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Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Spice up your character with these fan-made Zelda outfits

The Animal Crossing fan base is amazing and soooo creative!
Rebecca Spear
31 Oct 2020

Animal Crossing New Horizons Zelda Outfits Fan MadeSource: iMore

I've been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons for a few months now and I absolutely love it. It's such a happy, care-free game that relaxes me and helps me forget about the stresses in my life. Another thing I love about the Animal Crossing series is how wholesome and creative the fan base is. For instance, some awesome people have taken advantage of the custom designing feature to create clothing themed around The Legend of Zelda series. You can bring these outfits to your game by scanning QR codes. Here are a bunch of Zelda-themed outfits as well as instructions on how to bring them into Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

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  • How to scan QR codes

Fan-made Zelda outfits

If you're a crazy Zelda fan like me, you really need to check out these designs! You'll find everything from Link's green tunic from Wind Waker, to Princess Zelda's dress in Ocarina of Time, to Lady Urbosa's outfit from Breath of the Wild. The best part is that each of these fan-made outfits comes with a QR code, so you can easily bring these awesome Zelda garments to your game. Thank you @mallorymphoto on Twitter for rounding these all up!

#ACNH THREAD
posting all the #LegendofZelda outfits i could find the QR codes for here 💙 pic.twitter.com/oxKedWW3DR

— 𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒚🌿 (@mallorymphoto) March 21, 2020

I'm super stoked to run around my island wearing Link's iconic get up from Twilight Princess or maybe even his new blue tunic from Breath of the Wild. Or, ooh ooh! Link's clothing from Wind Waker whether that be his green tunic or his blue lobster shirt. It's super fitting considering this game is all about islands and ocean.

Link's Tunic from Twilight Princess

Look like the Hero of Twilight with this awesome outfit!

Animal Crossing Link ShirtSource: @mallorymphoto on Twitter

Toon Link's Outset Island shirt from Wind Waker

Now you just need a red boat.

Animal Crossing Outset ShirtSource: @mallorymphoto on Twitter

Toon Link's green tunic from Wind Waker

Run around the islands in fitting attire.

Animal Crossing Toon Link TunicSource: @mallorymphoto on Twitter

Zelda's dress from Ocarina of Time

Dress like the princess of legend.

Animal Crossing Zelda DressSource: @mallorymphoto on Twitter

Lady Urbosa outfit from Breath of the Wild

Beautiful clothes from a powerful monarch.

Animal Crossing UrbosaSource: @mallorymphoto on Twitter

Link's Champion Tunic from Breath of the Wild

Wear the hero's most recent clothing with this beautiful blue tunic.

Animal Crossing Champions TunicSource: @mallorymphoto on Twitter

Midna dress from Twilight Princess

Look like the princess of Twilight.

Animal Crossing MidnaSource: @mallorymphoto on Twitter

Sheik's top from Ocarina of Time

Dress like a resident of Kakariko Village.

Animal Crossing SheikSource: @mallorymphoto on Twitter

So, how do I scan QR codes?

In order to scan these QR codes, you'll need three things: 1.) A Nintendo Switch Online account, which allows for multiplayer activities on Switch games. 2.) The NookLink part of the Nintendo Switch Online app for your smartphone. 3.) You'll need to have unlocked Pro custom designs in Animal Crossing: New Horizons by purchasing it with Nook Miles from the kiosk at Resident Services.

How to bring custom outfits into Animal Crossing: New Horizons

  1. Download the Nintendo Switch Online app to your iOS or Android device.
  2. Upon downloading the app, you'll need to pair it with your Nintendo Account and your Animal Crossing game. Open the app on your phone.
  3. Tap on the Animal Crossing image that appears.

    Animal Crossing Nook Link Qr CodesAnimal Crossing Nook Link Qr CodesSource: iMore

  4. Next, turn to your Nintendo Switch. Navigate to Animal Crossing: New Horizon's opening screen.
  5. Press the - button on the left side of your Joy-Cons or controller to go to settings.

    Animal Crossing New Horizons Linking NooklinkAnimal Crossing New Horizons Zelda Outfits Fan MadeSource: iMore

  6. Tom Nook will appear to walk you through NookLink set up. Select NookLink settings.
  7. Next select Next, please. He'll connect your game with the phone app.

    Animal Crossing New Horizons Linking NooklinkAnimal Crossing New Horizons Linking NooklinkSource: iMore

  8. You'll need to restart the Nintendo Switch Online app on your phone. Once that's done, open it up again.

  9. Select the Animal Crossing image again.

    Animal Crossing Nook Link Qr CodesAnimal Crossing Nook Link Qr CodesSource: iMore

  10. Now select the Designs icon.

  11. Select Scan a QR code.

    Animal Crossing Nook Link Qr CodesAnimal Crossing Nook Link Qr CodesSource: iMore

  12. Now scan all four QR codes displayed for one outfit.

  13. The clothing pattern will appear. Select Save. Note that you cannot scan multiple codes. You'll need to bring them into New Horizons one at a time.

    Animal Crossing Nook Link Qr CodesAnimal Crossing Nook Link Qr CodesSource: iMore

Turn back to the Nintendo Switch

  1. To dress you character up in this Zelda attire, enter your New Horizons game. Press ZL to bring up the NookPhone.
  2. Select the Custom Designs app.

    Animal Crossing New Horizons Zelda Outfits Fan MadeAnimal Crossing New Horizons Zelda Outfits Fan MadeSource: iMore

  3. Press the + button on the right side of your Joy-Cons or controller.
  4. Select Download.

    Animal Crossing New Horizons Zelda Outfits Fan MadeAnimal Crossing New Horizons Zelda Outfits Fan MadeSource: iMore

  5. The Pro custom design that you scanned on your phone will appear. Select OK.
  6. Now you need to choose an open pattern slot for the new Zelda theme to reside in.

    Animal Crossing New Horizons Zelda Outfits Fan MadeSource: iMore

  7. Next, select Overwrite it.
  8. Now all you have to do is select the Zelda clothing and your character will wear it. Neat, huh!?

    Animal Crossing New Horizons Zelda Outfits Fan MadeAnimal Crossing New Horizons Zelda Outfits Fan MadeSource: iMore

Hyrule Crossing

Now you know how to get these awesome designs into your New Horizons game. Enjoy running around your island dressed as Link, Zelda, Midna, or one of the many characters from The Legend of Zelda. Until next time, I hope you find some rare items, bag some awesome bugs, or catch some unique fish!

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Rebecca Spear

Rebecca Spear

Rebecca Spear is the Games Editor for iMore. She loves playing Nintendo Switch games and is a Zelda nut through and through. On any given day you'll find her drawing, playing video games, or reading a good book. Follow her on Twitter @rrspear.

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