you should tell Redd where to go! How to tell if the Famous painting is real or fake Look at the eyebrows and if they look normal, then this is the legit painting that you want. The real version is pictured above while the fake has brows that are far from the eyes and point upwards - an easy one to spot. How to tell if the Graceful painting is real or fake This one's a bit trickier, as there are actually two possible fakes out there. The real one is pictured above, but one of the fakes, and the most common, has the woman in the painting much larger and taking up most of the frame- so avoid that one. Also, look for one where she is facing the other way, as that is also dodgy. How to tell if the Jolly painting is real or fake Another one that is not immediately obvious. You are looking for a specific weed here to tell whether this is real or not. Take a look above at the real version and you will see a weed sticking out in the bottom right corner - if it isn't there, you have a forgery on your hands! How to tell if the Moving painting is real or fake Take a look at the real one pictured above and notice the trees that are in the top right-hand corner. If they are there, then you can go ahead and purchase the painting safe in the knowledge that it is genuine. If they are missing, it's a fake. How to tell if the Quaint painting is real or fake This is another hard spot if you don't know what you are looking for, as it is all to do with how much water is being poured. Above is the correct amount to know whether you are dealing with a legitimate version, but any more water indicates a fake version. How to tell if the Scary painting is real or fake We have another eyebrow situation with the Scary painting. Take a look at the brows above and pay attention to the direction they are facing. If that matches what you see then you are all good, but if the brows are facing a different direction then you have a fake on your hands How to tell if the Serene painting is real or fake Another one that is quite tricky, even if you do know what you are looking for. A discoloured animal is key here, so take a look at the above photo and make sure that the animal in the painting you are buying matches that colouring perfectly - the fake one is slightly greyer. How to tell if the Solemn painting is real or fake This is a really tough one to spot so we have zoomed right in on the key bit you need to know. See the man in the background in the doorway? Well, that is how his arm is supposed to be in the real version and in the fake one it is pointing upwards. How to tell if the Wild Painting Left Half is real or fake Another one that's all about colour. Above is how this comical, yet slightly terrifying, monster should look. In the fake version he is green, so just make sure you avoid that - although it does get a little confusing when you buy the other half of this painting. How to tell if the Wild Painting Right Half painting is real or fake The second half of the Wild painting switches things around. This time you are looking for the monster to be green so if he is the same colour as the left version, then you have a fake one in your midst. How to tell if the Wistful painting is real or fake Really tricky this - and there are two fake versions doing the rounds. Take a look at the earring the lady in the painting is wearing. Above is how it should look, but the fake version has a star-shaped earring instead so be on the lookout for that. The second fake painting that we know about has her with eyes closed, so remember to check for a circle earring with open eyes and you are good to go. Follow Radio Times Gaming on Twitter for all the latest insights. Or if you're looking for something to watch, see our TV Guide Visit our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Swing by our hubs for more Gaming and Technology news.
Animal Crossing Summer Solstice: Full list of new items for summer and winter events
To celebrate the summer and winter solstice, some new Animal Crossing items have appeared.
Some new items have been added to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, with the developers plonking in some fresh trinkets to celebrate the summer/winter solstice in the game. As Nintendo explained in an official tweet: "If you're in the northern hemisphere, the 21st [June] is summer solstice, the longest day of the year! If you're in the southern hemisphere, the same day is winter solstice." You don't have to wait until the 21st June for these items to appear - they're available in the game now. As the tweet puts it: "No matter where you are, Nook Shopping has fun seasonal items in stock now!" These season items will be removed from Nook Shopping eventually, so you'll want to act fast if you want to celebrate the summer or winter solstice in your game! Keep on reading for all the essential info. What are the Animal Crossing Summer Solstice new items? We've just loaded up the game here in the UK (which is in northern hemisphere, if you were wondering) and so we can confirm that these are the seasonal items you can currently buy at Nook Shopping: Sunflower crown (1,560 bells) Sunflower rug (1,500 bells) Thank-you Dad mug (600 bells) Thank-you Dad apron (1,100 bells) Nuptial bell (4,500 bells) Nuptial ring pillow (2,200 bells) Nuptial doorplate (1,400 bells) Flower-petal basket (1,200 bells) Only the first two of those - the Sunflower crown and the Sunflower rug - are officially marked as Summer Solstice items, so go in and grab those while you can! What are the Animal Crossing Winter Solstice new items? We're on the wrong half of the planet to see the Animal Crossing winter solstice items for ourselves, but apparently they are a Midwinter sweater and an Aurora wall. So if you're in the southern hemisphere, those are the two items you'll be able to get during this event! This isn't exactly a huge overhaul for Nook Shopping, then, but it's always nice to have some new options in there. Read more on Animal Crossing: How to restart your game in Animal Crossing How to spot a fake painting in Animal Crossing Animal Crossing Build-a-Bear toys revealed When do the Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice end in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Nook Shopping says that you can get the Summer Solstice items in the northern hemisphere "until 21/6", which means they will not be available after 21st June 2021. That's when the summer solstice will end in the game, then, and we'd assume the same is true of the winter solstice. Get into the game and grab these items while you can, then! Check out some of the best subscription deals in gaming below: Get unlimited gaming with Utomik 3 month subscription for £13.49 Buy Nintendo Switch Online 12 months membership for £14.99 Get a 14-day trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for £2.99 Get PS Plus 12 months at CDKeys for £43.99 Visit our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Swing by our hubs for more gaming and technology news. Looking for something to watch? See our TV Guide.
