Online play requires paid online membership.
Some online services may not be available in all countries. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. Internet connection required during online play. Local wireless multiplayer requires one console and one copy of the software per player. **Up to eight people can play together on one island via local wireless or online play. One Nintendo Switch and one copy of the game is required for each unique island. Please note: only one island can exist per Nintendo Switch console, irrespective of the number of users registered to or copies of the game used on one console.
Up to 8 players registered as users on a Nintendo Switch console can live on one shared island, and up to four residents of one island can play simultaneously on one console. Additional controllers (sold separately) may be required. *Local multiplayer requires one compatible controller per player. The world of Animal Crossing is welcoming to all, so please don't include personal info or offensive words when choosing island and player names. These names can be seen by others during local/online play, and for that reason these names are subject to moderation. Once finalised, island names and primary player names cannot be changed.
