Animal Crossing

In Animal Crossing, your character purchases a “deserted island package” and leaves the workaday world behind to live on a pristine, naturally. Originally released in Spring of 2001 for the Nintendo 64 as Dōbutsu no Mori (\'Animal Forest\') in Japan, most English-speaking players are probably familiar with the GameCube version, Dōbutsu no Mori+, which was released in the US in 2002 as Animal Crossing. Animal Crossing is a simple but really, really entertaining \'life sim\' game that takes place in a small town in the country.

Once finalized, island names and primary player names cannot be changed. These names can be seen by others during local/online play, and for that reason these names are subject to moderation. The world of Animal Crossing is welcoming to all, so please don\'t include personal info or offensive words when choosing island and player names.This game does not support the Save Data Cloud functionality of Nintendo Switch Online. However, a limited ability to recover Animal Crossing: New Horizons save data from the server in the event of system failure, loss or theft will be available to Nintendo Switch Online members sometime in the future. Check back for more details as they are available.Animal Crossing: New Horizons does not support the ability to transfer your save file from one Nintendo Switch system to another.

Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs.

Whether playing online. or with others beside you., island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want. Build your community from scratch on a deserted island brimming with possibility. Create your personal getaway and customize your character, home, decorations, and even the landscape itself.

Collect materials to construct everything from furniture to tools! Then, use what you create to give your island a personal touch. Watch as the time of day and seasons match real life—even your hemisphere!

In Animal Crossing, your character purchases a “deserted island package” and leaves the workaday world behind to live on a pristine, naturally. Originally released in Spring of 2001 for the Nintendo 64 as Dōbutsu no Mori (\'Animal Forest\') in Japan, most English-speaking players are probably familiar with the GameCube version, Dōbutsu no Mori+, which was released in the US in 2002 as Animal Crossing. Animal Crossing is a simple but really, really entertaining \'life sim\' game that takes place in a small town in the country.

Once finalized, island names and primary player names cannot be changed. These names can be seen by others during local/online play, and for that reason these names are subject to moderation. The world of Animal Crossing is welcoming to all, so please don\'t include personal info or offensive words when choosing island and player names.This game does not support the Save Data Cloud functionality of Nintendo Switch Online. However, a limited ability to recover Animal Crossing: New Horizons save data from the server in the event of system failure, loss or theft will be available to Nintendo Switch Online members sometime in the future. Check back for more details as they are available.Animal Crossing: New Horizons does not support the ability to transfer your save file from one Nintendo Switch system to another.

Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs.

Whether playing online. or with others beside you., island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want. Build your community from scratch on a deserted island brimming with possibility. Create your personal getaway and customize your character, home, decorations, and even the landscape itself.

Collect materials to construct everything from furniture to tools! Then, use what you create to give your island a personal touch. Watch as the time of day and seasons match real life—even your hemisphere!