How to restart your game on Animal Crossing New Horizons
You can literally lose months and months in Animal Crossing New Horizons and making your virtual island the best that it can be is quite addictive - even just typing about the game makes us want to pick up our Nintendo Switch and start playing. But there may come a time, for any number of reasons, where you look at your island and wish you could have a do-over. Well, you can as your whole game can be deleted and you can start afresh but, and this is important, you will lose everything including all your items so make sure you really want to do it before going ahead. But if you are cool with that, and there is a way to save some of your items if you do something before deleting, then this is how to do it! Buy Animal Crossing: New Horizons at GAME How to restart Animal Crossing: New Horizons So, there is not actually an in-game way to do this as the developers have opted not to have a restart option in the game menu. Presumably, this is to prevent someone from doing it by mistake and subsequently hurling their console across the room in a fit of rage. Instead, you will have to manually delete all your saved game data so that your Switch will think you have never played the game before - this really is starting from scratch! Delete saved data in Animal Crossing: New Horizons Below are the steps to delete and start over in Animal Crossing: New Horizons but one more reminder - this is a permanent deletion and you can't restore the game to where you were with it once you have deleted it. Read on below too for ways to save some of your items and any DIY recipes that you have not got around to learning yet. Still want to go ahead? Well, this is what you need to do. Go to the Switch Home Screen Select System Settings Go to Data Management Choose Delete Save Data Select Animal Crossing: New Horizons Select Delete All Save Data for this Software Now load up the game and you will be right back at the start. So you can choose your new island, your new character, your new island name, and everything else you did when you first started playing. Read more: How to increase friendship in Animal Crossing New Horizons Animal Crossing's most popular villagers Animal Crossing Build-A-Bear range announced Tips to save items and DIY recipes As mentioned, deleting your game will lose you everything and that includes all items and DIY recipes you may have. You literally will be starting from scratch but there is a workaround for this that will mean you can get some of your things back - just make sure you have a friend in the game that you can trust! Drop items on a Friend's Island first Once you delete your game, you will lose all of your items and you will have to go through all the hoops you went through before to get them back - not ideal. Happily, there is a way around this and you just need a trusted friend who also has the game. Visit their island and drop off any items that you want to keep there. Now when you start your new game, just re-add them as a friend and take a trip to their island to get all your stuff back! For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Hold off learning DIY recipes It's a similar thing with DIY recipes. Make sure you don't learn them as the recipes will be gone once you do. Instead, take them with you when you drop off all the other items you want saved and pick them up when your new island and character are set up! Check out some of the best subscription deals in gaming below: Get unlimited gaming with Utomik 3 month subscription for £13.49 Buy Nintendo Switch Online 12 months membership for £14.99 Get a 14-day trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for £2.99 Get PS Plus 12 months at CDKeys for £43.99 Visit our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Swing by our hubs for more gaming and technology news. Looking for something to watch? See our TV Guide.
May Day Maze Guide: How to complete the Animal Crossing New Horizons Maze
All you need to know about the May Day celebrations!
Animal Crossing will take any excuse to add new content or throw a celebration, so its no surprise there's something special planned for May Day. There is a maze at the heart of the event for you to work your way through, but it's not simple. You will need to do certain things and collect particular objects to be able to find your way back out again. If you do not yet have a way to play the game, all you need is a Nintendo Switch and a copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Once you are set up, you may as well say goodbye to whatever limited social life you still have, as the game is a time-eater in the best possible way. But back to the maze and May Day — keep reading for all that you need to know! When is May Day in Animal Crossing? The event kicks off in Animal Crossing New Horizons on 1st May and it will run for a whole week until 7th May. The event will starts at 5am and ends at the same time seven days later. To take part, you will need to make sure that you have the latest patch installed. Don't worry, you will be prompted to do that when you next boot up the game, if you haven't already done so. This is the update that has all the new content including the Animal Crossing Museum stamp collection. How to complete the Animal Crossing New Horizons Maze First of all you will need to make your way to May Day Island but remember you can only visit once, so you will need to complete it when you arrive. Otherwise you will have to wait and hope that the island comes back for 2022. To go there, just head to Tom Nook and he will give you all the information you need before he sends you on your way to Dodo Airlines. Meet Orville when you get there and he will give you your special May Day Ticket. Then just tell him that you want to go and select 'Use May Day Ticket' to be sent on your merry way! You will have all your inventory items taken off you before you go, but don't worry, you have not been the victim of a virtual island theft — you will have them all returned to you when you get back. When you arrive, you will be greeted by the maze and the mission is to get out of it! It's not just as simple as finding the exit, you will need to collect materials as you go that you will use to make it to further sections. The best thing to do is to pick up every single thing you find, as the last thing you'll want to do is extra backtracking - you will have to backtrack at various points anyway. This is how you can complete the maze. If you want to try it without a guide first then scroll down a bit, as we're spoiling the whole thing here! When you begin, pick up the shovel and dig up the bush to your left. Underneath is some fruit that is native to the island that you will want to collect. Eat the fruit and then shovel up the tree that you will see close by. There is a hole directly ahead of you, so jump over it. To do this, just walk up to it and your avatar will handle the jumping part for you. Now you will see three pieces of wood. Head over to them and pick them up! Keep following the path and jumping the holes until you are just above three holes lined up in a row. Jump over hole three and pick up the materials you will come across, then hop back to where you were. Now do the same with the second and you will see a second tree branch and a Worn Axe to pick up. Once you have jumped back again, you need to head west in the direction you came from until you come across another tree. That Worn Axe you found will come in handy now, as you will use it to chop the tree down, then use the shovel to dig out the stump. Pick up the tree branch and the two pieces of fruit that have been revealed and then make your way to the centre of the maze. You should be back at those three holes again and the only one you didn't jump across will have been the first one - now is the time to do it. Once you have cleared that hole, keep following the path in a westerly direction until you come across a large rock. Eat a piece of fruit from your inventory and then shatter the rock by whacking it with your shovel, which will reveal an iron nugget to collect. A bit of backtracking now. Just head to where the three pieces of wood were from earlier and there will be another rock in need of smashing. The smashed rock will reveal more fruit and two DIY recipes - Flimsy Axe and Axe - both of which you may well already have back on your own island. Keep following the path until you come to another tree. Now do what you did for the last tree - eat some fruit, destroy it and dig up the stump! Now you will see a DIY workbench. Use it to craft the flimsy axe and then upgrade it to an axe. Back to those three holes again now! Jump across them and you will come to another tree that you will want to chop down with the axe to collect the fruit it leaves behind. There will be another hole to your north. Jump over it and follow the path and you will be back at those original three holes again. Jump back over the first one. You will come to yet another tree and you know what to do by this point - axe it down! Now you will have a new hole to jump over! Once you have cleared it you will come to your last bit of fruit, so collect that and then jump over the next hole. Just make sure you do not consume the fruit yet. Next, and we are nearly at the end, you will come to three trees, so just take them down with your tools. And that's it! You'll now be at the end of the maze. Congratulations on making it through! If you do get lost at any point, use the '! Rescue Service' and you will be transported back to the start. You shouldn't need to do this if you follow the guide, but at least there is a way to reset things if you do get into a muddle. Read more: Nintendo Switch printer accessory revealed Animal Crossing's most popular villagers Animal Crossing Build-A-Bear range announced How to get Rover's Rewards For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Wondering about the point of completing the maze? Some shiny rewards, of course, courtesy of Rover! Once you exit the maze, Rover the cat will be waiting for you. Just have a chat with him and he will give you Rover's Briefcase. This will be sent to you when you get back to your own island. There is more to find before you go though, so here is what to do: Dig up the bush near Rover's campfire and you will get four Bell Vouchers. Now dig up the bushes that are located behind the tree and you can now access the left-hand side of the maze. Run around the maze and head to the beginning where you will see three rocks. Now consume that fruit you collected just before leaving the maze and then destroy the rocks to nab yourself five more Bell Vouchers. You will now have nine Bell Vouchers that can be exchanged for 27,000 Bells. Now you have everything there is to collect from this May Day excursion, so all you need to do now is leave. To do this, dig up the two bushes that should be to your right and then walk around until you meet Wilbur, who will send you home. When you get back to your own island, head straight to your postbox and all the rewards you have earned will be there waiting for you! You can go back to Tom Nook to let him know what you thought of the adventure if you like, but other than that, you're all done. Happy May Day! 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Animal Crossing update (28th April): What's new for May Day and International Museum Day?
