Confirmed villagers

[Boccages]

Let's make a list from what we saw or what was confirmed from different screenshots. Only known/returning characters will be listed here (so new characters will not be found here).

Special / service characters

• Tom Nook
• Timmy & Tommy
• Isabelle (box art)
• K.K. Slider (confirmed Saturday night concerts by Gamekult)
• Mr. Ressetti (has a new job)
• Harvey (box art)
• Gulliver (HMV Japan stickers)
• Saharah (HMV Japan stickers)
• Wisp (HMV Japan stickers)
• Mabel (render)
• Sable (HMV Japan stickers)
• Label (HMV Japan stickers)
• Blathers (render)
• Celeste (HMV Japan stickers)
• Kicks (HMV Japan stickers)
• Jack
• Zipper
• Jingle
• Franklin
• Pave

Villagers

E3 2019

• Eunice
• Freya
• Fuschia
• Goldie
• Hamlet
• Olivia

September 4, 2019 Nintendo Direct

• Angus
• Bill
• Antonio
• Butch
• Filbert
• Fauna
• Lily
• Lopez
• Tammy
• Rosie
• Peanut
• Peewee
• Roald
• Wolfgang

October Nintendo Live 2019 pamphlet (Japan)

• Skye
• Stitches
• Beau
• Mallary
• Peaches
• Poppy
• Margie
• Rowan
• Tank
• T-Bone
• Egbert
• Kid Cat
• Iggly
• Piper
• Apple

December 13 Nintendo Europe tweet

• Kiki
• Vesta

January 1st - Video Primer and Animal Crossing: New Horizons box art

• Flip
• Apollo
• Carrie
• Rod
• Bunnie
• Goose
• Gladys
• Marshal
• Lolly
• Teddy
• Chrissy
• Colton
• Julian
• Francine

January 21st - NintendoDream magazine villager renders

• Molly
• Kitt
• Aurora
• Caesar
• Chevre
• Rocco
• Melba
• Budd
• Octavian
• Alfonso
• Curt
• Truffle
• Jay
• Fang

January 2020 World Hobby Fair pamphlet (Japan)

• Merry

February 1, 2020 Nintendo Germany Renders

• Friga
• Hopper
• Cube
• Celia
• Keaton
• Sterling
• Frank
• Avery
• Buzz
• Pierce
• Amelia
• Phoebe
• Flora
• Blanche
• Phil
• Cranston
• Julia
• Sprocket
• Sandy
• Queenie
• Zucker
• Marina
• Chadder
• Peneloppe
• Greta
• Bettina
• Kyle
• Skye
• Vivian
• Dobie
• Whitney
• Lobo
• Chief
• Bianca
• Claudia
• Leonardo
• Bangle
• Tybalt
• Rolf
• Hazel
• Sheldon
• Poppy
• Sylvana
• Tasha
• Cally
• Ricky
• Mint
• Static
• Sally
• Caroline
• Agent S
• Nibbles
• Pecan
• Blaire
• Pietro
• Muffy
• Frita
• Timbra
• Wendy
• Curlos
• Willow
• Cashmere
• Stella
• Baabara
• Ren?e
• Merengue
• Hornsby
• Spike
• Rhonda
• Mira
• Cole
• Bonbon
• Carmen
• O'Hare
• Hopkins
• Claude
• Doc
• Ruby
• Genji
• Tiffany
• Pippy
• Gabi
• Gaston
• Snake
• Coco
• Dotty
• Agnes
• Pancetti
• Kevin
• Chops

February 2, 2020 Japan Marketing artwork

• Pekoe

February 20, 2020 Animal Crossing Direct

• Drift
• Canberra
• Violet
• Diana
• Shari
• Klaus
• Katt
• Rodney
• Charlise
• Flurry
• Sydney
• Cherry
• Bella
• Erik
• Bob
• Bree
• Flip
• June
• Shep
• Savannah
• Hans
• Buck
• Dizzy
• Nate
• Mac
• Poncho
• Bertha
• Pinky
• Alli
• Ozzie
• Tutu
• Purrl
• Patty
• Sly
• Eloise
• Roscoe
• Jitters
• Flo

February 20, 2020 Different Official Animal Crossing Websites (different languages)

• Punchy
• Victoria
• Deirdre
• Axel
• Annalisa
• Rooney
• Bitty
• Hippeux
• Teddy
• Diva
• Cyrano

I'll try and keep it up to date.

