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Highlights
- Build your community from scratch on a deserted island brimming with possibility
- Create your personal getaway and customize your character, home, decorations, and even the landscape itself
- Collect materials to construct everything from furniture to tools! Then, use what you create to give your island a personal touch
- Watch as the time of day and seasons match real life—even your hemisphere! Each day holds potential for surprises and discoveries
- Get to know the island residents, garden, fish, decorate, hunt for fossils, and more!
- Show off your paradise – play on the same system with a total of 4 people**, or play together online* or over local wireless** for fun with up to 8 players
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Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online* or with others beside you**, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.
Polygon - "...crafting systems in this game are lovely."
The Verge - "the video game equivalent of a relaxing getaway…"
IGN - "... full of surprises."
GameSpot - "the ability to alter your island to fit your grand plans is exciting. "
© 2020 Nintendo. Animal Crossing and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo.
*Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
**Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.
Up to eight Nintendo Account holders can live on the same island within each game on one Nintendo Switch system, and up to four of those Nintendo Account holders can play on the same island at the same time (additional accessories required). With additional systems and games, up to eight players can play on the same island at the same time via local wireless or online play. Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online. Games, systems, additional accessories and Nintendo Switch Online membership sold separately.
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Q: To anyone that has preordered the game + journal bundle, have you received it yet? My order is delayed until the 31st! :(
A: I also preordered on 2/6 with the journal. My order was back ordered and updated showing no journal. With the current state of the world, I decided to just wait this out. My order finally arrived yesterday 4/1 and the journal WAS included.
submitted byDub80 - 3 years agoA: Mine still hasn't came in and it's almost 2 weeks after it was supposed to be here
submitted byWaiting patiently - 3 years agoA: I just got the game delivered today, but it didn't come with the journal. Pretty irritated as it's the only reason I pre-ordered from Target
submitted byOCPenguins - 4 years agoA: sorry what? animal crossing game consoles are amazing. stop.
submitted byheehee - 3 years agoA: I also preordered the game when it was advertised with the journal. I contacted support when I saw my order was updated and the journal was no longer listed. Support told me that the game would not arrive with the journal, so I cancelled my order. I also wanted the journal and that was the reason I preordered.
submitted byLoveAC - 4 years agoA: I pre-ordered 2 months ago on January 25th and just received the package today (the 31st) and mine didn't come with the journal either. I had spoken to someone through the online help center a week prior to this and they told me it WOULD be included with my order.. apparently not. :( Very disappointed, as this was the only reason I chose to pre-order from Target in the first place.
submitted byFel - 4 years agoA: Same. Just delivered today but didn't come with the journal. Nor worth to preorder and wait for so many days after release
submitted byCQY - 4 years agoA: I pre-ordered 01/28/2020, I received my journal and game today. I am not sure if it depends on how early you pre-ordered, but I got mine and not sure who else will.
submitted byTekSone - 4 years agoA: Same here, the game delivered today, but not with the journal, very disappointing. Never going to purchase any pre-order item from Target again. :(
submitted byKirara - 4 years agoA: Did not come with journal. Ordered Jan 27th, 2020.
submitted byLittleForest - 4 years ago
Q: Picture says "Journal provide upon receipt of game". What does that mean? I am really confused.
A: @ Zortiz Yeah, I ended up going to the store as well and ask a tech guy in electronics. He told me that all pre-orders are done online and that the journal will not be shipped with the actual game. That you have to bring your emailed receipt to your local target the day of release in order to get the journal. Also, said that they are not sure if they will be doing a Thursday night 9pm release of the game and to call the week of release to make sure.
submitted byAlex - 4 years agoA: It’s means the journal is provided the same time the game is launched. It will be written on your online receipt. But the journal and game comes together As a bundle. In store pickup is unavailable for preorders. They want to send a certain amount to each stores that they can sell within the store and not have all go to preorders cause if it were and option they would ask you what store do you want it shipped at. Hope this helps !
submitted byChe - 4 years agoA: When you get your order of the game, you get your journal st the same time. I'm just not sure if preorder is available as in store pickup, or only as shipped items.