Lots of new things to do in Animal Crossing!
There are more updates on the way in Animal Crossing New Horizons and the one that is coming on April 28th sees May Day, museums and weddings taking centre stage. If you do not yet have a way to play the game, all you need is a Nintendo Switch and a copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Once you are set up, you may as well say goodbye to whatever limited social life you still have, as the game is a time-eater in the best possible way. One of the reasons it's such an all-consuming game is that there's a continuous stream of updates. Now we are in Spring there are more to come, all detailed below, while there's already speculation about what the game will give us to celebrate the summer season. But as for the April update, read on for all we know so far. Buy Nintendo Switch (Welcome To Animal Crossing Edition) at Amazon Animal Crossing update release date and time: When does it drop? Nintendo has promised on its official website that a software update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons will arrive on Wednesday 28th April 2021, but the company stopped short of confirming the exact time for the update. As soon as it's ready, you should be prompted to download the update when you try to open the game. If you're running low on storage space, it might be time to invest in a Nintendo Switch SD card. What is in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons April update? Well, there are quite a lot of events on the way and we know at least some of what we will be doing in the game until the end of wedding season in June! Here is what we know so far (we do expect more updates to go live between now and the end of June and we will update you as soon as we hear more). May Day - Running April 29th - May 7th: There's an interesting island that you'll be able to explore as part of the May Day celebrations, but there are a couple of important things to note. Firstly, you can only visit during the above dates, and it is also a one time deal, so there will be no revisits allowed. Don't forget to go and see what all the fuss is about! International Museum Day - Running May 18th - May 31st: To celebrate International Museum Day, players can take part in a Stamp Rally between May 18th-31st. Head over and speak to Blathers on, or after, May 18th and you will get a special stamp card. Then you can view fish, insects, fossils and art and get stamps as you do it! Read more: Nintendo Switch printer accessory revealed Animal Crossing most popular villagers Animal Crossing Build-A-Bear range announced Wedding Season - Running June 1st - June 30th: It's the wedding anniversary of Reese and Cyrus and as they, thankfully, are still together with no signs of impending divorce proceedings, we can celebrate with them! Head on over to Harvey's island in June and they will be there to keep their tradition alive. You can help them take some photos to remember when you see them, and maybe even help them decorate so they can have the perfect anniversary. Also if you visit Nook's Shopping or Able Sisters during the event you will see wedding-themed furniture and fashion items to purchase - get them quick before they are gone! As well as all the above, there will also be new seasonal items added. We're waiting for all the details of what they will be, but we do know that some will be Mother's Day related, while another addition will be Cheese rolling (which sounds awesome, doesn't it?). Check out some of the best subscription deals in gaming below: Get unlimited gaming with Utomik 3 month subscription for £13.49 Buy Nintendo Switch Online 12 months membership for £14.99 Get a 14-day trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for £2.99 Get PS Plus 12 months at CDKeys for £43.99 Visit our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Swing by our hubs for more gaming and technology news. Looking for something to watch? See our TV Guide.
Animal Crossing New Horizons Friendship Guide: How to increase friendship
Friendships are not just for the real world.
We have just passed the one year anniversary of Animal Crossing New Horizons on the Nintendo Switch and if you think that means things may start slowing down in the game, you would be very wrong. There has been so much added to the game since it launched and the seasonal updates (that match our local seasons) means the landscape often changes and with that comes new things to do. But some things are consistent and will constantly need to be worked on; including building up friendships with your fellow islanders to keep them sweet and to make sure that your virtual island is a place that they will want to stay. If you need help building those friendships and you want some tips on how to go about it, we have you covered! Buy Nintendo Switch (Welcome To Animal Crossing Edition) at Amazon How do friendship levels work in Animal Crossing? The simplest way to explain how friendship levels work in the game is to look at the points system. When you start playing the game, any villager on your island will start with 25 points and it is then down to you how many points they gain, or how many they lose. There are 3 friendship tiers to work through with each villager and you get new interactions unlocked as you play through the six levels that it entails. What are the friendship tiers in Animal Crossing? As mentioned, there are three tiers here and each one will unlock new things. Levels One and Two: New Friends Tier This is where you will start and level one is where you will stay until your points go past 29 - or you let them drop so low that the villager decides that they would rather live elsewhere. Level two ranges from 30-59 points and to reach this is relatively easy, just chat to whoever it is you are looking to build more of a friendship with and do it regularly. Once you reach level two you will be able to send and receive daily gifts so even if you don't want to go any further, it is worth doing the minimum amount of work at least. Levels Three and Four: Good Friends Tier Once you hit 60 points you will have officially got yourself up to the level of being a good friend - congrats! Now you will find that the villagers you have hit level three will be able to sell you items and they may even have a new nickname for you. As for level four, well when you reach that you will be able to change the catchphrase of the villager and the points here go from 100 to 149. Levels Five and Six: Best Friends Tier We're in BFF territory now! 150-199 points are level five and when you get to that level you will find that you can now change the greeting of the villager and you can get a photo of them. Clear 200 points and you are will be at the highest level, level six, and villagers can now ask you to buy items. One important, and annoying, thing to note with the point system is that you can't track the points that you are on with a villager. You can get a rough idea by interacting with them and seeing what options appear - so if you can only buy items from a villager then you will know that you're on level three. Not ideal, but at least you will have a rough idea of where you are at. Read more: Nintendo Switch printer accessory revealed Animal Crossing most popular villagers Animal Crossing Build-A-Bear range announced How to increase friendship levels in Animal Crossing So, as we say, continuing to chat to your villagers is a great way to consistently build points and level up your friendships. But if you only do that then you will likely find it will take you quite some time to get to level six - thankfully there are ways to speed the process up a tad. Gifting Because all solid friendships are based on the number of gifts you give them, right? Well, this is definitely the case for the shallow villagers of Animal Crossing as gifting is a great way to speed the levelling process up. Below are the items that can be gifted and how many points you can get for each one. You can only gift one per day - just in case you were hoping to stock up and go on a point gaining binge. All Furniture - 3 Points Flowers, Bugs, Fish, Umbrella, Watering Can, Fishing Rod - 2 Points Preferred Clothing or Favorite Music - 2 Points None-Preferred Clothing - 1 Point All Other Items (Except Garbage and Spoiled Turnips) - 1 Point There are also birthday gifts that