The latest and fifth mainline instalment in the Animal Crossing video game series released on March 20th (almost a month ago). Animal Crossing: New Horizons has quickly become one of the best-selling games of the year thus far and currently stands as the most popular title on the Nintendo Switch.
An example of this popularity would be that Animal Crossing: New Horizons had the biggest Nintendo Switch launch ever in Japan — find out more on that here — and is the fastest-selling Nintendo Switch game ever in the United Kingdom. Suffice it to say, the game is a huge hit.
In response to the immense popularity, Nintendo has opted to add new profile avatars to the Nintendo Switch featuring some of the beloved characters from the game. If you're unfamiliar, player profiles on the Nintendo Switch can equip an avatar featuring anything from a character from Splatoon to a Mii.
Now there are avatars representing such Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters as Tom Nook, Isabelle, Timmy and Tommy Nook, Flick, Wilbur, and more. Of course, there were already a couple of Animal Crossing avatars available for the likes of Mabel and K.K. Slider.
All of these are now available for free. After downloading the latest firmware update (specifically Ver.10.0.0), the new avatars should simply be available to equip within the "Edit Profile" section. What's more, new avatars isn't all that the new Nintendo Switch update has introduced but also evidence of a new hardware model — find out more on that here.
If the hustle and bustle of modern life’s got you down, Tom Nook has a new business venture up his sleeve that he knows you’ll adore: the Nook Inc. Deserted Island Getaway Package! Sure, you’ve crossed paths with colorful characters near and far. Had a grand 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 longs for…freedom? 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!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is exclusively available for the Nintendo Switch.