Animal Crossing
Sep 26, 2020
Nintendo recently revealed information about the long-awaited Animal Crossing: New Horizons Halloween event. The video released by Nintendo shows that the game’s Halloween update will contain a whole bunch of spook-tacular features.
Some examples of Halloween features include brand new fences, DIY Halloween furniture, new skin tones, the ability to plant pumpkins, and some new reactions! I don’t know about you, but this unveiling has got me super hyped for Halloween in the game! I’ve been frantically spook-ifying my island in preparation for the event.
Whilst doing this, I decided to also change my island flag and tune for Halloween. Whilst searching for some, I came across the following Halloween Animal Crossing: New Horizons flags and tunes which I wanted to share with fellow fans!
For a reminder on how to use ID codes to obtain designs in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, check out this article here.
Flag Designs Perfect For Halloween
You can check out some more awesome island flag designs here.
Island Tune Ideas Perfect For Halloween
You can check out some more awesome island tune ideas here.
For a full analysis of the Halloween update trailer, including hidden details you might have missed, check out the video below!
Be sure to watch this space for some Halloween-themed paving designs to use on your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island!
- Sep 25, 2020
Nintendo announced today that the Animal Crossing New Horizons Switch will return for the Holidays.
The much beloved Animal Crossing New Horizons Aloha Switch Edition is currently back in stock. Along with the New Horizons Halloween Update, Nintendo revealed today that the Animal Crossing Switch will return for yet another limited run this holiday season.
If you missed out on the first batch of the console, here you have another chance to grab one. The only retailer who currently accepts order for the console is GameStop. The website is currently under heavy load due to PlayStation 5 pre-orders so you might need to pack some patience.
The Aloha Edition ( new Horizons Switch ) was sold out quickly after its initial launch back in March 2020. Scalpers have frequently listed the console on trading platforms for nearly double the price it initially sold for in the stores.
Update: The Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch Edition is now also available on BestBuy.
Animal Crossing Amiibo Series 1-4 Return
In addition to the Animal Crossing Switch edition, Nintendo also announced that the Animal Crossing Amiibo cards will see a re-print and be sold again this holiday season. Series 1-4 will become available at most retailers sometime later this year Nintendo promises.
Animal Crossing Joy-Con Grips
If you don’t want to spend $299 on a new Switch console, you can also grab these adorable Isabelle Joy-Cons and turn you current Switch into an Animal Crossing themed machine.
Animal Crossing New Horizons Christmas Event Teased
Nintendo also teased the upcoming New Horizons Christmas event possibly featuring baking and cooking as well as crop farming!
- Sep 25, 2020
After much speculation and teasing Nintendo finally revealed the Animal Crossing New Horizons Halloween Event.
Pocket Camp fans have already received much of their highly anticipated spooky season items and events. New Horizons fans got what they wanted today as Nintendo finally revealed the first ever spooky event in New Horizons.
Plant Pumpkins!
The updated will be released on September 30th via a free download and its all you would hope to see in an Animal Crossing Halloween event. It will come packed with a bunch of new DIY furniture, fences, and even skin tones so you can dress up as your favorite Halloween character.
One thing many players have been asking for is of course some Pumpkins, Halloween is not the same without jack-o-lanterns. You will be able to purchase starter seeds from Nook and plant as many as you like around your island!
Take a look at the trailer below for some in-depth information on this years – and first Animal Crossing New Horizons Halloween Event.
New Horizons Spooky Island Designs
If you are looking for some inspiration, take a look at these spooky New Horizons Island layouts that players created ahead of the holiday.
- Sep 22, 2020
Nintendo teased fans today by saying that the much anticipated Animal Crossing New Horizons Fall and Halloween update is around the corner.
Back in July when the second wave of the summer update for New Horizons had been announced, the big N teased the next big free update coming to the village simulator. However, weeks have passed and no other news have been shared in regards to the update.
Today Nintendo teased fans by saying that the Animal Crossing New Horizons fall update including the highly awaited Halloween event is just around the corner.
