My favorite in-game holiday for any video game is Halloween. The Headless Horseman in World of Warcraft and Junkenstein's Revenge in Overwatch always win my attention when the weather starts cooling off and the leaves blanket my yard. And now, Halloween is coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons and I AM HERE FOR IT. 

For many of us, Animal Crossing was the savior we needed as a global pandemic kept us from doing many of our usual spring and summer activities. I was able to spend hours upon hours on an island, working on whatever I wanted. Animal Crossing is a dynamic game, changing with us as the seasons change in real life. We spent summer-time swimming for shells and watching fireworks and now we're about to prep our island for a spooky good time. 

The latest (free) update comes to us in a few days on September 30 and here's the rundown courtesy of Nintendo: 

  • Growing Pumpkins – Deck out your home and island for all your awesome autumnal occasions by first purchasing pumpkin starts in-game from Leif year-round or from Nook’s Cranny during October. Once your pumpkins are grown, they can be harvested and put to use in pumpkin-based DIY projects.
  • Prepare for Halloween – Pumpkins are just the beginning of the Halloween-themed festivities coming to your island. With the big day just around the corner, you can start stocking up on candy early. Find your style for Halloween night by purchasing costumes, like a mage’s dress, at the Able Sisters shop during the month of October. You can even procure body paint and colored eye contacts by exchanging Nook Miles. You'll also be able to learn Halloween DIY projects from your fellow residents. On Halloween night, your neighbors will be getting in the holiday spirit with costumes of their own.
  • Halloween Night Celebrations – When Halloween night arrives on Oct. 31, after 5 p.m., neighbors will gather in the plaza, which will be adorned with an array of Halloween decorations. You’ll also receive a visit from a mysterious guest, Jack, the “czar of Halloween.” By giving Jack lollipops and candy, you’ll earn spooky in-game rewards. Be sure to save some candy for your neighbors, too, or you might get pranked! Luckily, you can learn a couple of new Reactions to properly express your feelings of fear.
  • Revisiting Dreams – The ability to take a nap and visit other islands within dreams was introduced this summer. Now, you'll be able to easily revisit dreams from a list, making it even easier to visit some of your favorite islands.***
  • NookLink App Update – The NookLink Service in the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app is also receiving an update in early October. With the update, you’ll be able to use your smart device to perform Reactions in the game.**** How about trying it out for this occasion to let your island visitors know exactly how you feel about their mischievous tricks and treats?

Are you jumping back into Animal Crossing this coming week when the update goes live? Or have you been playing all summer long? 

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