Following a leak a couple of days ago outlining datamined indications of updates to come, Nintendo have this morning confirmed that a free update will be released for Animal Crossing: New Horizons tomorrow which introduces new seasonal events for the months of April-June and an art gallery expansion to the player’s museum.
This is the first major expansion for the game, with Nintendo confirming others will be released later in the year “(adding) new experiences to the game that players will be able to enjoy for a long time”. New additions to this update include:
New Features:
Leif’s Garden Shop – Nature-loving Leif will regularly visits players’ islands to sell his flourishing assortment of foliage, including shrubs and flower seeds. These decorative items will help make any island paradise a little greener… and give you that extra bit of variety when aiming for a five-star island.
Jolly Redd’s Treasure Trawler –Jolly Redd will occasionally show up in his boat to sell in-game art and unique colours of furniture to players. The furniture colours are not available in Nook’s Cranny. Like in previous Animal Crossing games, players will have to figure out which art pieces are real, and which are forgeries. After purchasing genuine art, players can proudly put it on display in their homes OR donate it to the new artwork/sculpture wing of their island’s museum.
New Events:
Nature Day (23rd April – 4th May) – During the Nature Day period, special Nook Miles challenges will be available that focus on nature-inspired goals, such as planting trees and watering flowers.
May Day Tour (1st – 7th May) – In the first week of May, players can use a one-time May Day Ticket at the island airport to head out on a limited-time tour to an island that looks different than the usual mystery island tours. A special visitor who looks familiar might also be there…
International Museum Day (18th – 31st May) – To celebrate International Museum Day, players can take part in a Stamp Rally. After receiving a special stamp card, players can enjoy viewing fish, insects and fossils while collecting stamps at the various museum exhibits to earn an in-game reward.
Wedding Season (1st – 30th June) – During a nuptial-themed June, players can visit Harvey’s island to meet the married couple Reese and Cyrus, as well as help arrange and take anniversary photos with them in the wedding-picture studio. Players will get wedding-themed items as a token of the couple’s gratitude.
