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Animal Crossing: New Horizons will not connect to Pocket Camp, plus new info on neighbors, Resident Services, Nook Phone, and more
We have to wait until March 2020 to go hands-on with the final version of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy some new details now! Here's another wave of info on the upcoming title.
- you’ll start with two or so neighbors
- before they choose a spot for their home, these two neighbors will check with you to see if it’s okay
- if you don't like where they've chosen, you can pick a spot for them
- the islanders that move onto the island with you at the start can't be forced off, but they might leave on their own
- some new elements in gameplay include building up the island, and building something from scratch
- there will be a system that gives an opportunity to invite animals to the island
- Timmy and Tommy, and Tom Nook will already be on the island as well
- the animals who join you are also in debt to Tom Nook
- Tom Nook has a place called Resident Services, and this is what all of his Bells go into
- you can live in a tent forever if you'd like
- there won't be direct connectivity to Pocket Camp, but there will be collaborative items between the two
- there will be new hair and facial features to choose from
- there aren't any new personality types.
- the Nook Phone will get new apps
- you can’t set up a tent on a friend’s island.
- there are new ways to improve your friendship with Islanders, like gifting them crafted items
- islanders can teach you new DIY recipes