Unlike most video game companies, Nintendo hasn’t embraced many modern trends. While the company has only recently really started to incorporate post-launch content into its game the past couple of years, pre-order bonuses have remained something that just hasn’t been made into a big deal with its first party titles. Fans, at times, may be able to get something very simple like a coin withSuper Mario Odyssey, Nintendo has never over extended itself to include big bonuses such as a company like Ubisoft or EA would.Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis right around the corner and stores havestarted to reveal certain pre-order bonuses, indicating that Nintendo is perhaps changing its policy.
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Those interested in this unique offer may want to move quickly as the fine print also includes a section indicating that quantities are limited and the offer is only good while supplies last. It’s also worth noting that this is a North American offer only.
More offers are expected to pop-up over the coming weeks as the game’s release date draws closer. A few pre-order bonuses have already been revealed at places like Best Buy, which is offering fans aphone & tech badge featuring Tom Nook. Essentially, this is a removable sticker that can be placed on various screens like phones, tablets and the Nintendo Switch itself. The badge comes from Controller Gear, won’t leave any residue on the device.
In the United Kingdom, certain outlets areoffering all sorts of pre-order goodies. For example, GAME has a tote bag, Shopto offers a Tom Nook keychain, Argos also has a keychain but with K.K. Slider, and Smythstoys is giving out a notebook. The digital version on the UK Nintendo Shop comes with a three pack of pins of Tom Nook, Isabelle, and K.K. Slider.
As Nintendo’s first major new Switch release in 2020,New Horizonsalso looks to come out of the gate strong. Not only has it been seven years since the last full game, Nintendo is also changing things up with this latest game by sending players to a deserted island instead of the traditional town setup. In addition to making it a thriving village, the game will feature a renovated crafting system, where collected resources and materials can be turned into various items and tools. Better yet,up to 8 players can live togetheron the same island, with four players being able to play simultaneously through two pairs of joy-cons.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonsreleases on Jul 16, 2025, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
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