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  • Question
    After I finish the 3 plots and the villagers move in, what do I do?
    Idabelle
    Idabelle
    Community Answer
    Once all the villagers move in, Took Nook will say that resident services is going to be upgraded. After waiting two days, walk into the upgraded residents' services, and Tom Nook will tell you the next steps on getting K.K. Slider to visit your island.
  • Question
    How do I get Isabelle to come to my island?
    Kittensloveme
    Kittensloveme
    Community Answer
    Isabelle moves to your island when Resident Services tent gets upgraded to the Town Hall. To get to the Town Hall, you'll first need to complete five objectives which will likely take you at least a week.
  • Question
    Why are there not any villagers coming to my island?
    Kittensloveme
    Kittensloveme
    Community Answer
    Villagers won't start appearing on the island again until you have more empty lots. The villagers for your next 3 lots have been decided. Villagers won't start appearing on the island again until you have more empty lots.
  • Question
    How do I unlock The Roost?
    Kittensloveme
    Kittensloveme
    Community Answer
    To unlock The Roost, you must be the Resident Representative, have at least a 3-star island rating, have the museum's art wing unlocked, and have donated at least one item in each category (fish, bugs, sea creatures, art, and fossils) to the museum.
  • Question
    What is a good way to get bells fast?
    Cutestbee
    Cutestbee
    Community Answer
    Fish and sell, or sell some fruit! I like to go swimming in the ocean and diving for sea creatures. (You need a swimsuit for that though.)
  • Question
    How do you catch sea creatures? I have only been able to catch fish.
    Kittensloveme
    Kittensloveme
    Community Answer
    Once you get a wet suit at the Nook's Cranny, press A when you're at the edge of the water and you will go in! Diving is easy. Once you see a shadow with little bubbles rising from it, go over so you are on top of it. Press A again and you will dive, and eventually come up with a sea creature!
  • Question
    How do you get bells?
    Kittensloveme
    Kittensloveme
    Community Answer
    Sell things at Nook's Cranny, sell weeds to Leif, almost anything can get you bells!
  • Question
    I see a present floating with a balloon. How do I get it?
    Kittensloveme
    Kittensloveme
    Community Answer
    Use a slingshot. You will get one later in the game if you're starting. When you get one, step into the shadow of the balloon and shoot straight up. This is a handy technique if you want to get your balloon on your first try.
  • Question
    If I own the Happy Home Paradise (HHP) DLC and restart my island, will I still have access to it on my new island?
    Supernova67
    Supernova67
    Community Answer
    Yes, you will retain access to the Happy Home Paradise (HHP) DLC on your new island, though all your progress within the DLC will be reset.
  • Question
    How do I start the first presentation at the plaza? It wont start and there are no button options.
    Nova Doak
    Nova Doak
    Community Answer
    In order to start the orientation, you must go up to Tom Nook and press "A" while facing him. This will begin the presentation.
  • Question
    How do I upgrade Resident Services?
    Nova Doak
    Nova Doak
    Community Answer
    To upgrade Resident Services, you must pay off your moving fees, upgrade your tent to a house, unlock the museum and Nook's Cranny, build a bridge, and build housing plots for 3 villagers. Following what Tom Nook tells you to do will unlock it eventually.
  • Question
    Can you move the location of the Museum in Animal Crossing?
    Supernova67
    Supernova67
    Community Answer
    Once Resident Services is expanded, speak to Tom Nook. It will cost you 10,000 Bells, allowing you to move the Museum building with a kit.
  • Question
    How do I start the presentation?
    Supernova67
    Supernova67
    Community Answer
    To begin the presentation, talk to Tom Nook, the large raccoon found in the middle of the area.
  • Question
    I have to start over every time I play Animal Crossing: New Horizons; how can I ensure my progress saves?
    Idabelle
    Idabelle
    Community Answer
    While Animal Crossing: New Horizons does feature autosave, you can manually save your progress to prevent losing data. Before exiting, press the '-' button to bring up the save menu, then select the "Save and End" option to ensure your game is saved.
