The animals that serve as players' neighbors have always been an important part ofAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsandAnimal Crossingas a whole. Because of their presence, players have grownvery attached to these adorable animalsand may find themselves considering these virtual neighbors as friends.
InsideAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis a hidden friendship mechanic within all villagers residing on players' islands. This is measured through Friendship Points and Favor Levels. Villagers start out with 25 friendship points after they are completely moved into players' islands and they max out at 255.
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There are six favor levels that are based onthe number of friendship pointsplayers have with their villager. They are:
The different favor levels determine what players are able to do with that specific villager. Level 1 villagers can give players presents, but that’s about it. Level 2 villagers allow players togive villagers in-person giftsonce per day. Level 3 villagers can sell an item to players and give players a nickname. Level 4 villagers can have their catchphrase changed by the player. Level 5 villagers will give players their portrait as well as give players the ability to change their greeting. Level 6 villagers can buy expensive items off players or trade rare items.
How to Increase Friendship Points
Playersshould notpush villagers or hit themwith a net until they are angry, as this will take away 3 points.
Daily Gifts
Players should note that wrapping gifts automatically increases the gift’s friendship points by 1.
Birthday Gifts
Every villager has their own unique birthday. When it is upcoming, players will see an announcement on the island’s bulletin board about it. There are multiple levels of birthday gift and how many friendship points it will give.
After becoming best friends with a villager, players willget a picture of the villagerthat can be displayed as a furniture item.
