Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis no doubt one of the most highly-anticipated Switch games right now. In just a few short weeks, players will once again enter the adorable world ofAnimal Crossingand reunite withits beloved cast of characterssuch as Isabelle, Tom Nook, and many others.
Now, while Nintendo itself doesn’t offer any pre-order bonuses for the game, several retailers have taken matters into their own hands by rewardingplayers who will pre-purchase the game with cute gifts. For those interested in pre-orderingAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, here is a rundown of all the bonuses available right now.
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Best Buy
Previously,Best Buy offered a cute phone and tech badgefor players who will pre-orderAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsat the store. Unfortunately, it appears that this deal is no longer available, and instead of a physical item, players will now receive a $10 reward certificate from Best Buy. Players can use this to purchase any qualifying physical or digital games at the store. Moreover, for $5 more, players can bundle their copy of the game with a cute physical Bell Bag similar to the one players can find inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons.The game is priced at $59.99, or $64.99 with the Bell Bag at Best Buy.
GameStop
On the other hand, players who will pre-orderAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsat GameStop will receive a cool double-sided poster with their purchase. One side of the poster features in-game screenshots ofNew Horizons,while the other has a set of icons showing objects and characters from the game. Players who pre-order online should bring a print out of their confirmation page and pick up the poster at their local store. However, those who will pre-order the game in-store will receive their poster at the time of pick up. The game is priced at $59.99 at GameStop.
Target - Sold Out
Meanwhile,Target is offering a cool journalas a pre-order bonus forAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. The journal sports a turquoise color scheme and features the game’s logo with Tom, Timmy, and Tommy Nook. Unfortunately, this deal is already sold out, but players interested are advised to check back onceAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsreleases. The game is priced at $59.99 at Target.
Target
Walmart
Lastly, Walmart is offering an adorable tote bag as a reward for players who will pre-purchase the game. The reusable tote bag sports a turquoise color scheme and featuresTom Nookat the bottom front. The back of the bag also features the same color design but showcases Timmy and Tommy Nook instead. The game is priced at $59.99 at Walmart.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis set to release on June 12, 2025, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
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