 

[Stevey Queen]

You forgot Freya who was in the trailer with Eunice.

 

[Boccages]

Thanks for pointing it out! I added her

 

[Boccages]

Updated with KK

 

[Mink777]

I wish someone would just confirm all villagers from NL (including WA) are returning so we can end the idea of villagers being cut. I can wait for new villager/species/GC returning villager announcements, but I really want the possible villagers being cut thing cleared up very soon.

 

[Stevey Queen]

I wish someone would just confirm all villagers from NL (including WA) are returning so we can end the idea of villagers being cut. I can wait for new villager/species/GC returning villager announcements, but I really want the possible villagers being cut thing cleared up very soon.

Honestly that's probably something that wont be known until after release or like a couple weeks before if someone gets an early copy and datamines it. I don't think any villagers are getting cut though. Cant say the same for NPCs like Harriet and Shrunk and other shopkeepers.

@Boccages, Mr. Resetti has been confirmed to be in the game in some way if you want that on your list.

 

[Mink777]

Honestly that's probably something that wont be known until after release or like a couple weeks before if someone gets an early copy and datamines it. I don't think any villagers are getting cut though. Cant say the same for NPCs like Harriet and Shrunk and other shopkeepers.

@Boccages, Mr. Resetti has been confirmed to be in the game in some way if you want that on your list.

Might as well go through all the special characters rn.

Harriet I am worried a bit about, especially with the new customizable appearance thing. Shrunk I am more confident will be in the game. Afterall, emotions were shown. Redd will probably find a way in there some how, maybe an interesting villain role if a story was put into the game. Katrina maybe, I'll say it's more likely than not. Gracie maybe not, they seem to have redesigned all furniture, so it may be the end of the line for her. Leif I am pretty sure will be in the game as gardening and weeds seems to have taken a larger role. Kicks will probably be in as different shoes were shown, as were clothes, so put in the Able Sisters as well if there ever was any doubt. Lyle and Lottie were both used mainly in a recent game, so I am sure they will be in it somehow, possibly the same roles, Digby I'm sure will be in it and will be in charge of how the shopping works, while Isabelle will be in charge of how projects like anemeties (100% sure that is not how you spell it.) The museum has been in the series since the beginning, so it has to be back, I can see Celeste brining back constellations too. The museum 2nd floor is something I'd actually like to see removed if it isn't for constellations. Blathers will probably be back and maybe will serve food now. Resetti has been said to be in the game, maybe he will open an underground restaurant or shop. Don could help, but I don't care if he is in the game or not to be honest. Mail will definitely still be a feature, so lock in Pelly, Phyllis, and Pete. I doubt they remove the dream suite as it was one of the best new features in ACNL. I think Luna is safely in and it will probably be one of the shops you will eventually have to build. The retail shop is interesting because we know there is a new way to sell stuff. Maybe Reese and Cryus' shop will be built with the rest of the shops down the line, maybe they will have a new role, but there is a chance they don't get in, and honestly don't see that as something I would lose sleep over. Copper and Booker will probably be back with the same role as NL, just please make the lost and found more useful and it would be ideal to have them together, or at least switch shifts so we don't have to chose to have only 1 in our towns/islands. Kapp'n will probably be the pilot now, and Rover will probably have the same role he always had. Unfortunately, unless Tortimer Island returns, I think all of Kapp'n's family is cut, but it may very well not be. Their fate depends on that. If Tortimer island is in the game, expect Tortimer to have a very similar role, If it is not, expect him to find a different role unless he had passed on between the games. Dark? Yes, but Shrunk implies Master Frillard from City Folk died in between the games sometimes when you talk to him after receiving a new joke in Club LOL. Speaking of characters cut that there in City Folk, I doubt we will see Frillard, but Kaitlin and Serena have a chance to be in. Serena is definitely more likely if they can find a new role for her as I have no idea what role they would give Kaitlin. And of course her daughter Katie will likely have the same role she has always had, except now she may be an adult. Wendell from the Dream Suite will probably have the same role as I expect the Dream Suite to return. Gulliver will probably be back, but his UFO will return now too. Pascal is a pointless character in my opinion and I don't think he really needs to come back, but I think he will, probably with the same role as he had in New Leaf. As for all the holliday characters, expect them all to be back, but they will probably change how some holidays go. Having a different way the holiday is celebrated every year would be very unique and exciting, especially if they want people playing for more than one year. I am including Blanca in the holiday group as I expect her role in NH to be the same as it was in NL. Holiday villagers also include Chip and Nat, but it would be cool to have their roles expanded a bit, and it would be also cool to have events similar to the Bug-Off and Fishing Tourney be added, but that is going off topic for now. I don't think Harvey returns unless he becomes a villager as I feel the WA campground was definitely a one-time thing. I think Wisp will be the sole special character that is in charge of whatever the amiibo compatibilities may be. Turnips are a fantastic way to make bells, especially when you are first starting the game when there will be several people on here who will have threads about outstanding turnip prices. However, the question of where we will sell the turnips remains, and it makes it more likely for Reese and Cyrus to be back as it creates another important use for them. Unless of course, one of the Nookling brothers is in charge of the turnips prices and the Treehouse gameplay and trailer just didn't show it. That is always a possibility. I'm sure Lloyd will find a way into the game, probably similar to his, well, many roles in New Leaf. On a more minor note, snowmen were pretty much confirmed to be in the game in the trailer. Finally, we get to the OK Motors birds. I am split on whether or not they will me in the game. They will probably have to have a new role, maybe designing and working a plane at the airport. This would also eliminate Porter's role, opening the opportunity for Champ to be a villager again. I think it would be very cool to design our own town plane, so I hope the OK Motors crows would do something like that if they make it in the game. I am leaning more towards a yes in that they will find some role in New Horizons. That is all I have to say for now, and time will tell if these predictions turn out right or wrong.

