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Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020)

Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 5

Nintendo Switch

4.03 from 3734 ratings

6936 members have it in their collection · 1225 playing now · 596 backlogged · 666 wish listed

How long? Main story 196h · with extras 284h · 100% 288h (from 62 logged playthroughs)

Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. 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 … Read more
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. 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. Read less

Details

Developers
Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 5
Publishers
Nintendo
Genres
Simulator
Themes
Kids, Open world, Sandbox
Franchises
Animal Crossing
Series
Animal Crossing
Events
Taipei Game Show 2025, Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct 10.15.2021, Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct 2.20.2020, Nintendo Direct: E3 2019

Release dates

  • Mar 20, 2020 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch
  • Mar 20, 2020 (Full Release) (Europe) Nintendo Switch
  • Oct 25, 2022 (Full Release) (Brazil) Nintendo Switch

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Rating distribution

5 stars
1297
4 stars
1491
3 stars
752
2 stars
161
1 star
33

Community All Reviews Statuses

Predefiance

Status Predefiance Mar 31, 2026

Back at it. I've put about 30 or so hours into it since I've gotten back to it and there's still so much to do. Doesn't help that my wife got into so I had to buy her a copy so I could play it as well. We've had lots of fun checking out each other's island and I've enjoyed …

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Back at it. I've put about 30 or so hours into it since I've gotten back to it and there's still so much to do. Doesn't help that my wife got into so I had to buy her a copy so I could play it as well. We've had lots of fun checking out each other's island and I've enjoyed watching hers grow.

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Pale

Status Pale Jan 21, 2026

Trying so hard to get Mineru and Tulin in my town but man, I gotta kick people out that hav been there for like almost six years…

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Pale

Status Pale Nov 3, 2025

Man, seeing what’s coming in January makes me really want to get back into this. We’ll see if it happens…

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spooky_fae

Status spooky_fae Nov 2, 2025

i cant believe theyre updating this?????? i wake up on a random tuesday and i see that we get a fucking hotel, more room decor mechanics (dont let the players know that the decor is the only good gameplay aspect lol), extra islands and new collab villagers????? AND ITS COMING OUT ON MY BIRTHDAY?

man fuck this game but im …

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i cant believe theyre updating this?????? i wake up on a random tuesday and i see that we get a fucking hotel, more room decor mechanics (dont let the players know that the decor is the only good gameplay aspect lol), extra islands and new collab villagers????? AND ITS COMING OUT ON MY BIRTHDAY?

man fuck this game but im 100% coming back to it (without the villager trafficking now, unfortunately)

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cakeatjobs

Status cakeatjobs Oct 30, 2025

I think it's very funny that Nintendo still won't let you use a Mario profile pic with a Metroid background but you can now have Mineru from Tears of the Kingdom live in your Animal Crossing town

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DucksOnQuack

Status DucksOnQuack Oct 30, 2025

NINTENDO HAS RETURNED GAMES WITHIN GAMES!!!!!! Playable NES games are back and my spark for games within games has returned. My guess is that these are the original 20 NES games that were of the GameCube game.

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georgeypoorgey

Status georgeypoorgey Jul 13, 2025

How am I supposed to leave Nook's Cranny at closing when they put on the music that makes me cry? Like I can't really giddyup outta here when I'm sobbing.

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Roach

Status Roach Jul 8, 2025

Animal Crossing Crocs releasing August 26.

All prices listed in USD:

  • Animal Crossing Platform Clog $70
  • Kids Animal Crossing Classic Clog $55
  • Animal Crossing Creator 5-pack Jibbitz Charms $17
  • Animal Crossing Collector 5-pack Jibbitz Charms $17
  • Animal Crossing Creator Jibbitz Charm: Rosie/Marshal/Bunnie $5

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maeday

Status maeday Jul 21, 2024

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On a less mushy note, here I am from June enjoying my new shark.enter image description here And here I am wondering how I manage to fit all of these giant fish into my House of Leaves ass pockets.

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maeday

Status maeday Jun 15, 2024

Man, I can't explain it really, but playing Animal Crossing is like being at your grandmas house in the best kind of way.

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georgeypoorgey

Status georgeypoorgey Apr 26, 2024

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Looks like he comes in a Community Center set so you gotta fork out like $150 to get yourself a KK minifig

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georgeypoorgey

Status georgeypoorgey Feb 3, 2024

"Shake all the trees so you can find a lucky beehive! They're good luck!"

-My kids helping each other play Animal Crossing

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benhenry3

Status benhenry3 Jan 19, 2024

New Horizons came out at the perfect time! The pandemic had everyone one stuck inside and what better to do than play animal crossing. The game gives you so many freedoms now and you can do so much. There are so many things to collect and to do and the real life timing of events is really cool!

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SailorV

Status SailorV Jan 11, 2024

Didn't play for a few days but picked it up last night with the intention of finalising some things and then taking a break. As I was finishing an area, a balloon drifted by which contained a furniture item I have been hoping to get the most - a plant partition. Gift from the sky. Made my day.

Visited an …

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Didn't play for a few days but picked it up last night with the intention of finalising some things and then taking a break. As I was finishing an area, a balloon drifted by which contained a furniture item I have been hoping to get the most - a plant partition. Gift from the sky. Made my day.

Visited an island I found online via dreaming, and wow, some people are amazing at this. I especially admire when they use custom patterns for the ground.

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