Fall Update Hits Animal Crossing: New Horizons This Week

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is set to add yet another free content drop to the game this Wednesday, September 30! The Fall Update will bring a variety of different new features and activities to your island. Let’s discuss:

[Announcement]
Find spooky surprises with the Fall update for #AnimalCrossing: New Horizons, arriving on 9/30! 🕸️🎃🍬 pic.twitter.com/cwIbl6TplG

— Isabelle (@animalcrossing) September 25, 2020

Here’s an overview from Nintendo of what to expect:

• 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 colored eye contacts by exchanging Nook Miles. You’ll also be able to learn Halloween DIY projects from your fellow residents. On Halloween night, your neighbors 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., neighbors 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 neighbors, 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 favorite 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?

Exciting stuff, not the least of which being the ability to grow pumpkins; this feature has been floating around as a rumor for months now, and with the official word of pumpkins coming that could mean other produce is on its way down the line. Will the Fall Update be enough to get you back onto your island? Have you never left? Tell us in the comments and on social media!

Source: Nintendo of America Press Release