Nintendo has put out an announcement recapping all of the news from today’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct. If you missed out on the presentation, the press release will come in handy as it has a ton of details.
Here’s the announcement in full:
During today’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct, Nintendo shared more information about the series 5 of the Animal Crossing amiibo cards. Fans can pick up the latest pack on November 5.
48 cards will be included in the latest set. These include characters not previously found on amiibo cards as well as new ones.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack launches October 25, pricing, trailer, controller pre-orders
New information about Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack has been revealed, including the release date, pricing, and more.
The expanded service goes live on October 25 (October 26 in Europe). Pricing for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is set at $49.99 / £35.99 per year for individuals. It goes up to $79.99 / £59.99 for the family plan. Already have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription? You’ll be able to switch over to the Expansion Pack plan at any time and receive a pro-rated discount based on the number of days remaining in your current membership.
Nintendo has announced Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise, paid DLC for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. If you pick up the new Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass bundle, you can obtain the content at no extra cost.
The premise of the DLC is that you’ll assist Paradise Planning, a resort developer, in designing vacation homes. You’ll be in charge of coordinating dream lifestyles for characters. You’ll ultimately want to help others acquire their dream vacation homes.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be getting a new 2.0 update on November 5, Nintendo has announced. It will be the last major update for the game.
As was teased in the September 2021 Nintendo Direct, The Roost will be added to the game. Players can relax in the cafe with Brewster who will be more than happy to serve you a cup of coffee. Other residents may appear as well. You can invite characters of your choosing by scanning Animal Crossing amiibo figures and cards, and some may bring along company. Multiple players can visit at the same time.
Today’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct will be starting in an hour, and we’ve got a live stream ready for the proceedings. It will kick off at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM in the UK / 4 PM in Europe.
During the broadcast, Nintendo will be detailing upcoming content planned for the Switch title. This was first teased during the most recent general Nintendo Direct in September. We’ve thus far gotten a tease of The Roost, but not much else is known beyond that.
Developer ButtonX and publisher RedDeerGames have announced that puzzle battler Aloof is arriving on Switch today. Check out the launch trailer along with an overview below the break.
The latest daily demon video for Shin Megami Tensei V has been shared by Atlus. This latest video goes over the demon Thoth, check it out along with some extra details below.
Dragalia Lost’s challenge event The Mercurial Gauntlet has been updated with new quests. These quests The Mercurial Gauntlet (Water) Lv. 61 through The Mercurial Gauntlet (Water) Lv. 70.
In addition to these additions, a Gala Dragalia Remix is now live as well. This summoning event features the new adventurers 5 star Basileus (wind/wand) and 5 star Sandalphon (water/staff) and brings back the adventurer 5 star Gala Elisanne (water/axe). The Gala Dragalia Remix will be live until October 17, 2021 at 10:59pm PT.
Specifics about the appearance rates of the adventurers included in the Gala Dragalia Remix and more info about The Mercurial Gauntlet can be found below.
The next tour has been announced in Mario Kart Tour, and this one is the Halloween Tour. This tour will have players racing through the streets of London with characters dressed up for Halloween.
Included in this event are: Magician Waligi, a Vampire Mario, and a Witch Rosalina, alongside themed cars. A preview video of the Halloween Tour can be seen in this tweet from the official Mario Kart Tour Twitter page:
