Mastering Multiplayer in Animal Crossing: New Horizons: A Guide to Playing with Friends

Ready to invite friends to your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? You’ve got a few options that make multiplayer surprisingly straightforward for a Nintendo title.

No need to swap codes with friends already on your Switch to play together. Just head to the airport, chat with the friendly dodo (and maybe avoid the extinction topic), and have him open the gate for your pals. That’s all it takes! Anyone on your Switch friends list can then fly over to your island.

Once they land, keep in mind that their access is limited; they won’t be able to use all their tools. This is a handy way to prevent unwanted changes to your island, like chopping down trees. If you want to give them more freedom, you can add them to your Best Friends list through your NookPhone. Best Friends can use all their tools, and you’ll be able to see when they’re online and send direct messages, though you can disable these features if you prefer.

If you want to invite others without sharing full friend codes, Dodo codes are the way to go. Just visit the airport, tell the dodo what type of code you want, and share it with other players to let them visit. This is perfect for larger gatherings with new players, and as long as you don’t add them to your Best Friends list, they won’t be able to cause too much chaos on your island.

For more tips to enhance your island life, keep exploring the game!