Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise

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Developer(s) Nintendo EPD
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Platform(s) Nintendo Switch
Release date(s) Worldwide November 5, 2021[1]
Genre(s) Sandbox
Modes Single-player
Media Nintendo eShop digital download
Input
methods
Joy-Con
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
USB keyboard (typing only)

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise[nb 1] is a paid downloadable content expansion for Animal Crossing: New Horizons that was released on November 5, 2021. It is a spiritual successor to Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, in which the player can design homes and gardens for villagers and special characters to satisfy the client's specifications.

In Happy Home Paradise, the player can travel to an archipelago to work for Paradise Planning, a resort that specializes in the design of custom-built vacation homes within the archipelago's varied environments.

Release

Happy Home Paradise was announced alongside the 2.0 Free Update in an Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct on October 15, 2021.[2] The contents of Happy Home Paradise are contained within the 2.0 update, and Happy Home Paradise items are available through trading to players without the paid DLC, but access to the Paradise Planning archipelago is only unlocked once the DLC is purchased. While the free update was released at 10 AM JST (1 AM UTC) on November 4, 2021, 24 hours ahead of its scheduled release date, the Happy Home Paradise expansion was not unlocked until 12 AM local time on November 5, 2021.

The DLC is available for purchase from the Nintendo eShop for US$24.99[nb 2] or as a part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service for US$49.99[nb 2] per year. People who use Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack for Happy Home Paradise will lose access to the archipelago if they lose membership in the Expansion Pack, but will still retain many of the tools obtained through Happy Home Paradise for usage at their home island.[3] Pre-orders became available on October 29, 2021.

A download card for Happy Home Paradise will be available in Japan,[4] and a Nintendo Switch game case containing a download code will be available in South Korea.[5]

Gameplay

Paradise Planning

A player about to choose the "I want to work" option

When the DLC is downloaded, if Resident Services has been upgraded to a building, the player receives a phone call from Tom Nook asking them to visit him and a visitor at the airport. At the airport, Nook introduces the player to Lottie and asks them if they would like to help her design homes. After the player agrees, the option "I want to go to work" becomes available when speaking to Orville. Choosing this option takes the player to a resort archipelago where characters go to find vacation homes. The player works for Paradise Planning, a resort developer, alongside Lottie and new characters Niko and Wardell.

When the DLC is downloaded, the player also receives a package from Nintendo containing a Paradise Planning Photo.

Designing homes

The player designing the interior of a villager's home

The player's job at Paradise Planning is to design vacation homes for villagers and special characters. These characters appear on the archipelago's central island, which also hosts Paradise Planning's office. Once the player chooses to design a home for a character, they are given the option to choose which island to build the home on; each island has different features, and some have different seasons. Once the island is chosen, the player places three furniture items chosen by the character, and from there the interior and exterior of the home can be decorated freely.

As the player designs more homes, more furniture becomes available to use. Homes the player has designed can be remodeled. The player can also suggest existing clients that have a completed home to include roommates. The roommates that the player chooses to add will merge their furniture from their housing order with that of the existing villager's catalog.

After the player designs a home, Lottie rewards them with Poki, a currency that can be used at the Paradise Planning shop.

Customization features
The player using Soundscapes to change up the ambient sound of the room.

The following customization features are new to Happy Home Paradise:

  • Partition walls, which share the same texture as the wallpaper set. They are unlocked after completing eight housing requests, and come in the form of a DIY recipe.
  • Counters, in both full-height and half-height. These can be obtained as a DIY recipe from Niko.
  • Pillars, which can be used with partition walls to provided a right angle corner. These can be obtained as a DIY recipe from Niko.
  • Lighting customization, where the color and brightness settings can be adjusted. This feature is unlocked while customizing the Café facility.
  • Soundscapes, constant ambient sounds played in a room. This feature is unlocked after completing 17 housing requests and sitting next to Wardell afterwards. Six more Soundscapes are unlocked after completing 25 housing requests
  • Polishing, which gives furniture an animated effect of several different choices. Polishing is unlocked after completing four housing requests.
Happy Home Network
The menu of the Happy Home Network app.

A Happy Home Network app can be accessed on the player's NookPhone, where the player can view and visit the homes they have designed. Designs can be shared over the internet, and players can follow other designers.

Paradise Planning office

The player in the Paradise Planning office with Niko, Wardell, and Lottie.

Paradise Planning has an office on the central island where Lottie, Wardell, and Niko work.

amiibo

Amiibo cards and figures can be scanned at the Paradise Planning office front desk to invite the respective character to have their vacation home designed. This is unlocked after completing seven housing requests.

Shop

A shop area in the Paradise Planning office sells five exclusive furniture items. Items are paid for with Poki instead of Bells.

Facilities

Sherb offering a glass of water to the player.

Facilities, such as a school, hospital, and restaurant, can be designed in the vacant buildings on the main island. Once the facility is set up, the player can staff any villagers present on the main islands to host the facility. Once this is established, various villagers from across the islands will come by to use the facility. If the player speaks to the host of the Café or Restaurant facility, they are able to purchase food items using Poki.

Client requests

Character Client's vision
Ace The Fishin' Hole
Admiral Cool Country Cabin
Agent S Training Grounds for a Hero
Agnes The Artsiest Art Museum
Al Gymnastics School for Kids
Alfonso Castle Sky Cake
Alice An Antique Cottage
Alli My Mushroom Forest
Amelia Beloved Hanging Gardens
Anabelle Anabelle's Gathering Garden
Anchovy A Place Where They Sell Hats
Angus A Lighthouse Lifestyle
Anicotti Pizza-Party HQ
Ankha Ancient Oasis
Annalisa Secret Supper Club
Annalise A Home with a Terrace
Antonio A Simple Stronghold
Apollo A Home in the Rough
Apple My Own Apple Orchard
Astrid Jam Space for the Band
Audie DJ Party Zone
Aurora A Florist's Flower Shop
Ava My Gastronomy Garden
Avery Rocky Refuge
Axel My Muscular Sweets Store
Azalea House of Green Furniture
Baabara Home for a Ballet Dancer
Bam My Cooking Life
Bangle Animal-Stuff Abode
Barold A Hot-Pot Potluck Place
Bea My Own Garden Plot
Beardo A Proper English Garden
Beau My Own Personal Picnic Park
Becky A Place for Choir Practice
Bella My Voice-Training Studio
Benedict A Space Station All to Myself
Benjamin A Restful, Rural Retreat
Bertha Bungalow of Cozy Baskets
Bettina A Peerless Patisserie
Bianca My Winter Wonderland
Biff Alien Cyborg Lab
Big Top A Hero's Buffet
Bill My Old Summertime Shelter
Billy A Place for Pottery
Biskit A Personal Park to Picnic In
Bitty My Fashion-Mag Office
Blaire A Home with Fruit Flavor
Blanche A House That Looms Large
Bluebear A Sweet Candy Workshop
Bob A Blooming Indoor Garden
Bonbon Best House on the Block
Bones A Pup's Playpen
Boomer Classic Coffee Café
Boone Dusty Desert Dwelling
Boots A Peaceful Working Farm
Boris A Music Producer's Home
Boyd Heavy-Duty Safety Zone
Bree Toy Box from My Dreams
Broccolo A Wheat-Harvest Home
Broffina Anticipation Station
Bruce My Board-Game Palace
Bubbles My Seaside Photo Studio
Buck Locker-Room Lodge
Bud Seaside Sports Arena
Bunnie A Colorful Sewing Sanctuary
Butch A Dog Run for a Running Dog
Buzz A Traditional Tea Shop
Cally A Home for Hanging Laundry
Camofrog A Natural Getaway
Canberra International Eatery
Candi My Crafty Cabin
Carmen Château d'Chocolate
Caroline Dreamy Country-Ranch Home
Carrie Green Space for My Child
Cashmere My Private Beach
Celia A Refined Reading Residence
Cephalobot My Other Home
Cesar A Half-Built House
Chabwick Chabwick's Smokehouse
Chadder A Cheese-Maker's Château
Chai A Cute Space for Fluffy Stuff
Charlise The Greenest of Gardens
Chelsea My Own Fairy-Tale Forest
Cheri A Fruity-Smoothie Fort
Cherry A Runway for a Fashion Show
Chester My Dream Bamboo Garden
Chevre World's Safest Vault
Chief Garage Space for My Pals
Chops The Winner's Circle
Chow A Humble Life
Chrissy Star-Model Showcase
Claude Home Game Hideaway
Claudia Vintage Jazz Café
Clay Clay's House of Chills
Cleo A Home Bathed in Elegance
Clyde Wood-Burning Bungalow
Coach Track-Meet Training Grounds
Cobb Secret Research Lab
Coco Coco-Style Retro Living
Cole My Island Resort
Colton House of Tea and Sweets
Cookie The Ultimate Pop-Star Café
Cousteau Family-Style Restaurant
Cranston A Nice Rice Paradise
Croque Popular Ramen Restaurant
Cube Eco-friendly Factory
Curlos House of Eternal Toy Day
Curly Game-Development Studio
Curt A Painter's Retreat
Cyd My Streaming HQ
Cyrano Construction Job Site