Itโs time to celebrate the fall season in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons gameโwhich means thereโs another free update around the corner. Be prepared for seasonal in-game events and activities, plus some spook-tacular tricks and treats!
What to expect from the New Horizons Halloween Event
Halloween has always been a big part of the annual celebration in every Animal Crossing game so far. New Horizons marks no difference and according to Nintendo there will be some “spook-tacular” happenings to look forward to! Head over here for everything we can expect to see in the upcoming fall update!
If you can’t wait to to turn your island into a spooky little town, then you should take a look at these stunning examples of players already creating spooky designs in New Horizons!
- Sep 21, 2020
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the first game in the franchise to not have seasonal events ingrained. To stop players from time travelling and experiencing seasonal events out of season, Nintendo have been introducing them via updates instead. Additionally, Nintendo haven’t been very forthcoming in sharing details about Halloween in Animal crossing: new Horizons. Only confirming that there will indeed be a Halloween event, the Big N have been trick-and-no-treating players super early!
An accurate representation of Nintendo winding us up Jack Is Back
Jack is a visiting spectre-like character with a pumpkin for a head. Like Zipper (who would actually be a creepier king of Halloween), Jack has a relatively humanoid appearance, but is rather short. It is almost certain he will make an appearance in New Horizons due to the presence of his Jack-o’-lantern head in Nintendo’s updates.
Shops Get A Spooky Makeover
Whilst we don’t know a lot about what the Halloween event will entail, there are some things we know for sure. It has been confirmed (thanks to Nintendo Direct gameplay footage), that your island’s shop exteriors will get a spooky makeover!
Are Animals Feeling Spooky?
Yes! At least enough to want to decorate the exteriors of their homes for Halloween. In regards to whether they will go trick or treating, we’ll just have to patiently wait and see. In the meantime, there’s nothing stopping us from getting spooky! Why not give your island a Halloween makeover with these awesome ideas?
A Blast From The Past
Halloween varies slightly throughout the Animal Crossing series. However, there are some notable elements of continuity. These include:
- Jack paying a visit on Halloween
- Trading candy/lollipops for halloween-themed furniture
- Costumes/masks
Running for your life from anthropomorphic animalsResidents getting spooky- Residents getting spooked
- That Halloween music that suggests you are about to see some freaky
walking, talking Jack-o’-lanterns
This consistency throughout the series means that we are likely to see the above features in New Horizons also.
Halloween-Themed Furniture We Might See
Animal Crossing: New Horizons could see the return of the following furniture from the Spooky Series:
- Pumpkin bed
- Pumpkin dresser
- Pumpkin lamp
- Pumpkin shelf
- Pumpkin cabinet
- Pumpkin sofa
- Pumpkin mirror
- Pumpkin chair
- Pumpkin style
- Pumpkin watch
- Pumpkin wall lamp
- Pumpkin wallpaper
- Pumpkin carpet
We could also see the return of the Creepy Series items introduced in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. The Creepy Series consists of the following items:
- Scary Crystal
- Scary cauldron
- Horror Stone
- Scary mouse stone
- Scary skeleton
- Scary statue
- Scary coffin
- Scary watch
- Scary floor
- Scary wallpaper
Tips Based On Past Halloween Events
- Leave two free spaces in your inventory
- Have one undesired item on your person
- Do NOT have items in your inventory that you like
- Do NOT wear clothing items that you like
- If ‘Jack’ (residents dressed up as him) runs towards you, be sure to start running too; in the opposite direction.
- Sep 20, 2020
As the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Halloween event draws near, players inevitably are wanting to decorate their islands to celebrate. Animal Crossing: New Horizons has less Halloween-themed furniture than in New Leaf.
But we’ve seen how creative and innovative the Animal Crossing fanbase are, and they aren’t letting that fact stop them from celebrating in style. Whether it be using official Halloween items, or improvising with cool custom content, players have come up with some spook-tacular island ideas! Pumpkin patches, cemetaries, and haunted houses are just a few examples.
