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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.

Franchise:
Animal Crossing
Platform:
Nintendo Switch
Released:
March 20, 2020
Developer:
Nintendo EPD
Publisher:
Nintendo
Genre:
Simulation
Multiplayer:
Nintendo
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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