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Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Released: 3/20/2020

If the hustle and bustle of modern life’s got you down, Tom Nook has a business venture up his sleeve that he knows you’ll adore: his brand-new, ultra-exclusive Nook Inc. Deserted Island Getaway Package! Sure, you’ve crossed paths with colourful characters near and far. Had a grand old time as one of the city folk. May’ve even turned over a new leaf and dedicated yourself to public service! But deep down, isn’t there a part of you that just longs for…freedom? A chance to do what you want, when you want? Then perhaps a long walk on the beach of a deserted island, where a rich wealth of untouched nature awaits, is just what the doctor ordered! Peaceful creativity and charm await as you roll up your sleeves and make your new life whatever you want it to be. Collect resources and craft everything from creature comforts to handy tools. Embrace your green thumb as you interact with flowers and trees in new ways. Set up a homestead where the rules of what goes indoors and out no longer apply. Make friends with new arrivals, enjoy the seasons, pole-vault across rivers as you explore, and more! FEATURES: - Customise your character and home, and decorate the landscape (with furniture, if you like!), as you create your very own island paradise. - Experience a robust new crafting system – collect materials to construct everything from furniture to tools! - Enjoy a variety of relaxing activities like gardening, fishing, decorating, interacting with charming NPCs, and more, as classic Animal Crossing experiences come to life in fun new ways within the deserted-island setting. - Up to eight players can reside on an island; four residents of the same island can play together simultaneously on a single system. - Eight players can play together on one player’s island via online multiplayer or local wireless. Your new home is still being prepared – why not check out these other Animal Crossing games until it's time to move in?!

If the hustle and bustle of modern life’s got you down, Tom Nook has a business venture up his sleeve that he knows you’ll adore: his brand-new, ultra-exclusive Nook Inc. Deserted Island Getaway Package! Sure, you’ve crossed paths with colourful characters near and far. Had a grand old time as one of the city folk. May’ve even turned over a new leaf and dedicated yourself to public service! But deep down, isn’t there a part of you that just longs for…freedom? A chance to do what you want, when you want? Then perhaps a long walk on the beach of a deserted island, where a rich wealth of untouched nature awaits, is just what the doctor ordered! Peaceful creativity and charm await as you roll up your sleeves and make your new life whatever you want it to be. Collect resources and craft everything from creature comforts to handy tools. Embrace your green thumb as you interact with flowers and trees in new ways. Set up a homestead where the rules of what goes indoors and out no longer apply. Make friends with new arrivals, enjoy the seasons, pole-vault across rivers as you explore, and more! FEATURES: - Customise your character and home, and decorate the landscape (with furniture, if you like!), as you create your very own island paradise. - Experience a robust new crafting system – collect materials to construct everything from furniture to tools! - Enjoy a variety of relaxing activities like gardening, fishing, decorating, interacting with charming NPCs, and more, as classic Animal Crossing experiences come to life in fun new ways within the deserted-island setting. - Up to eight players can reside on an island; four residents of the same island can play together simultaneously on a single system. - Eight players can play together on one player’s island via online multiplayer or local wireless. Your new home is still being prepared – why not check out these other Animal Crossing games until it's time to move in?!

If the hustle and bustle of modern life’s got you down, Tom Nook has a business venture up his sleeve that he knows you’ll adore: his brand-new, ultra-exclusive Nook Inc. Deserted Island Getaway Package! Sure, you’ve crossed paths with colourful characters near and far. Had a grand old time as one of the city folk. May’ve even turned over a new leaf and dedicated yourself to public service! But deep down, isn’t there a part of you that just longs for…freedom? A chance to do what you want, when you want? Then perhaps a long walk on the beach of a deserted island, where a rich wealth of untouched nature awaits, is just what the doctor ordered! Peaceful creativity and charm await as you roll up your sleeves and make your new life whatever you want it to be. Collect resources and craft everything from creature comforts to handy tools. Embrace your green thumb as you interact with flowers and trees in new ways. Set up a homestead where the rules of what goes indoors and out no longer apply. Make friends with new arrivals, enjoy the seasons, pole-vault across rivers as you explore, and more! FEATURES: - Customise your character and home, and decorate the landscape (with furniture, if you like!), as you create your very own island paradise. - Experience a robust new crafting system – collect materials to construct everything from furniture to tools! - Enjoy a variety of relaxing activities like gardening, fishing, decorating, interacting with charming NPCs, and more, as classic Animal Crossing experiences come to life in fun new ways within the deserted-island setting. - Up to eight players can reside on an island; four residents of the same island can play together simultaneously on a single system. - Eight players can play together on one player’s island via online multiplayer or local wireless. Your new home is still being prepared – why not check out these other Animal Crossing games until it's time to move in?!

Critics
91
Metacritic
59

Score Breakdown

90.5

Critic Average

130 reviews

N/A

Steam User Score

Less than 50 reviews

59

Metacritic User Score

7,466 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
N/A
Metacritic Disparity
+31.5
Combined Disparity
+31.5

Average of both sources

Review Timing

44 early (34%)80 launch window (62%)6 late (5%)

Review summary

Updated Feb 14, 2026

Based on 130 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 90.5/100. Critics score this game 31.5 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 130)+
  1. Mateusz KasperskiviaGameOnly
    Feb 14, 2026·Late review
    90/100View review
    Metacritic 59/100 · +31.0 pts
  2. Vinicius CaldasviaManual dos Games
    Feb 9, 2026·Late review
    80/100View review
    Metacritic 59/100 · +21.0 pts
  3. Michele VerardiviaEveryeye.it
    Nov 16, 2021·Late review
    85/100View review
    Metacritic 59/100 · +26.0 pts
  4. Seren Morgan-RobertsviaGamer Guides
    Sep 28, 2020·Late review
    85/100View review
    Metacritic 59/100 · +26.0 pts
  5. Georgina HowlettviaThe Digital Fix
    Jun 22, 2020·Late review
    80/100View review
    Metacritic 59/100 · +21.0 pts