Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Starting with only a tent and a few basic supplies, the player gradually transforms the island into a thriving community.

Villagers, represented by anthropomorphic animals, join the settlement over time, each with unique personalities and daily routines.

The player’s objective is not tied to a linear plot but to customizing their island, building relationships, and shaping the environment into a personalized home.

Core gameplay involves resource gathering and crafting.

Players collect wood, stone, weeds, and other materials by interacting with trees, rocks, and rivers.

These items are then used in a crafting system to produce tools, furniture, and decorative objects.

Tools allow further interaction with the environment, such as fishing rods for catching fish, nets for capturing insects, and shovels for digging fossils.

Crafting and item placement give players control over both the interior of their homes and the outdoor island environment.

Progression is tied to milestones and currency.

Bells, the in-game currency, are earned through selling items, fishing, or trading with visiting merchants.

Nook Miles, a secondary point system, reward achievements and can be spent on travel tickets, upgrades, or cosmetic items.

The player can expand their home in stages by repaying loans, unlocking more space and design options.

Island development is another major mechanic.

At first, exploration is limited, but over time players gain the ability to reshape rivers, build bridges, place inclines, and terraform the land.

This freedom allows for highly customizable layouts.

Seasonal changes and real-time clock synchronization bring different events, weather, and wildlife depending on the time of year, encouraging long-term play.

Villagers converse with the player,

Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €41.00 loose, €28.15 complete in box, and €30.34 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Animal Crossing: New Horizons, loose is €41.00 and CIB is €28.15 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is currently worth €41.00 loose, versus €34.46 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.