work slightly differently. They are split into different tiers and you get more points depending on what tier you are on. Tier One - 3 Points A Bug, Fish, Fossil, or Seashell Worth Up To 500 Bells Any Other Item Worth Up To 125 Bells Tier Two - 4 Points A Bug, Fish, Fossil, or Seashell Worth 501 to 1999 Bells Any Other Item Worth 126 to 499 Bells Tier Three - 5 Points Items or Clothing They Already Own Or Clothing You Are Wearing Turnips, Fruits, Cake Or Mushrooms A Bug, Fish, Fossil, or Seashell Worth 2000 Bells or More Any Other Item Worth 500 Bells or More Quests Sickness quests If a villager is staying inside then there is every chance that they are not feeling well - but as COVID has not made its way to the Animal Crossing islands you can still check-in and see how they are doing. Just be armed with medicine when you see them and you will secure yourself a point. Want a bonus point? Just go visit someone under the weather after another villager tells you about it - simple! Treasure hunt Treasure hunts are timed and if you have three minutes to find the loot then you know that you have a tough one on your hands (six minutes is an easier one but the harder one nets you a bonus point). If you fail to find the item in time then it's worth carrying on as you will still gain a friendship point for bringing it back to whoever set you the task. And more importantly, you will actually lose a point if you give up - so keep on hunting! Interact with villagers You can also take some part in some easy interactions to get a few points here and there. For example: Talking To A Villager Each Day (First Conversation Only) - 1 point Selling An Item To A Villager Based On Your Conversation - 1 Point Catching A Villager's Fleas - 5 Points Equally, you may want someone off of your island - not everyone gets along - and you can also do some things to lose points. Such as: Pushing A Villager - 3 Points deducted Hitting A Villager With A Net - 3 Points deducted Gifting A Villager Garbage or Spoiled Turnips - 2 Points deducted If someone handed us a spoiled turnip we would want a lot more than two points taken away but that might just be us. Collecting bugs and fish If a villager requires bugs or fish, just go and collect them for a point! Want a bonus point? Seek out a high value one worth over 2000 bells. Recovering lost items Points can be gained by recovering the bags or books that you will find on the ground. Ask a villager about them and they will point you in the direction of the owner and you will get the point once you have handed it over. Manage to find out who owns it without any additional help and you will get a bonus point. Villager deliveries Become your islands postman (kind of) by delivering a gift from one islander to another - and you will get 3 points from both the giver and the receiver for doing this providing you do it by the end of the following day at the latest. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Why are friendship levels important in Animal Crossing? Well for one, you are less likely to lose a villager if you are best friends with them - best friends forever should always mean forever! You also will find that you will be able to get a framed photo with level six friends although it is not a guarantee you will be able to get one. 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How to create hybrid flowers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Get some colour in your life and create your own hybrid flowers in Nintendo Switch's game
Lockdown favourite Animal Crossing: New Horizons is still an incredibly popular game, and one way in which you can personalise your island is by getting different flowers and creating some beautiful gardens. It's been more than a year since this version of Animal Crossing launched into the world, and the game has served up lots of new stuff recently including the Sanrio Amiibo Cards and the big Mario update. However, shiny new things do not stop us from caring about all the flowers in Animal Crossing. If you want to find out how to get all the Animal Crossing flower types, including the hybrid colour options, keep on reading and we'll tell you all about it. How to get all the Animal Crossing: New Horizons flower types Right, if your aim is to get all the Animal Crossing: New Horizons flowers, you'll have to plan a bit. There will be specific flowers native to your island, but then you need to travel a little further, to friends' islands, to make sure you get the others. You could use the Nook Miles Ticket trips, but there's an element of luck in that. Another way to get flowers in Animal Crossing is to head over to Nook Shopping and buy the seeds that you need. However, the selection of products at Nook Shopping is on a random rotation, so you'll have to keep checking back on different days to see what seeds are in stock. If you particularly want one sort of flower (e.g. if you really want to know how to get Cosmos flowers), you'll want to check the shop every day until they show up in seed form. Or you could try to find a friend that already has them, fly over to their island, and then pick some up. Either way, a bit of faff is required! Full list of Animal Crossing: New Horizons flowers Here's what flowers you can get in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Cosmos Hyacinths Lilies Mums Pansies Roses Tulips Windflowers How to make Animal Crossing: New Horizons hybrid flowers As before, you can crossbreed your flowers to get hybrids giving you new colours that you can't buy or aren't natural ones you'd find. Get ready to go all Dr Frankenstein. You need to plant your flowers in a pattern - think checkerboard - on your island. The checkerboard gives them space to cross-pollinate (check you with all the science) and breed. The hybrid flowers will grow in the gaps you leave. Easy. You need to water the flowers daily, that can be by you or the watering can, or rain. If the flowers sparkle then they've been watered. Full list of Animal Crossing: New Horizons hybrid flowers The Animal Crossing: New Horizons hybrid flowers that have been confirmed are all below. People have experimented, but @whispwill on Twitter has been a hero and done most of the work for us all. Check out the thread for a nice full list. View oEmbed on the source website Read more about Animal Crossing: The most popular villagers in Animal Crossing Animal Crossing Build-A-Bear range revealed How to get water eggs in Animal Crossing What Animal Crossing: New Horizons flower colour variations are there? So we have our lists, we know what's possible, but what colour variations are there? This isn't like the colour wheel chart at school ok, some of these make no sense, but what sort of fun would it be if they did? Cosmos Red and White = pink Red and Yellow = orange Red and Red = black Hyacinths White and Red = Pink White and White = Blue Yellow and Red = Orange Blue and Blue = Purple Lillies Red and White = Pink Red and Yellow = Orange Red and Red = Black Mums White and Red = Pink White and White = Purple Purple and Purple = Green Pansies White and White = Blue Red and Yellow = Orange Red and Red = Purple Orange and Orange = Purple Blue and Blue = Purple Roses Red and White = Pink Red and Yellow = Orange Red and Red = Black White and White = Purple Orange and Orange = Blue Tulips Red and White = Pink Red and Yellow = Orange Red and Red = Black Orange and Orange = Purple Windflowers Red and Orange = Pink Orange and White = Blue White and White = Blue Blue and Pink = Purple Blue and Blue = Purple For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 And that's your lot! The world of Animal Crossing is a colourful place, basically, and you've got plenty of options when it comes to decking out your island with some lovely flower arrangements. Check out some of the best subscription deals in gaming below: Buy Nintendo Switch Online 12 months membership for £14.99 Get unlimited gaming with Utomik 3 month subscription for £13.49 Get Xbox Live 12 month Gold Subscription for £32.71 Get PS Plus 12 months at CDKeys for £43.99 Visit our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Swing by our hubs for more gaming and technology news. Looking for something to watch? See our TV Guide.
Animal Crossing most popular villagers: Best islanders to choose
Who's the cream of the crop in Animal Crossing?