If you’re unsure about how to welcome Jack back in style, get inspired with these Halloween island ideas from Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Animal Crossing New Horizons Halloween Update and Costumes
Are you looking for more information about the Halloween event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? For an insight into what players can expect, be sure to check out this article on the next Animal Crossing: New Horizons update.
Do you need an in-game Halloween costume for your character to wear? Or perhaps you want to display some autumnal clothing Able Sisters store? Look no further as you’ll find an abundance of autumnal clothing that you will ‘fall’ in love with here.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons isn’t the only game getting its spook on. Ooblets is also getting a Halloween update which will feature a creepy new region called Nullwhere.
- Sep 16, 2020
Beloved Brewster and his adorable Coffee Shop might soon celebrate a grand opening in Animal Crossing New Horizons.
Animal Crossing New Horizons has been available for some time now but the popularity of the game hasn’t gone down a bit. Nintendo has released frequent updates for the game and the Halloween event featuring no other than Jack has already been announced.
One thing that many players have been asking for is Brewster. Especially if you played some of the older installments such as New Leaf in which Brewster opened a coffee shop in your town where you could even work some shifts if you so desired.
Brewster In previous Animal Crossing games
Brewsters’ coffee shop in New Leaf was a hot spot for villagers and players alike. There was something so relaxing and fun about paying Brewster a visit and having a coffee you could even take to go and run around your town.
Brewsters’ Coffee Shop in Animal Crossing New Leaf In addition working at the coffee shop required you to make a coffee for villagers and guess exactly what they would like to drink based on the conversations you have with them.
Brewster mentioned in Animal Crossing New Horizons
While Nintendo has not confirmed the reappearance of Brewster it is almost safe to assume that he will come back in one form or another. Now for the first time villagers randomly start talking about Brewster. Some players who found themselves playing late at night have islanders tell them about their encounters with Brewster.
Clay, a villager in the game mentioned “I’m still wide awake! I guess Brewster was right! 17 cups of coffee is 3 too many!”. This wouldn’t be the first time Nintendo teases upcoming features in the game. The appearances of villagers teasing Brewster has recently become more frequent with more players posting their encounters online.
New Horizons marks a new beginning for the franchise with updates frequently made available and Holiday events delivered through online updates.
Nintendo continues to support New Horizons for at least 3 more years!
Nintendo is planning to update the game for at least three more years to come and there are plenty of features such as vegetable farming and cooking already found in the code of the game.
Personally I would love to have Brewster return to Animal Crossing. I am very much looking forward to be placing more shops on my island in addition to the Able Sisters and Nook’s Cranny. After all in New Leaf we had a full shopping street and even more shops spread throughout the town. Always keep in mind that nothing is confirmed until Nintendo reveals the next update.
- Sep 15, 2020
These borders matching the official paths in Animal Crossing New Horizons make your walkway even cuter.
Path making can be addictive and certainly adds a special touch and a level of organization to your island. Sometimes paths can look a bit unfinished since they don’t come with a border much like real life city sidewalks.
Thanks to the talented Animal Crossing community there are some simple solutions to spicing up your paths in New Horizons. Of course there is always a way to create a paradise using these absolutely breathtaking path designs but if you’d rather enhance the official paths, take a look below to find out how you can make them even nicer!
These path borders are also a great addition if you want to make your Able Sisters shop stand out a little bit more. Head over here for some absolutely adorable examples on what players have done with their exteriors shop designs in Animal Crossing New Horizons!
And for anyone who is craving some extra eye candy, check out these inspirational campsite layouts you can use for your own island.
Animal Crossing New Horizons Path Borders
I made a border for stone paths from r/AnimalCrossing
I made a subtle grass and flower path border from r/AnimalCrossing
Take Two. I designed wooden borders to go along with the wooden path. Unlike my previous attempt I think these don’t stick out as much. Look me up through the Able sisters shop if you’re wanting to find all the pieces. from r/AnimalCrossing
Creator Code: MA-9636-3444-6679 
Creator Code: MA-2983-6772-8811 Made a brick version of the path border that gives grass areas an elevated look! Link to original in comments <3 from r/AnimalCrossing
