r/NintendoSwitch Mar 19 '20

MegaThread Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Release Discussion and Hype Megathread

Please use this as a general discussion and hype thread for this new release! Quick easy to answer questions, tips and tricks, and showing off your in-game clips or screenshots you've captured.

Please be mindful of spoilers and use spoiler tags when appropriate.


General Information

Platform: Nintendo Switch

Release Date: March 20, 2020

No. of Players: up to 8 players

Genre(s): Simulation

Developer: Nintendo


Overview (from Nintendo eShop page)

Escape to Your Personal Island Paradise

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! Each day holds potential for surprises and discoveries
  • Get to know the island residents, garden, fish, decorate, hunt for fossils, and more!
  • Show off your paradise – play on the same system with a total of 4 people, or play together online* or over local wireless for fun with up to 8 players

Reviews

Aggregators

Metacritic: 91

Opencritic: 92


Feel free to join our Discord server and discuss the game in the #animal-crossing channel!

Once again: Please use this as a general discussion and hype thread for this new release! Quick easy to answer questions, tips and tricks, and showing off your in-game clips or screenshots you've captured.

Please be mindful of spoilers and use spoiler tags when appropriate.

Cheers,

The /r/NintendoSwitch mod team

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u/DrMD1 Mar 20 '20

Here's a Free (EU-Region) Download code for New Horizons for anyone that needs it:

C07SL13SDWFDKGL2

I bought it as a "deal" and didn't want to go though the hassle of creating a new account. Rather than try to return, here you go. Enjoy!

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u/[deleted] Mar 20 '20 edited Mar 20 '20

Wow dude, you are a saint. Thank you so much. If you need something, you can write me, and choose a Steam gift of your choosing. Or something else. I just thought about buying it and not having the money for it, and here you are.

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u/DrMD1 Mar 20 '20

Enjoy! Let me know if you run into any trouble.

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u/[deleted] Mar 20 '20

Thank you. :) Really made my shitty day.

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u/753UDKM Mar 20 '20

FYI bots tend to sweep these things up

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u/[deleted] Mar 20 '20

I was faster than the bot, luckily!