The Carnival update gets things started on January 28th.
You can’t go to Carnival in Rio de Janeiro (or anyplace, truly) because of the pandemic, however, Nintendo figures it can carry the festival to you. It’s delivering an Animal Crossing: New Horizons Festivale update on January 28th that conveys that Brazilian pizazz to your virtual island.
You’ll gain admittance to reasonably showy clothing from the Able Sisters beginning February first, while the colorful winged creature Pavé will commence the Festivale occasion on February fifteenth. You’ll be approached to discover drifting plumes and exchange them for an “enthusiastic dance number.” There will likewise be a large group of occasional things past the Carnival subject, including Valentine’s Day treats just like Groundhog Day and Super Bowl things.
Nintendo has additionally indicated large joint efforts later on. Target stores will sell a $6 Animal Crossing pack of Amiibo cards on March 26th that carries Hello Kitty to your island, including new locals (not Hello Kitty herself, tsk-tsk) and themed furniture. In a video, Nintendo additionally prodded a Super Mario Bros. cooperation accompanying a free update in March. There will be a lot to do by the game’s first birthday celebration, at that point.
That underscores Nintendo’s obligation to Animal Crossing on the Switch, however may likewise be significant when the game is as yet a panacea for gamers stuck at home during the pandemic.