Up to four people can play on the same island with a single Switch or Switch Lite through Party Play mode. Once you start playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons on your console, you cannot transfer your data to another device. Whether playing online** or with others beside you***, island living is even better when you can share it.

With local wireless or online* multiplayer, you’ll discover that your island isn’t the only paradise out there! If you have a high-speed internet connection, you could be landing on your island paradise just minutes after purchase. If your friends open Animal Crossing and visit Dodo Airlines on their island, they’ll be able to come to yours.The other three will be able to use tools to gather resources and can move furniture to help design a home or improve the space's look. and include a Switch Lite with a new leaf design on the front and back, and a digital copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round. This will include a Base Model Nintendo Switch, a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a three-month individual membership for Nintendo Switch Online. Friends who have been playing for a long time may have fun stuff to show off or may even be able to share valuable items with you. When you get the unit, plug it in, start playing Mario Kart and having fun as a family," Bowser said.However, if you would like to play local multiplayer without additional consoles, you have to sync up your Joy-Cons or Pro Controller to play. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts.

And so as a result, we think about opportunities to bring more consumers in and encourage people to come in, especially during the holiday period. iMore offers spot-on advice and guidance from our team of experts, with decades of Apple device experience to lean on.

You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. While there are a handful of Switch games that don’t work with the Switch Lite, Animal Crossing is not on that list. Animal Crossing doesn’t require a subscription to Nintendo Online to play by yourself or to play with friends in the same room, but you can’t play with friends via the internet without a subscription. Looking for the perfect gift this Christmas for someone who wants to embark into the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons?