My honest thoughts on this update.

[Undies]

There's still alot of quality of life changes I'm sad we don't have.
I think so far my biggest complaint is I wish Nooks Cranny got and upgrade to be bigger. I'm so keen for so many of the new items (especially the castle) and so far I've only had old items in my stores, could take weeks and weeks of waiting.

 

[Skandranon]

My guess is the fact we can obtain very rare material from them. Not to mention islands in different seasons, meaning you can catch fish much earlier than previously possible.

They probably felt the need to restrict it so we didn't gain too much progression from it.

that is a good reason, except those who TT alot then have no restrictions. would of been a nice way for those who never TT to catch up and due to the Miles charge isnt just a free resource giveaway. To me personally its just an annoyance cause although I don't really TT on my main island, I can use my second to jump around and really explore the new island features.

 

[Croconaw]

I really like the update. It’s just hard to believe that people are still finding things to complain about. Why not focus on the positive? We received the update early which, in my opinion, was a great surprise. There are lots to look forward to with this update, as seen in the direct. Nintendo can’t satisfy everyone’s needs. They’d have to make hundreds of copies specifically catered to everything that a person wants. That’s just not how it works. This isn’t towards anyone in particular. I’ve just witnessed that there seems to be more focus on what we don’t have over what we do have. If we could focus on the positives for a bit, this update would be a lot better.

 

[Noel_in_Sunrise]

I honestly did not believe that we were going to get any more big updates. I am so glad to have been wrong and that they are finishing things off with a bang. I thought that the updates would just peter out.

The only thing I really regret not getting is another Nook shop upgrade. I hope that the HHA shop feels substantial enough and that the currency is not a grind.

I am so excited for the dlc. I feel like it will revitalize the game for me for awhile.

They fixed so many of my core issues with the game. Recoloring being my biggest gripe, followed by Redd not coming often enough and having to go inside to access storage.

There are of course minor things I would have liked to see. Bulk crafting being the biggest one. People who still have to craft bait have my condolences.

I cannot believe how good all the new food items look. I have around 4 picnic blankets spread around my island and one picnic table area just waiting to be decorated!

 

[Solio]

I'm overall very pleased with the update. However, what does take away from it, is the fact that a lot of the additions, in my opinion, should have been in the base game instead of a last update almost 2 years later (villager visits, the Roost, gyroids). But at this point, I'm just super thankful we got so much content for free.

 

[Sweetley]

While I'm not able to check out the update on my own, as my Switch decided to go get broken earlier this week (great timing) I checked out online what the update has to offer and I must say I'm very, VERY pleased with what I saw so far. Especially with the new added villagers, the ton of items and the Happy Home Paradise DLC. I admit there are some things I do kinda miss, like the observatory, tropical fruits and Gracie. But other than that, I think the game is finally finished and compared to how it was before the update dropped much better and enjoyable now imo.

 

[coldpotato]

I absolutely love the update.
They added way more to the game I ever thought they would in this update, and on top of it created a gigantic paid DLC.
The update is so massive I can't even figure out what my favorite part of it is because they just added so much.
Things like not being able to work at the roost and not having multiplayer mini games would normally be very disappointing to me, and I still feel a little bit of disappointment but seeing how they put SO much work into this update and the paid DLC, they must have a pretty good reason why they didn't add those things. Nintendo at least proved to me they still care a lot about this game. The update has brought me so much happiness and faith in the future of animal crossing games and that's really enough for me. I'm okay with not ever getting anymore updates or paid DLC relating to New Horizons after this. Game is completed now, IMO.

 

[Violet Witch]

I've only played the new update for a few hours and already I'm really satisfied with what we've been given since the free update and DLC were released over the last 24 hours or so. Like others have said the game is now complete and has given us all a slew of new opportunities to expand our island and our quality of life within the game itself. I think it's great to see so many people discovering new items, DIY's, Gyroids and Mystery Islands via Kapp'n which in turn makes me excited to discover them for myself when I log on to the game later on. Animal Crossing just got a big level up gaming wise which I know will keep the majority of it's fans very happy for a very long time to come.

 

[MooMiMoo]

- I'm disappointed that Kapp'n seems a bit watered down as a character. His song lyrics don't seem as varied as they were in NL, and I don't like that he's not as much of a "creep" anymore. I don't like that he's ALWAYS at the dock, and yet I can only go on a boat trip once per day.. where is the logic in that? Go home, Kapp'n!

You actually want to be made uncomfortable by a middle-aged married man making sexual innuendos while you’re trapped on a boat ride with him alone? No thanks, I get enough of that IRL.

I'm overall very pleased with the update. However, what does take away from it, is the fact that a lot of the additions, in my opinion, should have been in the base game instead of a last update almost 2 years later (villager visits, the Roost, gyroids). But at this point, I'm just super thankful we got so much content for free.

But then ACNH wouldn’t have released until now, and most of fandom would have walked away or rioted LOL. I think realistically they did the best they could to keep the players happy without overworking their employees, especially considering they developed, released, and continued to update this game through a global pandemic.

 

[Stikki]

I'm taking it super slow, so I'm just enjoying all the little moments right now. I'm happy with everything so far and still got more to discover. Total game changer for me.

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You actually want to be made uncomfortable by a middle-aged married man making sexual innuendos while you’re trapped on a boat ride with him alone? No thanks, I get enough of that IRL.

Hey, no need to boast haha. Some of us long for this very scenario and were looking forward to living it out with Kapp'n.

Seriously though, I'm not surprised they took it out. Though honestly...I'll probably miss it, cos it was funny. I'm quite amused by that sort of behaviour in general though, especially in game form haha.

 

[tomatospooks666]

I really like the update. It’s just hard to believe that people are still finding things to complain about. Why not focus on the positive? We received the update early which, in my opinion, was a great surprise. There are lots to look forward to with this update, as seen in the direct. Nintendo can’t satisfy everyone’s needs. They’d have to make hundreds of copies specifically catered to everything that a person wants. That’s just not how it works. This isn’t towards anyone in particular. I’ve just witnessed that there seems to be more focus on what we don’t have over what we do have. If we could focus on the positives for a bit, this update would be a lot better.

i mean, i would've preferred a late update that had thought put into it than an early one haphazardly thrown together, and if an update has issues people are allowed to complain about them. ignoring obvious, glaring problems don't make them go away.

and just to be clear, i say this as someone that enjoys most of the update, but they could've done better. people have been asking for things like crafting multiple recipes and better terraforming for years now. basic quality of life stuff that shouldn't be that hard to implement, but instead we get "oops, people can barge into your house and the game literally will keep you from being able to redecorate while they're there" and like... who wanted this...? not to mention the whole mess with the expansion deal.

 

[MOON TRIPS]

this game isn't New Leaf 2.0 and the game's clearly been taken in a different direction in New Horizons. I'm mostly glad they made so many new clothes and furniture for this game... I personally like many more of the new sets in this game than the old ones from previous games.
it is a shame there weren't any really cool unknown things such as tropical fruit or Gracie, but I think some people got their hopes up a bit too high because of vague wording in the direct. not that I blame 'em, I had small hopes myself.
personally, I'm pretty pleased.
I must admit some more qol stuff would have been nice... ability to craft multiple items, shopping cart in Able Sisters, printing multiple Nook Mile tickets, etc... why they didn't is beyond me, but I guess we just gotta respect their vision.

 

[TillyGoesMeow]

I'm excited to discuss it. I know many people dislike me critiquing a game (which is literally an artistic medium), so I'm glad to have a thread for it. Just because I think there are things that CAN be improved on, doesn't mean I don't think the game isn't good or the update wasn't great. I am really enjoying it actually! Let people critique and analyze their favorite games.

I will start by saying this update doesn't feel like "Free DLC" more like stuff that should have been here from the start. I haven't gotten the paid for DLC yet, but I will! So on the free update:

Postives:

• New Furniture is great, there are so many things and variations of each!
  • sub category to mention all the new awesome outdoor "furniture" makes the game feel way better imo.
• Reese and Cyrus make getting specific colors super easy.
• I love Katrina
• Fence customization & new fences are super awesome. I'm thrilled for this.
• Fun new islands with a significantly less creepy Kapp'n
• Brewster & the coffee room are really cool!
• Harv's island having everyone makes the game way more fun to play daily
• I love Harriet & Harv lore, no further comment
• Tortimer's acorn mask is horrifying and I love it.
• STORAGE
• Katrina is the loml
• Isabelle telling me who is on the island is super helpful!
• These gyroids are extremely cute and my favorite in all of the series of AC.
• Villagers feel slightly more interactive, and I appreciate that!
• New plants and veggies are cute, and I like the idea for crafting/cooking recipes! Make it feel like a natural addition.
• I like the new house exteriors!

Negatives:

• No bulk crafting/customization
• Final update to Nook's would have been cute.
• I beg you, nintendo, gracie sets pls they were my childhood goal
• Mini games for these new islands would have been nice, maybe a multiplayer option like in NL?
• I just wish the new furniture was more interactive like in pocket camp!

