Build & Customize Your Dream Island

• Start on a deserted island and shape it into your ideal paradise.
• Place buildings, design landscapes, and arrange furniture inside and outside your home.
• Terraforming tools allow you to create rivers, cliffs, and paths for complete island customization.

Deep Customization & Personalization

• Design your own clothing, furniture, and wallpapers with custom patterns.
• Decorate your home with thousands of furniture items and upgrade it with bigger rooms.
• Change your character’s hairstyle, outfit, and accessories freely.

Villager Interactions & Social Life

• Over 390 unique animal villagers, each with different personalities and interests.
• Befriend villagers, give them gifts, and help them complete special tasks.
• Villagers will send you letters, celebrate birthdays, and even move in or out based on your interactions.

Crafting & DIY (Do-It-Yourself) System

• Gather materials like wood, stone, and iron to craft furniture, tools, and decorations.
• Unlock DIY recipes from villagers, balloons, and message bottles found on the beach.
• Upgrade your tools to make them more durable and efficient.

Real-Time Gameplay & Seasonal Changes

• The game follows a real-time clock and calendar, meaning day/night cycles and seasons change naturally.
• Different events and festivals happen throughout the year, like Halloween, Christmas (Toy Day), and Cherry Blossom Season.
• Seasonal activities, such as snowball rolling in winter or catching rare summer bugs, add variety.

Farming, Gardening & Nature

• Grow flowers, trees, and hybrid plants by crossbreeding different species.
• Plant and harvest crops like tomatoes, wheat, pumpkins, and potatoes to cook meals.
• Maintain your island’s environment to earn a 5-star rating from Isabelle.

Fishing, Bug Catching & Fossil Hunting

• Catch hundreds of unique fish and bugs that change with seasons and weather.
• Dig up prehistoric fossils and donate them to the Blathers' Museum.
• Special events like Fishing Tournaments and Bug-Off Competitions provide exclusive rewards.

Island Development & Infrastructure

• Upgrade your island with bridges, inclines, and custom pathways.
• Expand shops like Nook’s Cranny, Able Sisters, and the Museum as your island grows.
• Invite new villagers and manage island facilities like a campsite and outdoor markets.

Multiplayer & Online Play

• Visit other players' islands locally or online and trade items.
• Host friends for fishing, bug-catching competitions, or seasonal celebrations.
• Share custom designs via the Able Sisters’ Design Portal.

Special Events & Free Updates

• Participate in in-game festivals like Bunny Day, Halloween, Toy Day, and Fireworks Shows.
• Regular updates add new furniture, villagers, and activities.
• Happy Home Paradise DLC (Sold Separately) – Design dream homes for villagers in a new resort area.