Things to Do Everyday

Master your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island life! Discover daily tasks like finding visitors, watering flowers, shaking trees, mining rocks, and more for optimal play.

Hey there! Starting out in Animal Crossing: New Horizons can feel a bit overwhelming, but there's a rhythm to island life that makes everything smoother. This guide is all about helping you get into a good daily routine so you don't miss out on anything important. Think of it as your friendly checklist to make sure your island is thriving!

Here’s a breakdown of what you should aim to do each day:

• Look for special visitors: Always take a quick stroll around your island. You never know who might pop by! Chatting with them can lead to some great opportunities.
• Water Your Plants!: Especially if you're trying to breed new flower colors, make sure to give your flowers a drink. It's a small action that can yield beautiful results.
• Shake the trees: Don't forget to shake all your hardwood and pine trees! Each day, you can get up to two furniture items, 10 bags of 100 bells (that's 1,000 bells total!), and sometimes, a wasp nest. Just be ready to run if those wasps come out!
• Grab DIY recipes: Keep an eye out for a washed-up bottle on the beach – it usually has a DIY recipe. Plus, pop into villagers' homes twice a day; they're often crafting something and will happily share a recipe with you.
• Mine Rocks: Hit those rocks daily! You'll gather essential materials like iron and gold nuggets, which are super useful for crafting. Plus, you'll find the money rock, which is a nice little boost for paying off those loans.
• Visit the shops!: Pop into Nook's Cranny and the Able Sisters' shop. You never know what unique items you might find that day.
• Talk to your neighbours: Be a good neighbor! Chatting with your island residents every day builds friendships and can sometimes trigger special events or requests.
• Catch fish, sea creatures and insects: Take some time to cast your line, dive into the ocean, or use your net. It's the best way to complete your Critterpedia and earn some extra bells, especially with rare finds.
• Dig for fossils: Four new fossils appear on your island every single day. Dig them up! You can donate them to Blathers at the museum to expand your collection, or sell them for a good chunk of bells.
• Complete Nook Miles+ errands: Many of the daily tasks you do will automatically tick off Nook Miles+ goals. But it's worth checking your NookPhone for extra tasks like planting flowers or selling seashells – they're quick ways to earn more Miles.
• Use the Nook Stop in Resident Services: Don't forget to check the Nook Stop terminal every day. You can earn up to 300 Nook Miles just for interacting with it, and you might find some interesting items in the shopping section too.

Doing these things consistently will not only help you progress in the game but also make your island feel more alive and rewarding. Happy playing!