Daisy Santa's Favorite House
Deena The Old School Gym
Deirdre A Little Slice of Fall
Del A Cabin for My Sea Voyage
Deli Curry Kitchen
Derwin My Smart Study Space
Diana A Place to Meditate
Diva Island Power Spot
Dizzy A Fun Yard for Playing
Dobie The Author's Retreat
Doc A Children's Library
Dom House of Gizmos
Dora A Serious Home Garden
Dotty A Fair Floral Greenhouse
Drago My Lucky Lodgings
Drake Home of the Bread Refill
Drift A Vacation Home with a Well
Ed Dinner-Party Central
Egbert A Niche Full of Numbers
Elise Spectacle Collector's Home
Ellie A Sweet Space
Elmer A Bustling Sock Store
Eloise My Relaxing Reading Room
Elvis Castle for a King
Erik A Hut in the Mountains
Étoile Home for Handicrafts
Eugene A Place to Tell My Story
Eunice Cozy Winter Cabin
Faith Marching-Band HQ
Fang Chic Chair Chalet
Fauna My Piano Hangout
Felicity Felicity's Talk Show
Filbert Driver's Ed. Study Lounge
Flip A Relaxing Spa
Flo A Guitarist's Home
Flora A Fortress As Flush as Flora
Flurry Flurry's House of Flurries
Francine Home for a Classy Designer
Frank My High-Up Home
Freckles An Underwater Utopia
Frett A Sports Fan's Dugout
Freya A Pro Chef's Kitchen
Friga A Movie-Projection Palace
Frita My Fast-Food Restaurant
Frobert A Backflip Bungalow
Fuchsia My Manor of Mischief
Gabi A Place with a Piano
Gala A Bank for Everyone
Gaston The Local Doctor's Office
Gayle My Home on the Prairie
Genji A Place to Play Go
Gigi An Actress's Greenroom
Gladys Refined Japanese Garden
Gloria A Stylish but Functional Spot
Goldie A Real Chef's Château
Gonzo Campground for Glamping
Goose My Wake-Up Waypoint
Graham Office for a Venture Capitalist
Greta An Inn with a Hot Spring
Grizzly A Magnificent Mansion
Groucho A Real Farmer's Farm
Gruff House of Horrors
Gwen A Trendy Spa
Hamlet My Own Soccer Field
Hamphrey A Smoky Room
Hans My Personal Ski Slope
Harry My Messy Manor
Hazel Comic Artist's Workplace
Henry A Voyage of Self-Discovery
Hippeux Legendary Art Studio
Hopkins Bouncy Balloon Bungalow
Hopper A Lifeguard's Lodgings
Hornsby Gateway to the Sky
Huck Huck's Adventure Camp
Hugh A Place to Sleep and Eat
Iggly Elite Cooling Station
Ike Retro Ice-Cream Shop
Ione A Diva's Dwelling
Jacob Inventor's Workshop
Jacques The Most Exclusive Club
Jambette My Beauty-School Dream
Jay A Street for Sports
Jeremiah House of Nap
Jitters A Futsal Fortress
Joey A Café That's Also a Spa
Judy Judy's Recital Hall
Julia A Place to Enjoy My Guitar
Julian Cloud-Nine Chalet
June My Very Own Pharmacy
Kabuki An Authentic Art Museum
Katt A Rockin' Amphitheater
Keaton My Beachside Café
Ken A Dojo for Ninjas and Samurai
Ketchup Tomato Paradise
Kevin Planet Peace Force HQ
Kid Cat A Hero's Secret Base
Kidd Pro Photo Studio
Kiki My Seafood Snack Bar
Kitt A Home Full of Appliances
Kitty An Open-Air Café
Klaus A Life in Antiquity
Knox Castle of the Noble Knight
Kody A Blue Bodybuilding Base
Kyle A Home with Cool Lighting
Leonardo Sports Star's Field House
Leopold Camper's Paradise
Lily A Calm Clearing in Nature
Limberg A Self-Sufficient Homestead
Lionel Restroom Refuge
Lobo A Retro Residence
Lolly An Emcee's Training Grounds
Lopez My Piece of the Big City
Louie An Actual Jungle Gym
Lucha A Real Wrestling Ring
Lucky The Cradle of Civilization
Lucy Doll Manor
Lyman A Variety of Veggies
Mac Camp Mac
Maddie Stylish Streamer Estate
Maelle A Boutique for My Top Brands
Maggie Garden of Regeneration
Mallary Relaxing Hot-Spring Resort
Maple A Bountiful Bear Bungalow
Marcel Luxury Bathroom with a View
Marcie A Homey Daycare Dwelling
Margie A Very Fancy Boutique
Marina Marina's Underwater Palace
Marlo A Movie-Star Mansion
Marshal Retro Café Cabin
Marty Come-and-Go Calorie Castle
Mathilda An Eco-friendly Environment
Megan A Place for Dreamy Thrills
Melba Fairy-Tale World
Merengue Dessert R & D Dept.
Merry A Spot to Model Myself
Midge Midge's Beauty Barn
Mint The Ice-Cream Shoppe
Mira My Cutting-Edge Keep
Miranda An Elite Cross-Training Gym
Mitzi Mitzi's Mountaintop Eatery
Moe A Magician's Mystery Manor
Molly A Tiny Publishing House
Monique An Elegant Euro Pied-à-Terre
Monty Mystery-Solver Club
Moose Home with a Hoop
Mott A Physicist's Home
Muffy Renaissance Manor
Murphy Small-Town Factory
Nan A Luxury Hotel
Nana A Park for the Peckish
Naomi The Art Café