submitted bymargaret - 4 years agoA: I just pre-ordered one and I'm just as confused. Went to a store and was told the pre-ordering can only be done online. While I was preordering it online, it says that the pickup version isn't available currently and it only gave me the option to have the game shipped to my house (I was even charged for the shipping). So I'm assuming they should be mailing a hard copy of the game with the journal. But the picture saying that "journal upon receipt of game. Available while supplies last" is very confusing... T^T
submitted byzortiz - 4 years agoA: I called to complain about not getting my journal with my pre-order. The lady said they ran out and gave me a $20 credit. I was really upset because I did the pre-order in Jan so that my daughter could get the journal. How do you run out of journals when you have a preorder number??? So upsetting Target!!!!
submitted byThe Rojos - 4 years agoA: Just talked to target staff. It’ll be included with your game in the mail. No need to go to the store tomorrow.
submitted byLee - 4 years agoA: On their weekly ad, it says that the free item is sent with the game on launch day. I'm assuming that this means that you receive a copy of the journal in the mail along with your game if you preorder, and that the stores will be getting a limited number of journals as well.
submitted byElle - 4 years ago
Q: Does this come as a digital code? Curious as I want to purchase this for my boyfriend
A: They release on the same day as a digital download and as a physical copy.
submitted byDub80 - 4 years agoA: Seems like a physical copy with a cartridge, you can just buy the digital download the day it comes out I'm sure.
submitted byDrea - 4 years agoA: Unfortunately you can't buy the Digital version WITH the Journal Bundle, but on the day of release, Target will sell just the Digital Version
submitted byDerekBread - 4 years agoA: The detail section says "Software Format: ROM cartridge". I'm not seeing a way to get the digital download.
submitted bySeiras - 4 years agoA: I don't think it releases until March 20th, 2020as a game cartridge, so might be a little bit before it is a download acode .
submitted byMalleh - 4 years ago
Q: What is the earliest time I would be able to pick this up in store on the 3/20 release date if I preorder? Would it be waiting @ customer service when the store opens @ 7AM?
A: You might as well not preorder it and just go buy it in store when the store opens. It is very unlikely that any store will run out of copies of a game so you don't really need to preorder.
submitted bymarioparty - 4 years agoA: Just go into the store once it opens, it will most likely be there if they have any.
submitted byMaria Saaidi - 3 years agoA: You should be able to pick it up once the store opens. I don't remember if you would go to customer service or electronics though but I think customer service since that's where you usually pick up online orders.
submitted byFB - 4 years ago
Q: Is animal crossing good for kids?
A: Hi, Maggie! Regarding your question about the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch: A fantastic game that will bring hours of entertainment. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byOrlando - 3 years agoTarget expert supportA: Hi, Maggie! Animal Crossing is super peaceful and relaxing. It's appropriate for everyone-Especially kids!
submitted byAnonymous - 3 years ago
Q: does the game auto save? and is there a way to manually save?
A: Yes, the game autosaves periodically and you can also manually save.
submitted byVillager - 3 years agoA: Hi, game card! Regarding your question about the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch: Yes! This game has auto save and you still have the ability to save manually as well. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byTaylor - 3 years agoTarget expert support
Q: Can I use a target giftcard?
A: Hi, Jenny! Regarding your question about the Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch (Digital): This can be purchased with a Target Giftcard. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byPatrick - 4 years agoTarget expert supportA: Yes, you can apply it to your cart at checkout.
submitted byMichael - 4 years ago
Q: How can there be a review when the game is not going to be released until March 2020?
A: Hi, Kathy! Regarding your question about the Welcome to Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch: The reviews your referring to are questions other guests have referring to the product, such as this! If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byRobert - 4 years agoTarget expert supportA: Likely because those who reviewed it ahead of time are basing it off the 4 previous animal crossing games, as this game is likely to be as long lasting and as, if not more, fun than the previous editions.
submitted byAlexis - 4 years ago
Q: Will this game work for oled?
A: Hi, Lily! Regarding your question about the Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch: Yes, the OLED Switch can play all standard Switch games, the only noticeable difference is the quality of the screen. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byTaylor - 10 months agoTarget expert support
Q: can you play this version in another country outside US/Canada?
A: Hi, aks! Regarding your question about the Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch: With the exception of systems and game cards distributed in the Chinese region, Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byPatrick - 11 months agoTarget expert support
