Nintendo has released a new set of custom designs for Animal Crossing: New Horizons that draw inspiration from classic Nintendo systems. The designs are accessible through the Custom Designs Portal on Nintendo’s official in-game island, Ninten, and are available for both the original Nintendo Switch version and the updated Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Players will need an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to access the content and download the new designs.
Classic Nintendo Hardware Shapes the New Content
The new update includes six original designs inspired by Nintendo’s earlier gaming platforms. Among the featured items are a standee modeled after the Game Boy and a shirt referencing the Family Computer (Famicom). These designs complement in-game furniture and collectibles, providing a nostalgic nod to Nintendo’s hardware history while expanding customization options for players.
How to Access the Nintendo Island in Animal Crossing
To access the new designs, players can visit Nintendo’s official island using the Dream Address system. This allows players to explore the island without affecting their own in-game progress. To connect, characters must speak with Luna while in bed and enter the Dream Address DA-6382-1459-4417. Once there, players can browse the Custom Designs Portal and save the designs directly to their own islands.
Additional Nintendo-Themed In-Game Items
Alongside the new designs, Nintendo has also added themed items to the hotel souvenir shop on player islands. These items include furniture and decorations inspired by Nintendo hardware, which can be combined with the custom designs for themed displays and outfits. Players with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership can also access select classic Nintendo games, reinforcing the retro theme introduced by the custom designs. A software update is required to access the shop items.
Pricing and Availability
The Nintendo-inspired custom designs are available for all players through both the standard Animal Crossing: New Horizons edition on Nintendo Switch and the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is priced at $64.99, while the original Switch version is $59.99. Existing players can also purchase an upgrade pack for $4.99. Online features require a Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account, and internet access is necessary to download content.
Expanding Customization in Animal Crossing
Nintendo continues to enhance the customization options in Animal Crossing: New Horizons by introducing designs connected to its broader gaming history. The addition of these Nintendo-themed designs offers players a way to personalize their islands while referencing the company’s classic hardware, including the Game Boy and the Family Computer (Famicom).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I get the new Nintendo custom designs in Animal Crossing?
Players can visit Nintendo’s official island, Ninten, using the Dream Address DA-6382-1459-4417. An active Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to access the designs through the Custom Designs Portal.
Which Nintendo systems are featured in the new designs?
The designs are inspired by classic Nintendo hardware, including the Game Boy and the Family Computer (Famicom).
Do I need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to use these designs?
Yes, a membership is required to access the Custom Designs Portal and download the designs. Some additional in-game items and classic Nintendo games also require an active membership.
Can I use these designs on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes, the custom designs are available for the original Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch and the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Are there additional items to complement the new designs?
Yes, themed furniture and decorations are available at the hotel souvenir shop on player islands. A software update is needed to access these items.
What is the cost of the game and upgrade pack?
The standard Nintendo Switch version is $59.99, the Nintendo Switch 2 edition is $64.99, and an upgrade pack for existing players is $4.99.
