Source: Nintendo
What you need to know
- Nintendo has just held an Animal Crossing Direct stream.
- In addition to the other info, the stream revealed details on NookLink, an upcoming smartphone app.
- NookLink will allow players to import designs from older games, as well as voice chat with each other.
- You can preorder Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch for $60 at Amazon.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is bringing plenty of new features to the series, one of which is Nook Link. As detailed during a recent Animal Crossing Direct stream, Nook Link is a real-world smartphone app coming after the game's launch. Nook Link will allow you to scan Design QR Code patterns from the previous games in the series, Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer.
Those codes can be used to import designs for items like t-shirts and more. If you missed the stream earlier, you can check it out in the video below.
Since it's a smartphone app and this is Nintendo we're talking about, NookLink is part of the Nintendo Switch Online app, so it also allows players to communicate with each other via typed messages or voice chat. NookLink does not have an exact release date but Nintendo says it will launch sometime in March shortly after the game is out.
A relaxing getaway
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Build, craft, relax
Animal Crossing: New Horizons takes place on a deserted island. Start off with a tent and upgrade to a house, customize it to your liking, make friends with the villagers, and play with your friends.
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.
Review: The PowerA Fusion Pro Controller doesn't have enough features
The PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless Nintendo Switch Controller is a premium gamepad complete with removable back paddles. While it brings some new features to the table, it's also missing some of the basics.
Next-gen MacBook Air renders show an impossibly thin design, white keycaps
Apple might have a funky new MacBook Air in the works and it could be stunning.
Review: The tiny but mighty Marshall Emberton Speaker packs quite a punch
Don't let the small size fool you — the portable Marshall Emberton Bluetooth speaker is quite loud with a rich sound.
Get spooky with the best horror games out now for the Switch
Looking for some horror games on the Switch to get your adrenaline running? Do you just want something that's a little spooky, but not horrifying? Check out these options.