Aaaaaaaand that's pretty much it. Overall, it's a great QOL update, but there are some things that I wish were included. Again, this is just my opinion. It's an technically an artistic piece so people will have different perceptions on how they feel, and that's totally cool. I don't think people should get upset with people who aren't completely happy. Maybe they were just looking forward to different aspects than you. Animal crossing is a really great game because there's something in there for everyone!

 

[-Blue-]

There's a lot they could had done better and a lot they could had done worst. Overall I'm glad that they didn't just sweep this game under the rug for Splatoon 3, which is what I was concerned was going to happen.

Is it disappointing that they didn't bring mini-games so you can chill and play games with friends? Absolutely. But I am happy with the update. It's not like I am overly foaming at the mouth, but I'm not disappointed or bitter over it like I was with the garbage MayDay update where they tried to pass off the old update as new.

 

[Moritz]

Personally I'm glad bulk crafting isn't in the game.
I think it goes against the spirit of Animal Crossing to do things quickly.
(I do wish there was a better way around bait though due to the fact no one wants just one or 2 bits of bait)

It would be nice if Terraforming had something to say where you were facing so you knew the result you were getting.
But it should not be made faster.
Again not the spirit of the game.

I dont think the shop was really in need of an upgrade since lots of stuff that was on sale there in other games is now in the cabinet.
And we have more shops on harvs island.

Never really cared for grace. Thought she was the worst NPC. And her stuff wasn't that great.
But I liked the fact it cost a lot.
Made bells feel more worthwhile.
Not overly sad she's missing.

The only thing I think is a real missed opportunity is that the game still has no reason to invite friends over to your island.

But I knew it wasn't coming as the direct never said it. So I can't hold it against the update now it's out.
Can't fault the update for something it never tried to be.

 

[Millysaurusrexjr]

You actually want to be made uncomfortable by a middle-aged married man making sexual innuendos while you’re trapped on a boat ride with him alone? No thanks, I get enough of that IRL.

It personally never made me feel uncomfortable, hence why I put creepy in quotation marks. I took it to be playful teasing and thought it was hilarious. But I if most people were made uncomfortable by it, then I guess that is why they changed him, and I suppose that is a good thing! It just seems like he's lost a bit of personality since NL, though I guess that could be said about a lot of other characters.

 

[VanitasFan26]

Negatives:

• No bulk crafting/customization
• Final update to Nook's would have been cute.
• I beg you, nintendo, gracie sets pls they were my childhood goal
• Mini games for these new islands would have been nice, maybe a multiplayer option like in NL?
• I just wish the new furniture was more interactive like in pocket camp!

This! I mean seriously how could they forget about the whole bulk crafting?

 

[Blueskyy]

I honestly have no complaints. I didn’t touch the game for so long because it was so boring and empty and now I feel like I have a full and familiar AC experience again. I’m glad Katrina feels like she has a bit more use. Besides forseeing luck, she can tell you where friendships stand with villagers and you can pay extra to increase the levels.

 

[King koopa]

Honestly I think this update is pretty good. For once, Nintendo actually listened to some of what the fans wanted, and used that to improve the game. I'm very glad Brewster is back, despite him not having that much of a big role in the game. Same with every other npc on harv's Island. I also like the addition of cooking and the Kapp'n exclusive mystery islands. The addition of gyroids are cool as well, even if they changed the designs to look more toy-like. The addition of moring stretching is also pretty cool as well. Though, they still didn't make nook's cranny bigger, they most likely don't need to since many npcs have shops now. Overall, even though I bet this has been said to death already, it's still very nice that Nintendo did change the game to bring players back and add what made the game truly animal crossing, and not just a cheap sellout game with isabelle on the cover.

 

[DJStarstryker]

I think it's way too soon to call. There's a lot of things I haven't seen yet. I still am waiting for the cafe, I haven't unlocked Katrina, Leif has only had pumpkins so far (I did unlock him for Harv's island today) so I haven't gotten to do anything with crops, I literally haven't tried cooking because I've been distracted by other things...

I am happy so far. Sure, it's not perfect. I wish there was bulk crafting. It'd be nice if certain NPCs like Gracie had been given a real role. But I'm having fun with the game again. It's been a long time since I genuinely enjoyed NH. Not just that, but I feel like they added a lot for me to do. I'm not sure if I would've been as happy without HHP admittedly. 2.0 alone doesn't add enough extra to do each day to make me feel better after my frustrations pre-update. But 2.0 + HHP is perfect and really feels like what NH should've been in the first place.