Nate House of Cardboard
Nibbles Nibbles's Study Space
Norma A Place Packed with Plants
O'Hare Tropical Paradise
Octavian A Window to the Sea
Olaf A Stellar Estate
Olive My Everyday Ice-Cream Parlor
Olivia Portal to the Land of Nod
Opal Garden of Serenity
Ozzie Health Examination Station
Pancetti A Place for the Best Rest
Pango Ultimate Beauty Salon
Paolo Paolo's Prep Kitchen
Papi Shrine to Wooden Furniture
Pashmina Flower-Art Atelier
Pate A Wired Café
Patty A Grilling Paradise
Paula All-Night Karaoke Club
Peaches A Shrine to Roundness
Peanut Peanut's Americana Museum
Pecan A Chic and Relaxing Home
Peck Home Field for a Sportsman
Peewee Elite Sports Gym
Peggy Supermarket Full of Samples
Pekoe My Own Zen Resort
Penelope My Ever-After Home
Petri Teatime Terrace
Phil The Sight of Myself in Space
Phoebe A Place to Fan the Flames
Pierce His Majesty's Royal Gym
Pietro Pietro's World of Dreams
Pinky A Feng Shui Field
Piper A Soothing Spa Site
Pippy A Very Convenient Store
Plucky A Home for the Hula Life
Pompom A Fabulous Yard
Poncho A Prairie Western Home
Poppy Pet Plushie Palace
Portia A Venue for Timeless Music
Prince The Robot Arena
Puck House of Sports and Sweets
Puddles A Lovely Getaway
Pudge My Pretentious Palace
Punchy A Vacation-Home Treat
Purrl A Kotatsu Citadel
Queenie Contrast Courtyard
Quillson My Own Recording Studio
Quinn A Place to Express Myself
Raddle Mad Scientist's Lair
Rasher Not-Too-Serious Secret Base
Raymond A Home Tailored for Me
Renée Total Blank Slate
Reneigh Fancy-Party House
Rex A Place to Climb Mountains
Rhonda A Home for Pleasant Dreams
Ribbot A Gym Full of Handles
Ricky The Halls of Medicine
Rilla A Chart-Topping Chalet
Rio Workout Workshop
Rizzo A Secret Hideaway
Roald A Wannabe's Racetrack
Robin A Classical Estate
Rocco Rocco's Danger Zone
Rocket A Respite for Heroes
Rod A Pirate's Secret Hideaway
Rodeo My Wizardly Watchtower
Rodney Movie-Magic Studio
Rolf An Alfresco Apartment
Rooney Boxing Gym
Rory A Tropical Ocean Paradise
Roscoe Monotone Home
Rosie My Very Own Talent Agency
Roswell My Mystery Workshop
Rowan Golden Shop
Ruby A Place to Admire the Moon
Rudy Indoor Ball Sports Arena
Sally A Napping Field
Samson A Treasure-Packed Gym
Sandy An Oasis for Runners
Sasha Moon-Shot Manor
Savannah My Desert Oasis
Scoot A School with a Pool
Shari House of Perennials
Sheldon Traffic-Safety Hub
Shep Sounds of the Street
Sherb My Fantasy Theme Park
Shino A Stage to Jam for Japan
Simon Cool Car Lot
Skye Painting School
Sly My Hide-and-Seek Jungle
Snake The Ultimate Chef Dojo
Snooty Snooty's Indoor Swim Club
Soleil A Relaxing Summer Home
Sparro A Gamer's Bunker
Spike Heart of the City
Spork Wee Library in the Fall Woods
Sprinkle Castle of Cold
Sprocket The Robo Depot
Static A Thrill-Seeker's Hideaway
Stella My Pink Palace
Sterling Sci-fi Sterling's Station
Stinky A Padded Ring for Romping
Stitches A Toy Box Full of Colors
Stu A Home with Woodsy Smells
Sydney A Working-Vacation Home
Sylvana Home of the Salad Life
Sylvia A Family-Friendly Pool
T-Bone A Place That Stirs the Soul
Tabby A Scary Old Hospital
Tad Dreams of Strength Training
Tammi House of Free Refills
Tammy My Piece of Pasta Paradise
Tangy A Vivid Vivarium
Tank Tabletop-Game Grounds
Tasha An Orange Space
Teddy Always on the Move
Tex Practice Studio for the Band
Tia A Perfect Tea-Party Palace
Tiansheng Peach Paradise
Tiffany Celeb Hideaway
Timbra Star-Filled Sanctuary
Tipper Tipper's Ranch
Toby A Peaceful Patio
Tom A Primal Boxing Ring
Truffles Quiz-Show Soundstage
Tucker Armchair Archaeology Dig
Tutu A Place to Literally Chill
Twiggy A Lively Party Space
Tybalt A Slugger's Dugout
Ursala A Flowery Bowery
Velma Velma's Schoolhouse
Vesta Home with a Fireplace
Vic An Adventurer's Home Base
Victoria A Cute Cottage in Yellow
Violet Cozy Eatery
Vivian A Gym to Dance It Out
Vladimir An Underground Lair
Wade House of Ticking Clocks
Walker A Place to Show Off My Bike
Walt The Set of Historical Drama
Wart Jr. House of Bonsai
Weber A Pro Musician's Pad
Wendy Warm Winter Den
Whitney The Makeup Salon
Willow Home for a Coffee Lover
Winnie A Stable of Stars
Wolfgang Rock-and-Roll Arena
Yuka My Forested Jungle
Zell My Perfect Hotel
Zoe My Cute and Tropical Corner
Zucker Festival Grounds

