Art, gardens, weddings, oh my! Animal Crossing: New Horizons gets a major spring update this Thursday

While we’ve all been cooped up in our houses since last month, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been a great social tool to connect all of us. Nintendo recently unveiled a new update for the Nintendo Switch title which will be available on Thursday that will add some new features, special events, and returning NPCs to the mix.

Available starting on April 23, this new update adds the following characters, features and limited-time events to the game:

• Leif’s Garden Shop – Nature-loving Leif will regularly visit players’ islands to sell his flourishing assortment of foliage, including shrubs and flower seeds. These decorative items will help make any island paradise a little greener.
• Jolly Redd’s Treasure Trawler – After downloading the free update, Jolly Redd will occasionally show up in his boat to sell in-game art, as well as furniture with unique colors. Like in previous Animal Crossing games, players will have to figure out which art pieces are real and which are fake. After purchasing genuine art, players can donate it to the island museum to open an art gallery, which will display all types of donated pieces, from paintings to sculptures.
• Nature Day (April 23-May 4) – During the Nature Day period, special Nook Miles challenges will be available that focus on nature-inspired goals, such as planting trees and watering flowers.
• May Day Tour (May 1-7) – In the first week of May, players can use a one-time May Day Ticket at the island airport to head out on a limited-time tour to an island that looks different than the usual mystery island tours. A special visitor who looks familiar might also be there…
• International Museum Day (May 18-31) – To celebrate International Museum Day, players can take part in a Stamp Rally. After receiving a special stamp card, players can enjoy viewing fish, insects and fossils while collecting stamps at the various museum exhibits to earn an in-game reward.
• Wedding Season (June 1-30) – During a nuptial-themed June, players can visit Harvey’s island to meet the married couple Reese and Cyrus, as well as help arrange and take anniversary photos with them in the wedding-picture studio. Players will get wedding-themed items as a token of their gratitude.

Read Kay’s review of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and don’t forget to check out our Twitch page, where we regularly stream the game as well as some other top titles. Stay tuned for more news here on Gaming Trend.

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