Animal Crossing: New Horizons needs little introduction after growing a huge following over the course of 2020, offering gamers a form of escapism during those long hours at home in lockdown. The aim of the game is to build your own paradise on a virtual island where you will come across different characters that each offer different things. There are over 390 islanders to interact with at last count, and narrowing them down is a tricky task. So if you want to know which islanders are the best ones to spend time with, these are the details you need to know. Buy Animal Crossing: New Horizons at GAME Best islanders to choose in Animal Crossing Raymond You'll be hard-pressed to find a villager in Animal Crossing that is more popular than Raymond. He has heterochromia, which means his eyes are different colours, and he wears cool, business-like attire. His personality type is Smug – and you don't often find Smug islanders in the game. Raymond is a highly sought-after character and you can really cash in if he is on your island; other players will be willing to part with serious in-game money for the chance to have him relocate to theirs. No wonder he is so popular! Diana Diana is a deer and, we assume, named after the Roman deity with the same name (the goddess of wild animals and hunting) whose symbol was a deer. While she has the Snooty personality type, she is nowhere near as snooty as other islanders you will come across – in fact she can actually be quite nice! Zucker Look how sweet Zucker looks reading a book! His catchphrase is "bloop" and he is certainly one of the more popular octopus characters in the game. He is also incredibly lazy – which is a trait that we can respect. Bob Bob is a legacy character and therefore, a favourite of many. He is believed to be the first character created for the game and he has been a part of every game in the series so far. Like Zucker, he also has the Lazy personality type, which makes him pleasant to interact with. Plus his purple design looks cool! You can't go wrong with Bob. Coco With hollow eyes and mouth, Coco's appearance differs to other characters, however many find her design intriguing. Popular owing to her Normal personality type, you'll almost always find Coco friendly and approachable. Still, a bit sinister-looking though. Audie Audie is unlike any of the other characters on this list as she was named after a fan of Animal Crossing – an elderly lady who was so addicted to the game she clocked up a whopping 3,500 hours playing the New Leaf version. Audie's home is always gorgeously decorated and you'll find it hard meeting a character with a more positive outlook on life. Marshal The snarky side-eye look that Marshal gives is brilliant and, with the possible exception of Zucker, he is our choice for cutest character in the game. Look at that little bow tie! While he is similar to Raymond, you won't get as much dollar for trading him but you will get more than enough – if you even want him off your island, that is. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Ankha The highly sough-after islander Ankha, who is ancient Egyptian themed, has one of the coolest character designs in the game. Inside her home you will find plenty of amazing goodies too, quite a lot of them made out of solid gold. (And yes, that even includes her toilet!) Marina Another octopus here and the only female octopus you will find. Marina has a pink design and is very rare – indeed, there are players that have been trying to find her for some time. If she ends up on your island, try to keep her there! Fauna Want to have the nicest character in the entire Animal Crossing franchise on your island? If so, look for Fauna. She never has a bad word to say about anybody. A keen gardener, she loves nothing more than walking around the island, watering your flowers. Not only is she lovely, she's super helpful too! Check out some of the best subscription deals in gaming below: Buy Nintendo Switch Online 12 months membership for £14.99 Get unlimited gaming with Utomik 3 month subscription for £13.49 Want more Animal Crossing content? Discover how to visit Dream Islands in Animal Crossing or find out why you can't change island names in Animal Crossing. Visit our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Swing by our hubs for more gaming and technology news. Or, are you looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide. The Radio Times Easter issue is out now.
Animal Crossing Build-A-Bear range announced – price and where to get them
Two incredibly cute brands come together for a perfect crossover.
Do you love Animal Crossing? Do you love Build-A-Bear? If the answer is yes, then we have good news for you. And if the answer is no, well, why are you reading an article about Animal Crossing and Build-A-Bear? The two have recently come together and now Build-A-Bear has a range of Animal Crossing products for you to get your hands on. The collection was made available on April 6th, to large queue times, and while there have been some fans who have bemoaned the lack of choice available – and we will get to that in a moment – here is everything you need to know about how to start building. Where to buy Build-A-Bear in Animal Crossing Before we talk about where you can buy the bears to build, let's talk about which ones you can get, as it hasn't gone down overly well with the wider community of gamers who play Animal Crossing. At the time of writing, the only characters you can get in the range are Isabelle and Tom Nook. Now they do have two varieties of each, but it is a very small range which left fans a tad disappointed as they were expecting more – as were we. That being said, we imagine more will be added in time and given how popular these ones have been since they were released, we don't think it will be long before the collection is expanded to include other characters. But if those two sound like characters you want, then all you need to do is head to the official Build-A-Bear store and get buying! How much do Animal Crossing Build-A-Bears cost? The four bears cost £39.50 each and here are the four you can get: Tom Nook Summer Gift Bundle with Theme Music Isabelle Summer Gift Bundle with Theme Music Tom Nook Summer Gift Bundle with Phrases Isabelle Summer Gift Bundle with Phrases Now it is just a case of deciding which one you want first! Check out some of the best subscription deals in gaming below: Buy Nintendo Switch Online 12 months membership for £14.99 Get unlimited gaming with Utomik 3 month subscription for £13.49 Get PS Plus 12 months at CDKeys for £43.99 Visit our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Swing by our hubs for more gaming and technology news. Looking for something to watch? See our TV Guide.
Animal Crossing Bunny Day 2021: How to get Easter Eggs and more
The Easter celebrations for Animal Crossing New Horizons are here!
