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Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo Switch 2)
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo Switch 2)

4.8· 54 ratings

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$58.99at Techinn.com, last seen Nov 3

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Our take on the Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo Switch 2)

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is Nintendo's life-simulation game where you build a home and island, fish, catch bugs, decorate and visit friends. It is a slow, real-time game with no fail state, and it is one of the Switch's best-selling titles. This listing is the standard edition for Nintendo Switch, rated Everyone, with online play. No price was given for this page, so check the store listings for the current figure.

Best forPlayers who want a calm daily routine gameFamilies and younger playersFans of decorating and collectingPeople who like visiting friends' islands online
Pros
  • Runs in real time, so seasons and events change with the calendar
  • Huge amount of furniture, clothing and island customization
  • Online play for visiting other islands and trading
  • Gentle pace with no combat or failure
  • Rated Everyone, suitable for kids
Cons
  • Early days are slow, with limited tools and small inventory
  • One island per console, shared by everyone in the household
  • Daily chores can start to feel like a routine
  • Online visits need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription

Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo Switch 2) prices at every store

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo Switch 2) price history

Lowest price we've seen: $58.99 on Nov 3 at Techinn.com. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 3.

What reviewers say

Owners rate it very highly, at 4.8 out of 5 from 54 ratings. It is widely praised as relaxing and full of things to do, though some find the early pacing and daily grind slow.

Pros
  • Relaxing, low-pressure loop
  • Deep customization and collecting
  • Charming presentation and characters
  • Strong online island visits
Cons
  • Slow opening hours
  • One island per console
  • Repetitive daily tasks

Specifications

System
Nintendo Switch
ESRB Rating
Everyone
Online Play
Yes
Edition
Standard Edition

Questions and answers

Is it worth buying in 2025?
Yes, if you want a calm game you check daily. It still gets seasonal events, and the amount of content is large. Skip it if you want fast action or a short story.
Do I need Nintendo Switch Online to play?
No for solo play. You need a subscription to visit other players' islands or have them visit yours.
Can more than one person share an island?
Yes. Up to eight residents can live on one island on a single console, but each console has only one island.
What is included in the standard edition?
Just the game card. The Happy Home Paradise expansion is sold separately or through the Expansion Pack.
Does it work on the original Switch and Switch 2?
It is a Nintendo Switch game and runs on Switch, Switch Lite and Switch 2. On Switch 2 it plays through backward compatibility.
What do buyers say about the Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo Switch 2)?
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 54 ratings.

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