Your Ultimate Guide Hub for Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which debuted in March 2020, continues to be a cherished title among Nintendo fans. The arrival of the 3.0 update has reignited interest in the game. Whether you’re diving in for the first time, returning for the latest update, or a dedicated player, our comprehensive guides hub is here to assist you in transforming your island, completing collections, upgrading your gear, and living out your ideal Animal Crossing experience. We’ve organized the guides into various categories, making it easy to find what you need—be it essential starter tips, information on seasonal events, or guidance on identifying real versus fake art from Jolly Redd.

**Starter Tips**
These guides are crafted to help you navigate the early stages of the game, perfect for both newcomers and veterans needing a refresher. At the top, you’ll find a guide on transferring your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island to Switch 2.
– Island transfer tool: Transfer your save to Switch 2
– Starter guide
– First-day checklist
– How to make money fast
– Island designer
– How to get a shovel
– How to get a ladder
– How to swim
– Increase inventory size
– Add friends
– Introduction to Summer 2020 update
– Introduction to 2.0 (November 2021)

**Special Items and Features**
Animal Crossing: New Horizons builds on the series’ classic mechanics while introducing fresh elements. These guides cover quick how-tos for navigating the game’s more complex features and special items.
– Make custom designs
– Automated island cleaning
– Permanent ladders
– Ordinances
– Pumpkins
– Fireworks
– Shrubs
– Hybrid flowers
– Turnips
– Pearls
– Dreams

**Major Locations**
No matter how your island is designed, there are plenty of sights to explore and create. Here are our guides to notable locations.
– Nook’s Cranny upgrades
– Museum unlock and upgrades
– Able Sisters unlock and upgrades
– Campsite
– Resident services
– Harv’s Island
– Deserted island
– Tarantula Island

**Villagers and Visitors**
Your island wouldn’t be complete without its charming residents and occasional visitors. These guides help you get to know the friendly faces living nearby and those who drop by from time to time.
– Brewster
– Flick
– Kicks
– Redd’s art: Real or fake?
– Pascal
– Pirate Gulliver
– CJ
– Sanrio villagers

**Collections**
From fish and bugs to K.K. Slider songs, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is packed with collectibles. Here’s how to complete your collections.
– Bugs
– Wasps
– Fleas
– Flies
– Ants
– Snails
– Mole crickets
– Scorpions
– Fish
– Coelacanth
– Summer 2020 sea creatures update
– K.K. Slider songs

**Limited-Time Fish and Bugs**
Certain fish and bugs are only available during specific times of the year, thanks to the game’s real-world clock and calendar. If you’re on the hunt for these seasonal critters, here’s when to find them.
– January fish and bugs
– February fish and bugs
– March last-chance fish and bugs
– April fish and bugs
– April last-chance fish and bugs
– May fish and bugs
– May last-chance fish and bugs
– June fish and bugs
– July fish and bugs
– September fish and bugs
– September last-chance fish and bugs
– October fish and bugs

**Seasonal Events**
One of the game’s most cherished features is its lineup of limited-time events. From fishing tournaments to Bunny Day, here’s what you need to know about each in-game celebration.
– Festivale
– Bunny Day
– May Day Maze
– Museum Day Stamp Rally
– Fishing Tournament
– Bug-Off

**DIY Recipes**
New cosmetic items are introduced throughout the year, often coinciding with events. These guides will help you craft decorations for various occasions and seasons.
– Festive DIY recipes
– Snowflake DIY recipes
– Snowboy DIY recipes
– Cherry blossom DIY recipes
– Balloon DIY recipes
– Acorn and pinecone DIY recipes
– Pumpkin and spooky set DIY recipes
– Bunny Day DIY recipes
– Summer Shells DIY recipes