Animal Crossing New Horizons - Nintendo Switch

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a life simulation masterpiece developed and published by Nintendo exclusively for Nintendo Switch. Escape to a deserted island paradise and build the life of your dreams — at your own pace, in your own way. Plant flowers, catch bugs and fish, design your home, befriend charming animal villagers, and gradually transform your island from a bare campsite into a thriving, personalized community. One of the best-selling and most beloved Nintendo Switch games of all time, New Horizons is a timeless, endlessly relaxing experience for players of all ages.

Your Island, Your Way

Animal Crossing: New Horizons gives you complete creative freedom to shape your island paradise exactly as you imagine it. Use the terraforming tools to reshape the land itself — carving rivers, raising cliffs, and placing paths to create your ideal layout. Decorate every inch of your island with thousands of furniture items, plants, and custom designs. Build bridges and inclines, invite new villagers, and develop your island from a humble campsite into a five-star destination that is entirely your own creation.

A Living World That Changes With Time

New Horizons runs in real time — synchronized with your Nintendo Switch's clock — so your island experiences the same seasons, weather, and time of day as the real world. Seasonal events, holiday celebrations, and limited-time visitors keep the island feeling fresh and alive throughout the year. New creatures appear with each season, and the island's appearance transforms beautifully with the changing weather and time of day.

Charming Villagers & Island Life

Your island is home to a cast of charming animal villagers — each with their own unique personality, catchphrase, and home décor. Build friendships by chatting daily, giving gifts, and helping with requests. With hundreds of possible villagers to invite, finding and cultivating your perfect island community is one of New Horizons' most rewarding long-term pursuits.

Multiplayer — Local & Online

Animal Crossing: New Horizons supports up to 8 players online and 4 players locally on a single island — visit friends' islands, trade items, show off your designs, and enjoy the island life together. The Dodo Airlines service makes visiting other islands seamless, opening up a wonderful social dimension to the game.

• Platform: Nintendo Switch (Exclusive)
• Genre: Life Simulation
• Developer & Publisher: Nintendo
• Modes: Single-Player, Local Multiplayer (up to 4), Online Multiplayer (up to 8)
• Features: Full island terraforming, real-time seasons & events, hundreds of villagers, custom designs, furniture crafting, online island visits