Up to eight players with their own Nintendo Switch console and a copy of the software can play together on an island via online or local multiplayer. Up to four residents on the same island can play together simultaneously on one Nintendo Switch console. Unfortunately, the problem with this much-beloved game is that it is, for the moment, a Nintendo Switch exclusive. The big question remains, though: is Animal Crossing playable on PC? Before proceeding with the guide below, you will need to already have a copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons installed on a Nintendo Switch console. By following these steps, you should now be able to play Animal Crossing New Horizons on your PC without any restrictions.

While holding a ladder, press A in front of a cliff to go up or down. This is pretty useful if you haven't built any inclines yet.Despite the game allowing up to eight residents on one island, New Horizons only supports local multiplayer for up to four players at a time. So, you'll need to take turns playing if you have more than four people sharing an island together. Additionally, each player will need their own controller. Explore your Deserted Island Getaway in Animal Crossing™: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch with this officially licensed PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller* featuring K.K. Slider design, motion controls and mappable gaming buttons.

Orville will look for islands (to see if any of you Switch friends opened the gates). If he finds several islands he asks you to select the one you want to go to. You'll even be able to see how many people are on the island already! When you see a fish shadow in rivers or the sea, hold your fishing rod, and press A in front of the water to cast a line. When all expected visitors have arrived, the Leader player can return to Dodo Airport and select Please close the gate. This will stop any new visitors from coming to the island. Select All my friends! to open your island up to anyone that you’ve added to your Nintendo Switch friend list. Online play is only available between players on your Nintendo Switch friend list OR players that you have shared a Dodo Code with.Have all players go to the Airport on their island (the aeroplane icon on the island map) and speak with the Dodo. When a visitor is ready to leave, they can return to Dodo Airport and select I want to go home to return to their own island. Select via online play (if they're in the same room as you, with their own Switches and own copies of ACNH you could select local).