Halloween Event and Fall Update: Everything About Animal Crossing: New Horizon’s Upcoming Update

Halloween Event and Fall Update: Everything About Animal Crossing: New Horizon’s Upcoming Update

There’s no trick-or-treating or any spooky parties on Halloween this year as most of us will remain confined in our homes. However, Animal Crossing: New Horizon players are in for an early treat—a free new fall update was announced yesterday. It is going live on the 30^th of September, and everyone who downloads the update also gets a virtual Ring Con controller as a gift, courtesy of Nintendo. In addition, there’s also a Halloween event on the 31^st of October, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

The new feature, via Nintendo’s press release, includes:

• Growing Pumpkins– Deck out your home and island for all your awesome autumnal occasions by first purchasing pumpkin starts in-game from Leif year-round or from Nook’s Cranny during October. Once your pumpkins are grown, they can be harvested and put to use in pumpkin-based DIY projects.
• Prepare for Halloween– Pumpkins are just the beginning of the Halloween-themed festivities coming to your island. With the big day just around the corner, you can start stocking up on candy early. Find your style for Halloween night by purchasing costumes, like a mage’s dress, at the Able Sisters shop during the month of October. You can even procure body paint and coloured eye contacts by exchanging Nook Miles. You’ll also be able to learn Halloween DIY projects from your fellow residents. On Halloween night, your neighbours will be getting in the holiday spirit with costumes of their own.
• Halloween Night Celebrations– When Halloween night arrives on Oct. 31, after 5 p.m., neighbours will gather in the plaza, which will be adorned with an array of Halloween decorations. You’ll also receive a visit from a mysterious guest, Jack, the “czar of Halloween.” By giving Jack lollipops and candy, you’ll earn spooky in-game rewards. Be sure to save some candy for your neighbours, too, or you might get pranked! Luckily, you can learn a couple of new Reactions to properly express your feelings of fear.
• Revisiting Dreams– The ability to take a nap and visit other islands within dreams was introduced this summer. Now, you’ll be able to easily revisit dreams from a list, making it even easier to visit some of your favourite islands.
• NookLink App Update– The NookLink Service in the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app is also receiving an update in early October. With the update, you’ll be able to use your smart device to perform Reactions in the game. How about trying it out for this occasion to let your island visitors know exactly how you feel about their mischievous tricks and treats?

ANCH players can also expect another update in late November—which will include elements of Thanksgiving and Christmas.