Animal Crossing: New Horizons has received Ver. 3.0, introducing new features and activities. This update also brings a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game.
Among the notable additions for Nintendo enthusiasts are new Zelda and Splatoon promotional crossover items.
These new crossover items are currently available and can be purchased with Nook Miles. However, a compatible Splatoon or Zelda series amiibo must be scanned beforehand. Furthermore, players can invite Zelda and Splatoon-themed villagers to their island. The amiibo required to unlock these features are detailed in this guide.
Unlocking Zelda and Splatoon Promotion Items in ACNH 3.0
To access these new crossover items, scanning an amiibo is required. After scanning, the items must still be purchased using Nook Miles.
Fortunately, most Zelda series amiibo will unlock all Zelda-themed items, and similarly, most Splatoon series amiibo will unlock all Splatoon-themed items.
Amiibo can be scanned at the Hotel Resort to invite villagers to stay (requires the VIP Room), at the Nook Terminal for campsite visits, or on Harv’s Island for photo opportunities. Scanning any compatible amiibo grants access to all collaboration items and may allow unique villagers to reside on the island.
Only five items can be ordered daily from the Nook Shopping app. These items are located under the Special Goods section, within the Promotion tab. Alongside the newly unlocked Zelda and Splatoon items, Mario and Lego-themed items are also available.
Unlocking Zelda Villagers: Tulin and Mineru in ACNH 3.0
The Japanese Nintendo site, as reported by Nintendo Life, provides a comprehensive list of amiibo compatible with Animal Crossing: New Horizons and their respective unlocks.
Amiibo that Unlock Tulin as a Villager
- BOTW series, Bokoblin
- BOTW series, Daruk
- BOTW series, Link – Archer
- BOTW series, Revali
- TOTK series, Tulin
- TOTK series, Yunobo
- Smash series, Link
- Smash series, Toon Link
- Smash series, Young Link
- Zelda series, Ganondorf
- Zelda series, Majora’s Mask Link
- Zelda series, TOTK Link
- Zelda series, Skyward Sword Link
- Zelda series, Wind Waker Toon Link
- Zelda series, Zelda and Loftwing
- Zelda series, Wind Waker Zelda
Amiibo that Unlock Mineru as a Villager
- BOTW series, Guardian
- BOTW series, Rider Link
- BOTW series, Mipha
- BOTW series, Urbosa
- BOTW series, Zelda
- TOTK series, Riju
- TOTK series, Sidon
- Smash series, Ganondorf
- Smash series, Sheik
- Smash series, Zelda
- Zelda series, 8-bit Link
- Zelda series, OOT Link
- Zelda series, Twilight Princess Link
- Zelda series, Wolf Link
- Zelda series, TOTK Zelda
Unlocking Splatoon Villagers: Cece and Viché in ACNH 3.0
Cece and Viché, who previously appeared in Animal Crossing: New Leaf as the Squid Sisters, return in New Horizons. They now model themselves after Shiver and Frye from Splatoon 3. These characters can be invited to an island by scanning compatible amiibo.
Possessing the Big Man amiibo allows players to host either Cece or Viché.
Amiibo that Unlock Cece as a Villager
- Callie
- Callie (Alterna)
- Marina
- Marina (Side Order)
- Octoling (Any)
- Octoling Boy
- Octoling Girl
- Octoling Octopus
- Shiver Smallfry
Amiibo that Unlock Viché as a Villager
- Frye
- Inkling (Any, includes Smash series)
- Inkling Boy (Any)
- Inkling Girl (Any)
- Inkling Squid (Any)
- Marie
- Marie (Alterna)
- Pearl
- Pearl (Side Order)