Main island features

The player offering to remodel Erik's house.

Various features unlocked while designing homes for Paradise Planning can be used in the player's own home, including partition walls, counters, pillars, lighting customization, and soundscapes. Furniture can also be polished.

The player can invite villagers from their island to Paradise Planning by giving them Souvenir Chocolates. Additionally, the houses of the villagers on the player's island can be customized after enough homes are designed with Paradise Planning, though some elements, such as room-size adjustments, will be unavailable for the remodeling of a villager's house.

Gallery

Videos

Trailers

Presentation (Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct October 2021)

Names in other languages

Japanese あつまれ どうぶつの森 ハッピーホームパラダイス
Atsumare Dōbutsu no Mori Happī Hōmu Paradaisu
Get Together: Animal Forest Happy Home Paradise

Korean 모여봐요 동물의 숲 해피 홈 파라다이스
moyeobwayo dongmul-ui sup haepi hom paradaiseu
Gather Together: Animal Forest Happy Home Paradise

Simplified Chinese 集合啦!动物森友会 快乐家乐园
Jíhé la! Dòngwù sēnyǒu huì kuài yuè jiā lèyuán
Gather: Animal Forest Happy Home Paradise

Traditional Chinese 集合啦!動物森友會 快樂家樂園
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Notes

  1. Japanese: あつまれ どうぶつの森 ハッピーホームパラダイス Hepburn: Atsumare Dōbutsu no Mori Happī Hōmu ParadaisuGet Together: Animal Forest Happy Home Paradise
  2. 2.0 2.1 Price varies by region.

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