Animal Crossing: New Horizonsjust passed its first anniversary last month, and Nintendo celebrated the event with tons of content updates. Among the updates introduced in the game are a multitude ofSuper Mario-themed materials, furniture, outfits, and decorative items.
As expected, the arrival of a new month inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswill bring many changes such as changing seasons, events, and bugs and fish. Although old players may have experienced many of the upcoming events last year, it appears that Nintendo will shake things up a bit to keep players interested. Now, here’s a rundown of what’s happening inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsin May 2021.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons - May Events
In a tweet released by Nintendo last Monday, the company confirmed that it is releasing a new free update forAnimal Crossing: New Horizons,scheduled to launch sometime today, April 28. The latest update will see the return of events held in 2020, such asMay Day, International Museum Day, and the wedding season. Most importantly, Nintendo said that seasonal events this year would have “new twists.”
The first event that players should expect this month is May Day, where players are given a ticket to tour a new mystery island. The event will commence on April 29 and will last through May 7. It is important to note that these tickets can only be used once, so players should plan accordingly and ensure that they have all the necessary tools and space in their inventory. Next up is International Museum Day, which will happen on May 18-31. During the event,players can partake in a Stamp Rallyby asking Blathers for a special stamp card and enjoy all the fish, insects, fossils, and art available at the museum.
The most interestingevent that players should expect inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis cheese rolling. For the uninitiated, cheese rolling is a real-world event where people chase a cheese roll dropped down a large hill at Gloucestershire’s Coopers Hill. The event is usually held at the end of May. InAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, it appears that Nintendo will be releasing large wheels of cheese for players to collect from May 22-31. It is currently unclear whether players can do anything with it.
Animal Crossing New Horizons - May Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures
The start of the new month usually brings new bugs, fish, and sea creatures inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. The list below only applies to players residing in the northern hemisphere.
New Sea Creatures in May
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - New Villager?
Several days ago, rumors swirled online about the possibility of Nintendo adding new villagers inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. It is worth noting that while the game features 397 villagers,there are still a few from previous gamesthat are currently unavailable inNew Horizons.The rumor stems from a screenshot of the latest 1.10 update. The screenshot shows a house that has an unfamiliar design that does not belong to any existing villager.
Many began to speculate that this mystery house could be a clue that a new villager is joiningAnimal Crossing: New Horizons’roster. Unfortunately, Nintendo chimed in on the rumor saying thatthe house design did not appear in the actual game, and apologized for the mix-up. While Nintendo’s statement likely means that it is not introducing new houses or new villagers, it wouldn’t be unlikely for the company to start introducing new residents sometime in the future, especially sinceAnimal Crossing: New Horizonshas already been out for one year, and most players probably want to mix up their village with new faces.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis out now exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.
