To download Animal Crossing: New Horizons content, you primarily use the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch.
: Open the eShop, search for " Happy Home Paradise ," and select "Download". Download Animal Crossing
: You must own the base game and have updated it to version 2.0 or later. Free Content and Custom Designs To download Animal Crossing: New Horizons content, you
: This paid expansion is available as a separate purchase or included at no extra cost for active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. Free Content and Custom Designs : This paid
: You can download patterns created by other players using the Custom Design portal in-game. Open the Custom Design app on your NookPhone.
Tap and select "By Creator ID" or "By Design ID". Enter the specific code for the design you want to save. Redownloading and Transfers
: You can purchase the digital version directly from the Nintendo eShop . If you have a physical cartridge, you still need to download free software updates to access the latest features.