Thanks to a fairly consistent string of updates, there are plenty of reasons to get back into Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Either the player decides to continue their previous playthrough or even start a new one from scratch, there are some great ideas that will motivate the player to start playing again.

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Although it can seem almost impossible for the player to delete their island, doing so can provide a breath of fresh air. It will bring them back to the way they felt when they first started the game, to the more relaxed early game stages. Nevertheless, even for those who do not wish to start from scratch, there are great reasons to return to Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Try A Different Theme

A winter themed island entrance in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Most players have decorated their island by focusing on a specific theme. Going back to the game and starting a new island gives players the opportunity to experiment with a different theme.

This will give their island a fresh new look, especially if the player decides to try out some of the most popular Animal Crossing island themes like the jungle, winter, or hot springs. Otherwise, players can also experiment freely with no specific theme in mind and focus mostly on creative terraforming.

Explore New Things

3 players relaxing in one island in Animal Crossing New Horizons.

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons there are multiple things that most players never discover like finding special bugs or growing money trees. By coming back, players can make sure they have enjoyed the game to its fullest while utilizing everything that it has to offer.

In addition, new updates are coming soon—one every three months or so—so there's even more content and features for players to look forward to. Animal Crossing New Horizons has a lot to offer, and there's always something that players have missed.

Seasonal Events

The player and the villagers are enjoying the fireworks at night in Animal Crossing New Horizons.

The 1.11 update has recently arrived and brings with it the addition of seasonal events and seasonal items. For instance, the latest event is the fireworks show where the player can launch their own custom fireworks at Resident Services plaza.

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In addition, this event also adds multiple new items to the stores related to the festival like the Cucumber Horse and the Eggplant Cow. Also, more items are expected in September with the launch of the Japanese Moon-Viewing festival.

Decorate Home

Marshal talking to the player in his Home in Animal Crossing New Horizons

Either by starting anew or continuing a previous playthrough, it can be a great chance for the player to redecorate their home. By focusing on a specific theme and building it faster or slower compared to the previous playthrough, the player can add a unique twist to their house.

The player could try and go for some of the most creative Animal Crossing house design ideas like a cozy living room or a spooky basement, or they could even improvise and see where that takes them.

Complete All Achievements

A player interacts with the Nook Miles Terminal in Animal Crossing New Horizons.

The game includes multiple achievements, with some being harder to complete than others. The best way for the player to show that they really enjoyed a game is to have all of its achievements complete, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons is no exception.

Also, it is important to note that achievements reward the player with Nook Miles, which can be helpful especially if rebuilding everything. Lastly, there are some exceptionally hard Nook Miles achievements that even experienced players will struggle with.

Completing Bug And Fish Collections

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There are a lot of bugs and fish to be caught in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and catching them all can be a great reason to get back into the game. Specifically, the total number of fish and bugs reaches over 150, which makes gathering them all a hard task, even for the most committed players.

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In addition, players can decide to either donate them to the museum or even have them as cosmetics sitting around the island, especially since some of them have unique cages and tanks.

Meet New Villagers

The player and many villagers standing in front of Nook's Cranny in Animal Crossing New Horizons.

Either by starting a new island or by constantly visiting mystery islands, it can be a great chance for the player to try and meet all the villagers. They could even choose specific villagers, based on a certain theme, to bring over on their island.

Another option would be to focus on getting all the newer villagers like Etoile, Toby, Rilla, and Chelsea, which would add another fresh look to the player's island.

Memories

The player is holding a crop in the middle of their farm in Animal Crossing New Horizons.

If exploring all the new features and completing previous quests isn't enough, memories are always a great reason to come back. During Animal Crossing: New Horizons' first launch, many players had an amazing and relaxed experience, especially during the first few days while they were discovering the game. Although this can't fully be relieved, starting a new game will fill the player with memories from their previous playthrough.

Speedrun

Beach party featuring the player and many villagers in Animal Crossing New Horizons.

For those that favor a change of pace and a challenge instead of a relaxing experience, attempting to speedrun the game can be an interesting task.

The player can make sure to follow some of the best tips for getting started on their farm, and prioritize efficiency over anything else. Through these, it's all about how fast they can progress through the game and achievements to unlock new features as fast as possible.

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