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Animal Crossing: New Horizons

One of the best entries so far in the Animal Crossing series, New Horizons gives players more freedom and customization options than ever before. Players purchase a new island home from the somewhat infamous Tom Nook, and can design and build their island in any way their imagination desires.

Animal Crossing New Horizons

Franchise
Animal Crossing
Platform(s)
Nintendo Switch
Released
March 20, 2020
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Genre(s)
Simulation
ESRB
E
Expansions
Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Happy Home Paradise
How Long To Beat
68-600 hours
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Expansion Packs
Animal Crossing: New Horizons- Happy Home Paradise
Prequel
Animal Crossing: New Leaf

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