Unlocking the Happy Home Paradise DLC in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

To dive into the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Happy Home Paradise DLC, you’ll need to snag it from the Nintendo eShop, which opens up a whole new realm of island customization.

This expansion introduces fresh design tools and items, along with access to a beautiful archipelago where you can craft unique homes and gardens for villagers and special characters. Plus, you’ll unlock new features for your own home back on your main island. So, how do you get started with the Happy Home Paradise DLC? Here’s the scoop.

First, take a brief break from Animal Crossing: New Horizons and maybe hum a Kapp’n tune as you head over to the Nintendo eShop to make your purchase.

Happy Home Paradise is priced at £22.49 in the UK and $24.99 in the USA. It downloads quickly, and once you complete the transaction, you’ll see a loading bar appear on the Animal Crossing: New Horizons icon on your Switch. Wait for that to fill up, then launch the game. If you’ve been enjoying the latest update, you’ll need to restart the game to access the new content.

After relaunching, press A to load your save file as usual. As soon as you step outside your house, Tom Nook will call you, instructing you to head to the airport to meet someone special. You’ll be taken to the airport where Lottie will greet you and invite you to take on your new design role. After her brief introduction, she’ll vanish, leaving you at the airport.

Now, just approach the counter and tell Orville you want to go to work. This is your gateway to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Happy Home Paradise DLC. You’ll be flown to the design islands where you can unleash your creativity in building dream homes.

On your first visit, you’ll need to complete an initial design mission before you can return. To get back to your main island, simply head back to Wilbur at the dock and let him know you want to go home. The DLC is seamlessly integrated, allowing you to also visit Harv’s island.