  • Question
    I invited a villager using a Nook Miles Ticket, but they haven't appeared on my island. What should I do?
    Idabelle
    Idabelle
    Community Answer
    If you don't have an empty plot of land prepared, the invited villager will not arrive until one is placed. Even with a plot ready, it can sometimes take a few days for the new villager to move in.
  • Question
    How can you remove face paint in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
    Victoria Edwards
    Victoria Edwards
    Community Answer
    Go to your inventory and press the shirt/clothing button. You will see custom face-paint or the name of it click it; then choose remove.
  • Question
    In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, is there a way for me to prevent Best Friends from digging on my island, or to revoke their digging ability?
    Idabelle
    Idabelle
    Community Answer
    You cannot prevent Best Friends from digging on your island without removing them from your Best Friends list.
  • Question
    How hard is it to get a 5 star island?
    Idabelle
    Idabelle
    Community Answer
    You need to have ten villagers, fencing around all recreational areas, connect all parts of your island with bridges inclines, at least 110 trees or shrubs, 250 flowers in bloom, 20 pieces of Nook Miles furniture, 40 pieces of Nookstop furniture, 50 DIY items, and little to no weeds or tree branches. In hindsight, very hard.
  • Question
    How to use the ladder?
    Idabelle
    Idabelle
    Community Answer
    Bring the ladder right up to a cliff and press A. You should climb up the cliff.
  • Question
    How can I earn a lot of Bells in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
    Idabelle
    Idabelle
    Community Answer
    To earn Bells, plant 10,000 Bells in a glowing spot to grow a money tree, which provides a 20,000 Bell profit when mature. You can also catch and sell rare bugs or fish, some of which are worth up to 15,000 Bells. Additionally, hit the money rock daily for potential earnings of up to 16,000 Bells.
  • Question
    How do you get hedges?
    Idabelle
    Idabelle
    Community Answer
    Look for Leif, the sloth. He will show up on your island once in a while. He sell flowers, and shrubs.
  • Question
    Where can I find the ZL and ZR buttons on my controller?
    Idabelle
    Idabelle
    Community Answer
    You'll find the ZL and ZR buttons on the top edge of your Nintendo Switch controllers. These buttons are typically used in handheld mode and are clearly labeled.
  • Question
    How do I get the Custom Design Pro Editor?
    Idabelle
    Idabelle
    Community Answer
    You can purchase the Custom Design Pro Editor from the Nook Stop terminal in Resident Services. Look for it under the 'Redeem Nook Miles' option.
  • Question
    I missed Jolly Redd, can I still get the museum expansion?
    Idabelle
    Idabelle
    Community Answer
    Yes, he will show up again eventually if you wait a few days. Try looking for his ship on the map to see if he is there the next time he comes.
  • Question
    How do I complete Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
    Idabelle
    Idabelle
    Community Answer
    To complete the main objective, you need to achieve a three-star island rating and then host a K.K. Slider concert.
  • Question
    How do I get Celeste to visit my island?
    Veronica
    Veronica
    Community Answer
    Celeste appears on your island on clear nights when there are meteor showers. Isabelle will announce these meteor showers during her daily briefing.
  • Question
    Can l change the position of my home?
    Katlyn
    Katlyn
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. But before you can do that, you must upgrade the resident services tent to a building. Talk to Tom Nook and select "About my home" and then select "I want to relocate" and he will give you a price to pay.
  • Question
    How can I easily earn Bells for house upgrades?
    Katlyn
    Katlyn
    Community Answer
    To earn Bells for house upgrades, consistently sell caught bugs and fish at Nook's Cranny. You can also cultivate money trees and collect a daily Bell drop from one regular tree.
  • Question
    How hard is it to find peaches in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
    Katlyn
    Katlyn
    Community Answer
    By my calculations, it isn't extreme, it's moderate. You just need to need to go to a Mystery Island with your nook miles ticket and cross your fingers for extra luck to find peaches.
  • Question
    How do I make a money tree in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    To grow a money tree, dig up the glowing spot that appears on your island daily and bury Bells in the hole. In a few days, you will have a full-grown money tree.
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