Animal Crossing: New Horizons is days away from its first anniversary and it seems the game has big plans in store for fans as it teases an upcoming huge update.
What a year it’s been for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the title has shot from strength to strength over the last 12 months and seems that theres no signs of it slowing down anytime soon.

As the first anniversary for New Horizons is only days away, Nintendo have revealed that a huge update is in store for fans which will become available on 18th March.
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//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US&adInstanceId=56668e4e-3075-4bea-a6a8-6c99ebeabf72This update includes a host of brand new items and features, here is everything you need to know that will be arriving later this month.
- Sanrio Characters and Items
Transform your island into a Sanrio wonderland! On March 26th fans will be able to purchase the Sanrio Collaboration pack which will consist of six brand new amiibo cards so you will be able to invite these cheerful new villagers to your island.
Another feature of these cards is that players will be able to exchange bells for a host of Sanrio style clothing items and furniture along with decor items too.
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- 1st Anniversary Cake
Celebrate the upcoming 1st anniversary in style with this amazing celebration cake!
After you install the update the cake will automatically be sent to your mailbox when you open the game.
- Custom Design Pro Editor +
The moment we have all been waiting for! Finally we will be able to bag ourselves 50 extra design slots for those all important custom designs.
Not only will this give us more space to store designs, the feature itself is receiving an upgrade and now we will be able to customise small flags, umbrellas, photo stands and uchiwa.
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To get this upgrade you will be able to purchase it with your Nook Miles, then you can really start to get your design on.

- Seasonal Items
Of course with a new season comes a series of new seasonal items to add to our islands!
A host of Spring items will be making their way to Nook Shopping. Pull your favourite April Fools day prank with a series of different coloured whoopee cushions which will be available between March 26th and April 1st.
From April 1st to April 30th you can celebrate Prom season with a host of magnificent threads from Able Sisters, there will also be a host of Prom themed items available to order from the Nook Shopping Service such as prom night flooring, prom sash and prom night wall.
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- Custom Design Portal
To make our lives just that little bit easier, we can now find the Custom Design Portal available to access from our Nook Phones.
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