It's Easter and while that means eating so many chocolate eggs that we feel sick, it also means that there are many new things to do, find and collect in Animal Crossing New Horizon. The game has just celebrated its first birthday and 2020 was quite the year for it as it soared in popularity as the year went on in part because of the pandemic and the lockdown, and also because it is a great game that is always adding new things for players to do. For Easter, we have Bunny Day. If you want to know what cracking things you can get on Bunny Day and what there is to craft, read on for all the eggsciting details! Buy Animal Crossing: New Horizons at GAME What to do on Bunny Day in Animal Crossing? The first thing you are going to want to do is to talk to Zipper. If you missed him when he showed up on March 28th, you can catch him again on April 4th. That is the date when the real fun begins and there are many recipes that you can pick up when talking to him! Bunny Day Arch Recipe: You get this just by talking to Zipper on April 4th. Bunny Day Basket: Give one of each egg type on April 4th. The egg types around are Earth, stone, leaf, wood, sky and last but not least, water eggs. Wobbling Zipper Toy Recipe: Once you have crafted all the other Bunny Day furniture items, chat to Zipper on April 4th. Bunny Day Wand Recipe: Craft the Wobbling Zipper Toy and then head over to Zipper for a conversation on April 4th. What special Bunny Day items can you get in Animal Crossing? It is not just eggs that are about for Easter - there are many items you can pick up for Bunny day too! Here is the list and how much you will have to scramble together to shell out on them. Just head to Nook's Cranny and they will be available to buy. Bunny Day Candy - 1300 Bells Bunny Day Garden Flag - 1500 Bells Bunny Day Planter Box - 2300 Bells Bunny Day Topiary - 2000 Bells Bunny Day Tree - 3800 Bells Read more: Nintendo Switch game releases for April 2021 There are also a huge amount of items that you can craft by finding the various types of eggs that are dotted around your island. Below is everything you can craft, and how many of each egg type you will need in order to do it - when we said there were a lot of things, we were not yolking! Bunny Day bag (1x Earth egg, 1x Stone egg, 1x Leaf egg, 1x Wood egg, 1x Sky egg, 1x Water egg) Bunny Day bed (1x Earth egg, 1x Stone egg, 1x Leaf egg, 1x Wood egg, 1x Sky egg, 1x Water egg) Bunny Day crown (1x Earth egg, 1x Stone egg, 1x Leaf egg, 1x Wood egg, 1x Sky egg, 1x Water egg) Bunny Day fence (1x Earth egg, 1x Stone egg, 1x Leaf egg, 1x Wood egg, 1x Sky egg, 1x Water egg) Bunny Day balloons (1x Stone egg, 1x Wood egg, 1x Water egg) Bunny Day flooring (2x Earth egg, 2x Stone egg, 2x Leaf egg, 2x Wood egg, 2x Sky egg, 2x Water egg) Bunny Day glowy garland (1x Earth egg, 1x Stone egg, 1x Leaf egg, 1x Wood egg, 1x Sky egg, 1x Water egg) Bunny Day lamp (4x Wood egg) Bunny Day merry balloons (1x Earth egg, 1x leaf egg, 1x Sky egg) Bunny Day rug (1x Earth egg, 1x Stone egg, 1x Leaf egg, 1x Wood egg, 1x Sky egg, 1x Water egg) Bunny Day stool (3x Water egg) Bunny Day table (4x Earth egg) Bunny Day vanity (4x Leaf egg) Bunny Day wall (2x Earth egg, 2x Stone egg, 2x Leaf egg, 2x Wood egg, 2x Sky egg, 2x Water egg) Bunny Day wall clock (3x Sky egg) Bunny Day wardrobe (4x Stone egg) Bunny Day wreath (1x Earth egg, 1x Stone egg, 1x Leaf egg, 1x Wood egg, 1x Sky egg, 1x Water egg) How to get eggs on Bunny Day in Animal Crossing How to find Earth eggs in Animal Crossing Earth eggs are buried in the ground on your island and to find them you just need to walk around and keep your eyes on the ground until you spot a ‘Star’ or ‘X’. Once you have seen one, use your shovel to dig and an egg will be yours. How to find Stone eggs in Animal Crossing You can get stone eggs the same way that you collect stone, clay, and iron nuggets - they are inside rocks that are found dotted around your island. Some rocks will give no eggs but you can get up to 8 from a single one and you can also get them via mystery tours where the drop rate for the eggs appears to be higher. How to find Leaf eggs in Animal Crossing Look to the trees! Leaf eggs are found in trees that do not have fruit in them but keep a close eye as they don't look drastically different from the fruit that is normally in them. The eggs are mostly green so keep that in mind while hunting for them. Once you have found them, just give the tree a shake and you will be able to pick the eggs up. Around three trees and nine leaf eggs will appear each day. But if you want more, head off on a mystery tour! How to find Wood eggs in Animal Crossing Find wood eggs the same way that you gather Wood, Softwood, and Hardwood crafting materials - by hitting trees! Just equip a Flimsy Axe, Stone Axe, or Axe tool and when you hit the tree you will get anywhere from no eggs at all to three of them. One interesting fact to note is that coconut trees appear to have a higher drop rate so chop one of those when you see one! How to find Sky eggs in Animal Crossing Look up! You'll spot gifts floating around in the sky that you will be able to shoot down with your slingshot. You'll know if you are looking at one you want as the design of the balloon is egg-themed. You won't always get an egg though as sometimes you will get a recipe so take one down whenever you get the chance - just make sure you are playing solo as they will not appear if you are playing the game with others. How to find Water eggs in Animal Crossing To find water eggs, you'll need to go fishing! Look on the beaches and rivers on your island and get fishing and you will eventually catch a water egg. You can also come across these by going on a mystery tour from your island airport. Check out some of the best subscription deals in gaming below: Get unlimited gaming with Utomik 3 month subscription for £13.49 Get Xbox Live 12 month Gold Subscription for £32.71 Get PS Plus 12 months at CDKeys for £43.99 Visit our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Swing by our hubs for more gaming and technology news. Looking for something to watch? See our TV Guide. The Radio Times Easter issue is out now.
How to get water eggs in Animal Crossing fast
You know how in Animal Crossing New Horizons there are always a bazillion things to collect? Well, you can add eggs to the list now - and there are water eggs too! The eggs have been added for Bunny Day, part of the Easter celebration of the game of virtual islands and they follow numerous updates that have come along recently including the addition of Mario in Animal Crossing and whoopee cushions that were added for April Fools Day as well as the Sanrio Amiibo cards. For all you need to know about water eggs and how you can find them, read on for our step by step guide. Buy Animal Crossing: New Horizons at GAME Animal Crossing guides How to get water eggs in Animal Crossing New Horizon There are actually two different ways you can find water eggs in the game so let's break them down. Option 1 4th April is Bunny Day and when the day rolls around, you'll need to start fishing! The water eggs are, perhaps unsurprisingly, found in the water and they can be caught by fishing just like you normally would. The beaches and the rivers on your island should see them spawn so just be ready to catch them! Option 2 The second way involves going on the Mystery Tour! These tours depart from your airport and they take you off to random locations that you have never visited before and you will be able to find water eggs when you are exploring. The eggs themselves are easy to get hold of but remember that there is a time limit on how long they will be around - so be quick about it! What special Bunny Day items can you get in Animal Crossing? It is not just eggs that are about for Easter - there are many items you can pick up for Bunny day too! Here is the list and how much they will cost you! Bunny Day Candy - 1300 Bells Bunny Day Garden Flag - 1500 Bells Bunny Day Planter Box - 2300 Bells Bunny Day Topiary - 2000 Bells Bunny Day Tree - 3800 Bells Check out our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Visit our hubs for more Gaming and Technology news. Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide.
Animal Crossing Sanrio Amiibo cards: Where to buy the new Hello Kitty items
We've got the product links, price and release date details.
For Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans, the new content just keeps coming. We've already had the Animal Crossing Mario update this week, and now Nintendo is adding Hello Kitty content into the game through a set of Sanrio Amiibo cards. Sanrio, if you're unfamiliar, is the Japanese company behind Hello Kitty and several other cute characters. Fans of the Sanrio brands Hello Kitty, Little Twin Stars and My Melody will be very pleased with this selection of cards, which brings together characters from those worlds with items and outfits to match. There are six cards in the pack, with each of them being tied to a particular Sanrio character. Rila, Chai, Marty, Étoile, Chai, Chelsea and Toby are the characters on the cards. And if you purchase the cards, each one of those characters will be available as a villager on your island, with their own home and unique items to go in it. Long-term fans of Animal Crossing will remember that the DS-era game, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, also had a Sanrio content pack. Keep on reading and we'll tell you all the essential info about this new collaboration between Nintendo's Animal Crossing and Sanrio's iconic brands. Buy Animal Crossing: New Horizons at GAME When is the Animal Crossing Sanrio Amiibo Cards release date? Using Isabelle from Animal Crossing's official Twitter account, Nintendo had confirmed that the Animal Crossing Sanrio Amiibo cards would launch on 26th March 2021. A further Tweet from the official Nintendo UK account confirmed that the cards will also launch in Britain, and the Nintendo UK website is promising to ship them by 9th April 2021. Animal Crossing Sanrio Amiibo Cards price: How much do they cost? How much will it cost to add all this Hello Kitty content to your game? Your bank balance can release a sigh of relief, because the price is pretty low this time around: the pack containing all six cards will have a price of $5.99 USD or $6.99 in Canadian dollars. The UK price in GBP will be £4.99, it's been confirmed. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Where can you buy the Animal Crossing Sanrio Amiibo Cards? Over in the USA, the Animal Crossing Sanrio Amiibo Cards will be exclusively sold at Target, where a product page is now live. In Canada, both Best Buy and Amazon have already published product pages for the cards. And here in the UK, the cards are being sold exclusively on the Nintendo UK website, where pre-orders are being accepted now. Is there an Animal Crossing Sanrio Amiibo Cards trailer? Animal Crossing is already considered one of the best Nintendo Switch games among many fans, but this update could make it even better. You can take a look at the Sanrio content in the trailer below. View oEmbed on the source website What is in the Animal Crossing Sanrio update? Prior to the release of the Animal Crossing Sanrio Amiibo Cards, a software update to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game arrived on, 18th March - this update adds compatibility with the new cards, allowing everyone who buys the cards to invite the characters to their campsite as residents, and Sanrio-themed furniture will be available to buy. However, the update also adds several non-Sanrio upgrades. The Custom Design App on the NookPhone gets new Pro Design styles and 100 extra slots, you'll also soon be able to earn Nook Points on NookLink that you can exchange for prizes. New seasonal items will be available in the shop, Nintendo Switch Online members can receive an exclusive silk rug, Bunny Day is making a return and Animal Crossing Tour Creator launches on April 24th. Oh, and everyone got free cake on 20th March, the first anniversary of New Horizons! Check out our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Visit our hubs for more gaming and technology news. Looking for the full set of TV listings? Check out our TV Guide.
Animal Crossing update (18th March): What's new from whoopee cushions to umbrellas
If you have found yourself thinking that one of the big things missing from Animal Crossing New Horizons is whoopee cushions, then this new update is the one you have been waiting for! If you do not yet have a way to play the game, all you need is a Nintendo Switch and a copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons but be warned, we cannot be held responsible for the insane amount of time you will lose while playing it – it is highly addictive! And it is a great time to pick the game up as there have been some amazing updates announced lately, including Mario being involved in Animal Crossing now. But as for what is new in the March update, read on for all we know so far. What is in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons March update? While this is not the biggest update that the game has seen, this one does have some notable changes and the biggest developments are surrounding your NookPhone. The design app has been given an overhaul and it now has 50 design slots included to both the normal and Pro custom design modes - now umbrellas, small flags, uchiwa fans, and photo stands can all be customised. To get the upgrade, you will need to head to Nook Miles at the terminal in the Resident Services building where you can also spend Nook Miles to add the Custom Design portal. Another update is a mini birthday one to celebrate the one year anniversary of the release of the game - yes, it has only been a year and yes, we had to triple check that as it definitely feels a lot longer! A cake has been added to mark the anniversary and Sanrio-themed items have also been included. April Fools Day is right around the corner and that's why the whoopee cushions have been added (we hope they are here to stay) and prom-themed items will be available from Nook Shopping so you can host a virtual dance party - the only type of dance party we can go to at the moment. And that's your lot. So yes, it's a small update but the additions are welcome ones and now we are at the one-year mark of the game, expect bigger changes and updates to come in the next few weeks and months. Check out our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Visit our hubs for more gaming and technology news. Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide.
Animal Crossing Dream Address guide: Dream Codes list and how to use them
You can travel to many places just by dreaming!
It would be fair to say that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is not a simple game. There are always things to do, always new content rolling out like the much-hyped Mario update, and even something as simple as falling asleep has more to it. When you sleep in the game you can dream, and dreaming enables you to head off and explore other islands - and some very different sorts of islands at that. So read on for all you need to know about dreaming in Animal Crossing and where you can choose to go while you are doing it. Buy Animal Crossing: New Horizons at GAME What are Dream Islands? There is a difference between heading to another island the traditional way, via an airport, and going to one while dreaming. For one, you cannot take anything with you when you go. If you do try to bring items along, Luna will take them all away from you - but don't worry, you will get everything back. You also can't really do much while you are visiting Dream Islands. You can explore, and you can download custom designs that you come across, but that's essentially as much as you can do. As for what islands are able to be visited, well that is up to the person who designed it. You can set a code that is displayed on your passport and map and that is what people will use to visit your island as they snooze. That is also how you find other codes for places to pay a visit. It is important to note here that if you do plan on visiting somewhere while sleeping, you cannot be wearing a Transformation Wand Outfit. How to dream in Animal Crossing Getting off to sleep is much easier in the game than it can be in real life - which makes us very jealous. All you need to do is follow these steps: Go to your house and lay down in the bed. When the options come up, select 'I want to sleep' Now choose 'I want to dream' Make sure you are online. Enter the Dream Address Code of your choice Now you will arrive there and you are free to explore! When you are done looking around, you just need to return to the bed and lie down. If you also want to share your dream address, you also do this from the bed, so just select 'I'd like to share a dream.' For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Best Animal Crossing Dream Address Codes list As you would probably expect - there are a lot of these to choose from. Anyone can create a Dream Code so that means there are countless possibilities of places to go. We have rounded up some highlights below of islands that we have seen that are worth a visit. Midsommar inspired island DA-8746-6796-6033 The 9 Circles of Hell DA-9184-7436-2844 Evening Fancy Pink Forest DA-4641-5831-5543 Canal Market and Garden DA-4398-2460-1263 Dream of Kisiwa Tu DA-4635-1519-7819 Japanese city-themed island DA-3051-6058-2486 Mexico DA-0320-5826-7470 Pac-Man surprise DA-8507-2627-3566 But as we mentioned, this is just the tip of the iceberg, so keep an eye out for the many more codes that are out there, as you will never run out of places to explore while your character sleeps the day or night away. Check out our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Visit our hubs for more gaming and technology news. Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide.
