Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons - The Complete Guide

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Simulation
Systems
super greyscale 8-bit logo
Top Critic Avg: 90/100 Critics Rec: 99%
Released
March 20, 2020
ESRB
Everyone / Comic Mischief, Mild Fantasy Violence, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
Havok
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
no

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

Expansions
Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Happy Home Paradise
Franchise
Animal Crossing
Expansions
Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Happy Home Paradise

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