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Animal Crossing: New Horizons tips can be very helpful whether you’re just starting or trying to make your gameplay easier. These 30 tips aim to cover everything from tools to earning bells, helping you enjoy your island to the fullest.
Before you jump into island life, it’s a good idea to go over this guide. It’ll tell you what we’d want to know if we were starting fresh again. Moving from the first Switch to a new one? These tips will also help you get back into the game quickly. Here’s what you need to know, from tools to riches and beyond.
1. Keep in mind that your progress depends on real days passing in the game. If you’re new or haven’t played in a while, remember that some parts of the game unlock only after certain days. Take your time—there’s no rush.
2. Hold down the B button to run. It might seem obvious, but many players forget they can speed up their movement by holding B while walking. It makes tasks quicker and traveling around much faster.
3. You must learn a recipe before you can craft an item. When you find a new recipe, head to your inventory with X, select the recipe card, and choose ‘Learn’ to unlock it for future use.
4. Paying off your moving costs early opens up new options. On your first day, Tom Nook will give you a large bill. You can pay it using Nook Miles—just 5,000 miles—and that unlocks things like building a house and expanding storage.
5. Use your Nook Miles to buy the ‘Pocket Organization Guide.’ It increases your inventory slots, making carrying items much easier.
6. Use a stone axe or shovel to hit rocks for a chance to find iron nuggets and other materials. It takes time, but visiting remote islands with Nook Miles tickets can give you more resources, often with more iron nuggets each trip.
7. Nook Miles Tickets are a quick way to visit different deserted islands. Each trip can yield unique fruits, flowers, and resources. Plus, sometimes you meet other players you can invite to your island.
8. Read speech bubbles carefully. They often contain helpful tips or hints about quests and events, which you might miss if you skip through too quickly.
9. Shake trees first! You can get freebies like bells, furniture, or insects by knocking on trees with A. Keep shaking until no items drop.
10. Be careful with your axe. The basic axe will only shake trees, but a stronger axe can chop them down completely—useful for clearing space or encouraging wildlife.
11. Catch rare bugs and fish and give them to Tom Nook. This helps fill out the museum and earn rewards. Remember to donate before trading or selling those critters elsewhere.
12. Keep an eye out for balloons and bottles. Balloons floating in the sky or bottles washed up on the beach contain free items and recipes. Use a slingshot to shoot balloons down.
13. Catch sea creatures—diving into the ocean with a wetsuit—can be very profitable. Some rarer creatures are seasonal or only appear at certain times, so plan accordingly.
14. Replant bells you find in glowing spots to grow Money Trees. Plant up to 10,000 bells and watch your fortune grow over time.
15. Regularly check your Nook Miles Rewards. Tasks like planting flowers, catching bugs, or selling shells help you earn more miles, which you can use for upgrades.
16. Upgrade your inventory early by redeeming Nook Miles for the ‘Pocket Organization Guide.’ This gives you extra slots, making it easier to carry everything.
17. Use Nook Miles to purchase ‘Tool Ring.’ It allows quick access to tools via the D-Pad, saving you from scrolling through your inventory.
18. Items from the Nook Stop shop arrive the next day. Plan your shopping accordingly so you’re not waiting too long for your new gear.
19. Buy Mario pipes to create fast travel points on your island. They cost 5,000 miles each, but they can make getting around much quicker.
20. Everything in your inventory stacks differently. Weeds stack up to 99, while furniture or tools are usually just one per slot. Plan your storage accordingly.
21. You only need to eat one piece of fruit to gain its effect. Eating more won’t make you stronger; just one piece is enough to get powerful actions.
22. Eating fruit boosts your ability to uproot trees or smash rocks, but be careful—overdoing it can cause unintended damage.
23. Hold A on items in your inventory to move or reorder them. It’s not a shortcut to organize everything at once, but it helps tidy up your space.
24. Check your Critterpedia to see what bugs or fish you’ve already donated to Blathers. This way, you won’t accidentally give him duplicates or sell something he already has.
25. Quick reactions are key to catching island predators like scorpions or spiders. Run away if needed, then come back prepared to catch them when they’re vulnerable.
26. Watch out for regular visitors and special events. Characters like Daisy Mae and CJ appear on certain days and can provide rare items or opportunities.
27. Sell crafted items rather than raw materials for higher profits. Using recipes to turn materials into valuable goods maximizes your earnings.
28. Use the drop box outside Nook’s Cranny after hours. It saves time, but note you’ll only earn 80% of the item’s value and profits arrive the next day.
29. The pace in Animal Crossing is slow and seasonal. Building takes time, and things like bamboo or fish change with seasons, weather, and time of day.
30. Finally, take lots of pictures! Use the camera app or the Switch’s capture button to save memories of your island adventures.
With these tips, you’ll navigate island life more smoothly and enjoy all the little details that make Animal Crossing so fun. Happy gaming!
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