 

[DrewAC]

I wish someone would just confirm all villagers from NL (including WA) are returning so we can end the idea of villagers being cut. I can wait for new villager/species/GC returning villager announcements, but I really want the possible villagers being cut thing cleared up very soon.

Yeah, I really hope we won't have any villager cuts in New Horizons.

Somebody tell GameFreak to stay away from AC: NH development stat!!

 

[Boccages]

Yeah, I really hope we won't have any villager cuts in New Horizons.

Somebody tell GameFreak to stay away from AC: NH development stat!!

To be frank, that's exactly why I do not want new characters in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Bring back all the characters of Animal Crossing: Welcome amiibo (without the special Sanrio, Zelda and Splatoon rip offs) and those extra few from Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer and concentrate on making the villagers more unique, have more personality or better interactions with the other villagers and players. Why ? If they keep stacking more animals with each new iteration, one day Nintendo will go down the GameFreak road and just cut down on the overall roster for time constraints.

 

[Boccages]

I've updated this list on September 4, 2019 following the Nintendo Direct presentation.

 

[YunaMoon]

So far I’m happy with who has been confirmed and am excited with who is coming next. I hope we are to be surprised with new villagers! I wonder if our old amiibo cards will still be compatible?

 

[Boccages]

So far I’m happy with who has been confirmed and am excited with who is coming next. I hope we are to be surprised with new villagers! I wonder if our old amiibo cards will still be compatible?

Aya Kyogoku said they know that Animal Crossing fans would love to use their Animal Crossing amiibo. But she hasn't said anything beyond that yet.

 

[isabll]

I'm hoping for all NL villagers to come back, but for now I'm really happy that they've also shown us Fauna, Lopez, Lily and Rosie in the new direct!

 

[isabll]

Sorry for the double reply, but I just noticed you forgot to include Roald! He can be seen fishing in the background in the most recent trailer.

 

[Boccages]

Sorry for the double reply, but I just noticed you forgot to include Roald! He can be seen fishing in the background in the most recent trailer.

Thanks for notifying me! I sure had noticed him since he’s one of my top 10 favorite characters, but somehow forgot to list him here. Bug is fixed now.

 

[dizzy bone]

I was so happy to see Butch in the new trailer! He did a little sits on the ground! :’D

 

[Sweetley]

After seeing that Lopez and Peanut are there, part of me now hopes that I may get both (or at least one of
them) as starter villagers.

 

[DubiousDelphine]

i saw rosie. I was happy she was there. Not sure about Doc..
I want doc and rosie as my starter villagers

 

[Raayzx]

LILYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY <3

 

[AlyssaAC]

I'm glad Rosie is in there and Wolfgang. So far the villager they have shown us are pretty good too! Really can't wait to see who I end up with.