Zipper, the Easter Bunny has come and gone. The trees don’t sport their sweet cherry blossoms anymore. As promised, Nintendo is sprucing up Animal Crossing: New Horizons with a series of free updates! And looking at the dates of the events, the first one will reach us very, very soon.
Let’s take a look at what’s in store:
Leif’s Garden Shop
Nature-loving Leif will regularly visit 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.
If you are a fan of the series, you will already know Leif the Sloth. Remember the flowering shrubs he introduced in New Leaf? I can’t wait to get my hands on the beautiful hydrangeas again. He will have a stall on the main square, visiting you frequently.
Jolly Redd’s Treasure Trawler
After downloading the free update, Jolly Redd will occasionally show up in his boat to sell in-game art, as well as furniture with unique colors. Like in previous Animal Crossing games, players will have to figure out which art pieces are real and which are fake. After purchasing genuine art, players can donate it to the island museum to open an art gallery, which will display all types of donated pieces, from paintings to sculptures.
If you thought Tom Nook was a crook for making you spend all those bells for everything you want to do in the game, wait till you meet Redd…
Nature Day (April 23-May 4)
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.
Nature Day coincides with the real-life Earth Day that has been celebrated every April 22nd since 1970. Earth Day is all about making people aware of the negative impact our actions as mankind have on our environment and directs our focus towards nature. In Animal Crossing it’s longer then the one day though.
May Day Tour (May 1-7)
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 (May 18-31)
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 (June 1-30)
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 their gratitude.
Reese and Cyrus used to have a store in New Leaf where you could buy and sell used items and you could also spruce up your furniture. The way we now have the customization kits. Apparently the two still had to tie the knot though! I would have thought they had been married for years already!
Check out the trailer for these updates!