How to Do Just About Anything in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

It’s been out just over a week, and it’s safe to say that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has taken over many of our lives.

It’s an escape to a paradise island we all need right now. When the real world is so bleak and depressing, Animal Crossing provides a wonderful little slice of happiness.

But despite its simple exterior, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a surprisingly complex game – especially for those who are new to the series. There’s a lot of things you’re expected to learn by discovery (or from social media). It’s a game designed for the long-haul, drip-feeding you new things day by day. So if you are new, it can be hard to get to grips with everything Animal Crossing has to offer.

Fear not; we’ve been busy putting together guides for just about everything you could need to know in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Something we’ve missed that you’re stuck on? Drop us a line at hello [at] gamespew [dot] com and we’ll do our best to fill in the gaps.

Getting started

The best place to start when you’re brand new to Animal Crossing: New Horizons is with our 13 Tips for Getting Started guide. It’ll point you in the right direction and give you a handle on some of the game’s secrets you might otherwise miss.

The basics

Being social

Getting around

How to Climb

Gathering resources

Upgrades

How to Expand Your Inventory

Staying safe

Design

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