14 DAY TRIAL // Nintendo has just revealed an important update is coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons this week. The so-called Winter update, which will be available for free starting November 19, brings special occasions like Turkey Day (November 26) and Toy Day (December 24), as well as new Reactions and new hairstyles.
More importantly, the Winter update adds an in-game home item storage expansion upgrade option and save data transfer capabilities. Thanks to the upcoming update, from December 1 to December 25, players will able to purchase toys from Nook’s Cranny and find holiday-themed clothing at the Able Sisters shop.
Also, when it’s officially Toy Day on December 24, Jingle will pay a special visit to each island to spread holiday cheer. By helping him deliver presents, players will receive a gift too. However, it's important to mention that certain aspects of this event require the construction of the Resident Services building beforehand.
There are nine new Reactions and six new hairstyle options included in the update, which can be acquired by redeeming Nook Miles at the Nook Stop terminal located in Resident Services.
As far as the home storage limit upgrade goes, players who have previously expanded their home to the largest size and have paid off their debt will be able to apply for a further home storage expansion by speaking to Tom Nook at the Resident Services. This will expand the home storage to 2400 slots.
Another important addition to the game is the possibility to choose to visit random islands while dreaming, opening new vistas of inspiration for island customizations. Also, to commemorate Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp’s third anniversary, a Pocket Camp smartphone model will become available in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
The Winter update brings two new features that offer expanded flexibility for resident and island data. The single-player transfer feature lets players transfer resident data to another system, including the resident’s name, appearance, and equipment, along with their inventory, home, and storage.
A second island transfer feature will enable players to move their user save data, along with the island itself and all the residents, to another system. This service will be facilitated by the free Island Transfer Tool app in Nintendo eShop.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons players should also expect new seasonal items that will be available starting December 1 at Nook Stop. On top of that, between December 26 and 31, there will be several festive items to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
In addition to the content of the update, players can look forward to a countdown event on December 31, starting at 7 p.m. local time, to ring in the new year with their residents as well as friends and family in the game.
