Restarting an island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a big commitment, especially for those who have played the same island constantly since the game's release over a year ago. For those who have completed every collection, finished every home upgrade, and perfected their island design, there may not be much left to do on their current New Horizons island. Restarting an island in Animal Crossing with a better understanding of the gameplay loop is an exciting opportunity to make different choices, set an island up in a new way, and experience the fun of Animal Crossing: New Horizons with a fresh perspective.
For many fans, their original Animal Crossing island was an experiment as gameplay mechanics were puzzled out, updates were released, and special content was uncovered. By restarting Animal Crossing: New Horizons, players now know what to expect when setting things up, and may prioritize certain tasks differently to speed up the growth of their new town. Instead of exploring the entire island carefully, it might best to get Nook's Cranny upgraded as quickly as possible, or get a tent upgraded to an Animal Crossing house to expand crucial inventory space.
The first tip Animal Crossing fans should consider when restarting their New Horizons game is building placement. Moving buildings comes at a steep price, with villager homes, shops, or the museum costing 50,000 Bells, and the player's home costing 30,000 Bells. To save money on fees, experienced players can map out where they might want specific buildings and homes. Much of Animal Crossing's gameplay focuses on island design, and with previous knowledge of how much space these buildings take up, setting up a new town can be less frustrating.
Choose Animal Crossing: New Horizons Villagers Wisely
When playing New Horizons for the first time, the temptation to pick up any wayward villager on Animal Crossing's Mystery Island can be hard to resist. Filling the town up with residents is exciting, and makes the space less lonely - especially early on. However, doing this can land a player with a bunch of villagers who don't get along, or villagers who are generally disliked by Animal Crossing fans. A second playthrough on a new New Horizons save allows players to be more selective about which villagers they invite to live in their town, and who to avoid entirely. It can also open the possibility for a cast of characters the player didn't get to meet before, making the new town's residents a fun new way to explore the many different personalities available in the game.
For those wanting to design a new, elaborate island, getting the Animal Crossing Island Designer App as quickly as possible might be something to put at the top of the to-do list. The Island Designer App is a gift given by Tom Nook after Animal Crossing's rockstar K.K. Slider performs for the first time on the island. This tool gives full creative freedom for building a new Animal Crossing island. Players can shape water to create ponds, waterfalls, or rivers as well as build cliffs or flatten land for more customization options. Starting fresh with Animal Crossing: New Horizons offers a number of ways to play more efficiently, or try new ideas, making a restart an exciting way to keep playing.