How to Get Animal Crossing on Your Nintendo Switch Lite
Dont already have Animal Crossing?
If you have ahigh-speed internetconnection, you could be landing on your island paradise just minutes after purchase.
Not on the home screen?
Tap thehome buttonlocated under your right thumbstick.
TypeAnimal Crossingwith the on-screen keyboard, and selectAcceptor press the+ button.
SelectAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfrom the search results.
SelectCredit Card,Nintendo eShop Card, orPayPalto choose your payment method.
Selecting any other amount will add the balance to your eShop wallet to use later.
SelectUse This Credit Card.
If you dont have a stored card, youll have to type your credit card information.
SelectAdd Funds and Purchase.
Youve successfully purchased Animal Crossing, and it will start downloading to your Switch Lite.
Do You Need a Nintendo Online Subscription For Animal Crossing?
Otherwise, you could connect your Switch Lite to the internet and play online.
When you first start playing Animal Crossing, online play isnt immediately available.
Check your mini-map in the bottom right corner to locate Dodo Airlines.
A pinpointer marks your location, and the plane icon indicates Dodo Airlines.
ApproachOrville, the Dodo behind the counter.
Talk to Orville, and selectI want visitors.
If inviting via Dodo Code, Orville will give you the code.
Write it down, and share it with the people you want to invite.
When you close your island, the current Dodo Code expires and will not work anymore.
Your island is now open to visitors.
As long as the gate in Dodo Airlines is open on your island, people can visit you.
When youre done, talk to Orville and selectPlease kill the gate.
SelectI wanna visit someone.
If you selectvia online play, see to it that your Switch Lite is connected to the internet.
Orville will search for friends with open islands.
go for the friend to join, and youll be on your way.