Animal Crossing island names and why you can't change it
Even if you have never played it, the chances are that you will have heard all about Animal Crossing New Horizons, The game has an exciting new Mario update, and players are currently on the hunt for young spring bamboo now that spring is starting. But if you are looking to get the game for the first time, one of the key things you will do very early on is to give your new tropical island virtual home a name - and be warned that you cannot change it once that is done. Here is all you need to know about naming your island in Animal Crossing, and the reason you never get an option to change it. Buy Animal Crossing: New Horizons at GAME Naming your island in Animal Crossing Once you are up and running in Animal Crossing, you will find that most things can be changed at a later point in the game. Buildings can be moved from one place to another and your appearance can go through an overhaul, but the one thing you can never do is to change the name. So picking one initially is important but as you will be stuck with it, it could be best to not make it a name that is too personal to you - having to spend your time on an island named after an ex, for example, sounds like zero fun at all. And you will see the name a lot too. Characters will refer to it by name, it will show in your passport (in-game not real life, just to clarify) so there is no shaking it if you find yourself stuck with a name that you no longer what. Some other things to know about naming your island are: It can only be a maximum of 10 characters long. Any online friends you have will be able to see the name. Why can't you change the name of your island in Animal Crossing? As mentioned, the name you choose is the name you will always have - short of deleting the game and starting over which is not an option for us considering how much we have done to our islands. As for why you can't change this when everything else can be amended, well there has never been an official stance on why that is. For us, we think the main reason is to keep things simple. The name of your island is used so much and is such a big part of your online identity, that to be able to keep changing it will mess with that and could well be confusing for other players who are planning to visit you. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. We do hope that the rules on this are relaxed and that you are allowed at least one name change at some point, but we won't be holding our breath as it does not seem like it's an idea on the developer's minds right now. Check out our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Visit our hubs for more gaming and technology news. Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide.
How to add friends in Animal Crossing New Horizons
Your virtual island experience does not have to be a solitary one...
There is so much to do solo in Animal Crossing New Horizons that you may have not even got around to considering adding friends in the game - the new Mario update and the search for young spring bamboo being just two of the things keeping us busy. But the game does allow you to add friends and bring them over to your island so that you can show off all the progress that you have made, or visit them to feel an insane amount of jealousy over what they have done with theirs. As for how to do it, well make sure that you have a Nintendo Online subscription first, and then follow this handy guide! Buy Animal Crossing: New Horizons at GAME How to add friends in Animal Crossing Make your way to the airport The Dodo Airlines airport is your port of call for making contact with your buddies while on your island. Once you are there, head on over to good old Orville at the desk and he will give you some options. One of those is 'I want visitors' so be sure to select that when you get the chance. Once you have chosen that, you will get the choice of selecting local or online play. Choose online as local will only allow you to play with someone else on the same console. Once that is done, you will get to choose who it is that you want to send an invite to. Choose which friends to invite So, if you already have friends with the game in your Nintendo Switch friends list, the process is really simple. Just choose "All my friends' and that will send an invite to all. If they aren't on your friends' list, you'll need to use a Dodo code. Now remember, anyone that gets a code can come to your island and while they can't go around destroying things, although that would be an interesting multiplayer update that would totally change the game, it is still worth remembering that it is best not to randomly send codes to anyone you come across. All your friends need to do is to go to the airport on their island, say they want to visit an online town and they will be with you shortly. How to make someone a best friend in Animal Crossing This is important. When we said that people who come to your island can't go around and mess things up, they can if they are best friends - so it is wise to make sure that you really do trust this person before you make them a virtual bestie. But if you are sure a person can be trusted, you will need to add them as a Nintendo Switch friend first and if that is done, when you are both on the same island, yours or theirs, open up your Nook phone and look for an app called Best Friends List. Simply find the friend, choose the invite to be a best friend and that's it, besties for life. You'll now be able to manage them whenever they are online and not only that, but Orville can send out a mass invite to all your BFF's at once! Check out our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Visit our hubs for more gaming and technology news. Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide.
It is an exciting time to be a player of Animal Crossing New Horizons with not only the new Mario update on the way but the search for young spring bamboo is underway with all the new crafting details that it entails. There are updates coming all the time to the game and one last summer gave you the ability to do something that you, strangely for a tropical island, were not able to do before - go for a swim. If you are new to the game, or you haven't tried going for a dip yet, here is what you need to know about swimming, and swimming really quickly, in the Nintendo Switch hit. Buy Animal Crossing: New Horizons at GAME How to swim in Animal Crossing How to buy a wetsuit Yep, before you can swim you need to make sure that you are dressed for the part! Make your way to Nook's Cranny if you do not own one yet and you will find it available for purchase in the cabinet that players will know as the place to buy things like tools from. You can also get a wetsuit from your Nook Stop terminal. As for the cost, a wetsuit will set you back 3,000 bells - or you can get a Nook Inc. wetsuit for 800 miles. It is worth noting here that the design of the wetsuits changes all the time so do keep returning to see what new ones are on offer. Now you own a wetsuit, you need to put it on. Simply go to your inventory, select the suit, and then choose to wear it - easy! While the wetsuit will go over whatever clothes you are wearing, you may want to manually remove your shoes and socks as - well nobody likes wet shoes and socks! Start swimming Wetsuit on? Then you're ready to splash! You will get a swimming lesson from Timmy and Tommy before you do it for the first time but if you need a refresher, here are the key details. Head to a beach and choose how you want to get in the water. You can either casually wade into it from the sand, or jump from some rocks if there are any about, or your pier. Just press A when you are ready to enter and you will be swimming before you know it. Once in, you can hold down A to paddle, or keep pressing A to swim. If you do nothing you will just tread water but as this is a fun family game, your character will keep doing it and will never drown - we can see why that creative choice was made. How to swim fast in Animal Crossing Just keep tapping that A button to speed up and navigate your way around your ocean. Swimming is really simple once you are in so just see how much speed you can pick up. Even though you can leave your character in the water with no drowning risks, we imagine that you will want to get them out at some point. So to exit the water, all you need to do is swim back to the shoreline and your character will emerge and walk up the beach once the sea is shallow enough. What can you do while swimming in Animal Crossing? You can catch sea creatures! While swimming about, keep an eye out for bubbles in the water and if you spot one, hit Y to dive and when you emerge, you should have something like a sea anemone to show off! Alternatively, look for shadows after you dive, the camera view will change when you are under, and if you see one, swim towards it and whatever it is will then be yours! For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. That's not all, either. Keep an eye out for a washed-up Gullivarrr (basically Gulliver who's dressed as a pirate), who will ask you to dive for his lost phone. Once you've found it by checking out bubble spots, he'll be on his merry way - though not without sending you some pretty cool pirate swag for helping him out. Check out our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles. Visit our hubs for more gaming and technology news. Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide.