In the past few days, the video game community was hit withseveral delays of upcoming titles includingCyberpunk 2077, Marvel’s Avengers, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, andIron Man VR. However, it appears that Nintendo’s highly anticipated title,Animal Crossing: New Horizons, is still set to release this March, though the upcoming game was previously delayed last June.

Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis already up for pre-orderon all major video game retailers. However, up until today, Nintendo hasn’t revealed any special editions or pre-order bonuses for the upcoming game. Luckily, players who will pre-purchase the game at Best Buy will be receiving a cute store-exclusive gift, that is perfect for the most dedicatedAnimal Crossingfan.

tom nook sticker badge

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Players who will pre-orderAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsat Best Buy will receive an adorable badge, which they can stick to their Nintendo Switch, smartphones, and other tech devices. The sticker badge features Tom Nook, who operates the village’s store in previousAnimal Crossinggames. The Tom Nook badge is detachable and reusable, and will not leave any residue on your gadget upon removal. Apart from the sticker, Best Buy will also reward My Best Buy members with a $10 reward certificate, which players can use to purchase other items from the store. Unfortunately, Best Buy’s pre-order deal doesn’t reduce the game’s price, which is still at $59.99.

Pre-OrderAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfor the Nintendo Switch atBest Buy.

Just as with other entries in theAnimal Crossingfranchise, each game starts differently than the other. ForAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, players are invited to start a new life on a deserted island via the Nook Inc. Deserted Island Getaway Package, which wasfeatured in the latest trailer released earlier this month. From there, players are tasked to establish a village, make it habitable, and invite others to become permanent residents. The game will also feature more customization options that will be available in character creation and the placement of objects within the game’s environment.

Animal Crossing: New Horizonswill also have an 8-player co-op modethat will allow players to work with friends and build a perfect community on the deserted island. Other features that will be available in the upcoming game include crafting, which was inspired byAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp, fishing, gathering of resources, bug catching, and many more.

Animal Crossing: New Horizonsreleases on July 09, 2025, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.

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