'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' for the Switch: What we know so far

“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” will be released for the Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2020.

Like prior “Animal Crossing” games, “New Horizons” will offer a slice-of-life experience that lets players build their own island paradise.

Up to eight players can share the same island and play together, participating in activities like gardening, fishing, and general exploration.

“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” will also introduce a new crafting system that lets players collect materials to build new furniture, key items, and decorations for their home.

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Nintendo revealed “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” during its presentation at E3 2019, more than eight months after it first teased that the series was coming to the Switch.

The “Animal Crossing” series offers players a “slice-of-life” experience where they build a home in a small village and participate in casual activities like fishing and gardening.

“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” will bring players to a deserted island to start a brand new village. As players explore the island, collect materials, and craft new items, they'll eventually see their new home start to flourish. As many as eight different players can live on the same island and build their own homes together.

Four players can use a single Switch to explore the island together, while online and local wireless play with multiple Switches will allow up to eight players on the island at once. Even without other players, the island will be filled with animal villagers for players to befriend.

Here's everything we know about “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” so far: