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| icon    = [[File:Light Stick NH Inv Icon.png|32px|link=]]
 
| icon    = [[File:Light Stick NH Inv Icon.png|32px|link=]]
 
| image    = [[File:Countdown After Midnight NH Northern Hemisphere.jpg|275px]]
 
| image    = [[File:Countdown After Midnight NH Northern Hemisphere.jpg|275px]]
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| caption  = The Countdown after midnight in the Northern Hemisphere in {{NH|nolink}}.  
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| caption  = The Countdown after midnight in the northern hemisphere in {{NH|nolink}}.
 
| occurs  = [[December]] {{Date|31}}
 
| occurs  = [[December]] {{Date|31}}
 
| time    = 11 PM — 1 AM {{Note|From {{DnM|nolink}} to {{NL|short|nolink}}}}<br>11 PM — 2 AM {{Note|In {{NH|short|nolink}} only}}
 
| time    = 11 PM — 1 AM {{Note|From {{DnM|nolink}} to {{NL|short|nolink}}}}<br>11 PM — 2 AM {{Note|In {{NH|short|nolink}} only}}
 
| host    = [[Tortimer]] {{Note|In {{PG|nolink}}, {{WW|short|nolink}} and {{CF|short|nolink}}}}</small><br> [[Isabelle]] {{Note|In {{NL|short|nolink}} and {{NH|short|nolink}}}}<br>[[Tom Nook]] {{Note|In {{NH|short}} only}}
 
| host    = [[Tortimer]] {{Note|In {{PG|nolink}}, {{WW|short|nolink}} and {{CF|short|nolink}}}}</small><br> [[Isabelle]] {{Note|In {{NL|short|nolink}} and {{NH|short|nolink}}}}<br>[[Tom Nook]] {{Note|In {{NH|short}} only}}
 
| visitors =  
 
| visitors =  
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| ja-name = カウントダウン
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| ja-name = カウントダウン
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| ko-name = 카운트다운
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| ko-name = 카운트다운
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| zh-name = 倒数
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| zh-name = 倒数
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| zht-name= 倒數
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| zht-name = 倒數
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| fr-name = Compte à rebours
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| fr-name = Compte à rebours
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| es-name = cuenta atrás
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| es-name = cuenta atrás
 
| esl-name = Cuenta regresiva
 
| esl-name = Cuenta regresiva
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| it-name = Conto alla rovescia
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| it-name = Conto alla rovescia
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| de-name = Countdown
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| de-name = Countdown
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| nl-name = Aftellen
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| nl-name = Aftellen
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| ru-name = Отсчет
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| ru-name = Отсчет
 
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The '''Countdown''', also known as '''New Year's Eve''', is a celebration of the new year in the {{SER}} that appears in all games to date. It is the first part of the two-part New Year celebration, with the following day, [[New Year's Day]], being the second part. An outdoor countdown party is held for the [[villager]]s in [[town]], with fireworks going off once the new year starts at midnight.
 
The '''Countdown''', also known as '''New Year's Eve''', is a celebration of the new year in the {{SER}} that appears in all games to date. It is the first part of the two-part New Year celebration, with the following day, [[New Year's Day]], being the second part. An outdoor countdown party is held for the [[villager]]s in [[town]], with fireworks going off once the new year starts at midnight.
  
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The holiday is analogous with the real world holiday of the same name. The villagers in the town will get excited about this event and how they celebrate it varies in all the different ''Animal Crossing'' games. Traditionally in many western countries, people sing "Auld Lang Syne", translated from Scots as "Times Gone By," a practice mirrored by the villagers in {{DnM}}.
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The holiday is analogous with the real world holiday of the same name. The villagers in the town will get excited about this event and how they celebrate it varies in all the different ''Animal Crossing'' games. Traditionally in many western countries, people sing "Auld Lang Syne," translated from Scots as "Times Gone By," which the villagers will sing in {{DnM}}.
  
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
===In {{PG|nolink}}===
 
===In {{PG|nolink}}===
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In {{PG}} at exactly 11 PM, [[Pelly]] announces from the [[Train Station|Train Station's]] loudspeaker that the celebration is beginning. Once control returns to the player, Tortimer appears near the pond along with the countdown board. Special music plays in the background and the animal villagers begin to congregate about the pond. If the player speaks with Tortimer before midnight, he will give them a {{I|Noisemaker|Animal Crossing}}; in the original Japanese version, he instead gives them the {{I|New Year's Eve Noodles|Doubutsu no Mori+}}. As time passes, the villagers become more and more excited in their [[conversation]]s. At 11:59 PM, with only a few seconds left in the old year, the music stops and the board begins emitting beeps upon each new second.
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[[File:PG Countdown New Year Text.png|thumb|right|[[Maple]] announcing the new year.]]
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In {{PG}} at exactly 11 PM, [[Pelly]] announces from the [[train station]]'s loudspeaker that the celebration is beginning. Once control returns to the [[player]], [[Tortimer]] appears near the pond along with the countdown board. Special music plays in the background and the animal villagers begin to congregate about the pond. If the player speaks with Tortimer before midnight, he will give them a {{I|Noisemaker|PG}}; in the original Japanese version, he instead gives them the {{I|New Year's Eve Noodles|DnM+}}. As time passes, the villagers become more and more excited in their [[conversation]]s. At 11:59 PM, with only a few seconds left in the old year, the music stops and the board begins emitting beeps upon each new second.
  
 
With a loud beep, the board beckons in the New Year at 12 AM. As the town clock plays the [[town tune]], the hour long [[Fireworks Show|fireworks display]] begins and each of the villagers begins to celebrate, whistling a tune that resembles "Auld Lang Syne." Players can see the fireworks by watching their reflections in the pond. At this point, Tortimer stops handing out party poppers. The New Year's Eve celebration ends at exactly 1:00 AM, but the New Year celebration continues the next day with the New Year's Day events.
 
With a loud beep, the board beckons in the New Year at 12 AM. As the town clock plays the [[town tune]], the hour long [[Fireworks Show|fireworks display]] begins and each of the villagers begins to celebrate, whistling a tune that resembles "Auld Lang Syne." Players can see the fireworks by watching their reflections in the pond. At this point, Tortimer stops handing out party poppers. The New Year's Eve celebration ends at exactly 1:00 AM, but the New Year celebration continues the next day with the New Year's Day events.
  
 
===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
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In {{WW}}, beginning at 6 AM, the first time a player comes out of their house, [[Pelly]] announces from the [[Town Hall]]'s loudspeaker that the countdown has started. A large board appears in front of the Town Hall, counting down the hours/minutes/seconds to go until the New Year. [[Tortimer]] appears next to the countdown board, and will give out Party Poppers if spoken to. Players may stock up on these items for the big event.
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In {{WW}}, beginning at 6 AM, the first time a player comes out of their house, Pelly announces from the [[town hall]]'s loudspeaker that the countdown has started. A large board appears in front of the town hall, counting down the hours/minutes/seconds to go until the New Year. Tortimer appears next to the countdown board, and will give out Party Poppers if spoken to. Players may stock up on these items for the big event.
  
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At exactly 11 PM, a cutscene plays, in which Pelly announces from the Town Hall's loudspeaker that it's time to start the celebrations. The cutscene will also play if a player begins play after 11 PM. Special music plays in the background at this time. Several animal villagers may congregate around the board at this time, but only if this is their first New Year's Eve celebration in the town. As time passes, the villagers become more and more excited in their conversations. At 11:50 PM and 11:55 PM, the music changes. Finally, at 11:59 PM, the music stops and the board begins emitting beeps upon each new second.
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At exactly 11 PM, a cutscene plays, in which Pelly announces from the town hall's loudspeaker that it's time to start the celebrations. The cutscene will also play if a player begins play after 11 PM. Special music plays in the background at this time. Several animal villagers may congregate around the board at this time, but only if this is their first New Year's Eve celebration in the town. As time passes, the villagers become more and more excited in their conversations. At 11:50 PM and 11:55 PM, the music changes. Finally, at 11:59 PM, the music stops and the board begins emitting beeps upon each new second.
  
 
At 12 AM, the town clock plays the town tune and the board changes to a scrolling "NEW YEAR!" message. A 2-hour long fireworks display also begins - players can see the fireworks in the top screen of their [[Nintendo DS]] systems. Unlike the original, the villagers don't prance around and celebrate, although they will wish players a happy new year if spoken to. At this point, Tortimer stops handing out party poppers, and will begin to hand out fortunes for the new year. The fireworks end at exactly 2:00 AM, but the celebration continues the next day with the New Year's Day events.
 
At 12 AM, the town clock plays the town tune and the board changes to a scrolling "NEW YEAR!" message. A 2-hour long fireworks display also begins - players can see the fireworks in the top screen of their [[Nintendo DS]] systems. Unlike the original, the villagers don't prance around and celebrate, although they will wish players a happy new year if spoken to. At this point, Tortimer stops handing out party poppers, and will begin to hand out fortunes for the new year. The fireworks end at exactly 2:00 AM, but the celebration continues the next day with the New Year's Day events.
  
 
===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
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[[File:CFCountdown.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Countdown in {{CF|short}}]]
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[[File:CF Countdown.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Countdown in {{CF|short}}]]
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In {{CF}}, beginning at 6 AM, a large board appears in front of the [[Town Hall]], counting down the hours/minutes/seconds to go until the New Year. [[Tortimer]] appears next to the countdown board, and will give out Party Poppers if spoken to. Players may stock up on these items for the big event.
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In {{CF}}, beginning at 6 AM, a large board appears in front of the town hall, counting down the hours/minutes/seconds to go until the New Year. Tortimer appears next to the countdown board, and will give out Party Poppers if spoken to. Players may stock up on these items for the big event.
  
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At exactly 11 PM, [[Pelly]] announces from the [[Town Hall]]'s loudspeaker that the final countdown has begun. The cutscene will also play if a player begins play after 11 PM. Special music plays in the background at this time. The animal villagers do not seem to congregate anywhere, although they will be excited if spoken to. As time passes, the villagers become more and more excited in their conversations. At 11:50 PM and 11:55 PM, the music changes. Finally, at 11:59 PM, the music stops and the board begins emitting beeps upon each new second.
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At exactly 11 PM, Pelly announces from the town hall's loudspeaker that the final countdown has begun. The cutscene will also play if a player begins play after 11 PM. Special music plays in the background at this time. The animal villagers do not seem to congregate anywhere, although they will be excited if spoken to. As time passes, the villagers become more and more excited in their conversations. At 11:50 PM and 11:55 PM, the music changes. Finally, at 11:59 PM, the music stops and the board begins emitting beeps upon each new second.
  
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At 12 AM, the clock plays the town tune and the board changes to a scrolling "HAPPY NEW YEAR!" message.  At this point, players lose control over their character. [[Pelly]] will then wish everyone a happy new year from the loudspeaker in the [[Town Hall]]. A 2-hour long fireworks display also begins.
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At 12 AM, the clock plays the town tune and the board changes to a scrolling "HAPPY NEW YEAR!" message.  At this point, players lose control over their character. Pelly will then wish everyone a happy new year from the loudspeaker in the town hall. A 2-hour long fireworks display also begins.
  
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After the announcement, players can move their characters again. The animal villagers will occasionally look up and applaud the fireworks, and will also wish the player a happy New Year if spoken to. At this point, [[Tortimer]] stops handing out party poppers. The fireworks end at exactly 2 AM, but the celebration continues the next day with the New Year's Day events.
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After the announcement, players can move their characters again. The animal villagers will occasionally look up and applaud the fireworks, and will also wish the player a happy New Year if spoken to. At this point, Tortimer stops handing out party poppers. The fireworks end at exactly 2 AM, but the celebration continues the next day with the New Year's Day events.
  
 
===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
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In {{NL}}, at the beginning of the day, there will be a board for the countdown for the New Year. At 11:00 PM, villagers and Isabelle will get more excited about it. It will also be announced on the loudspeaker as the player walks out of their house. Redd, who will be by the [[Town Tree]], will give players a New Year's top hat or a New Year's party hat (colors vary from yellow, red and blue). Also, players may receive a Party popper. The balloons displayed on the countdown sign will display an image of an animal that relates to the current Chinese year.
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In {{NL}}, at the beginning of the day, there will be a board for the countdown for the New Year. At 11:00 PM, villagers and [[Isabelle]] will get more excited about it. It will also be announced on the loudspeaker as the player walks out of their house. Redd, who will be by the [[Town Tree]], will give players a New Year's top hat or a New Year's party hat (colors vary from yellow, red and blue). Also, players may receive a Party popper. The balloons displayed on the countdown sign will display an image of an animal that relates to the current Chinese year.
  
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The town hour theme will change at 11:00 PM, which begins to sound eager and changes as the New Year gets closer. At the last minute, the Countdown clock will beep for every second left. When the New Year comes, the [[Town Tune]] will play and a giant Party Popper will burst from the Countdown clock. The Countdown clock will give a scrolling message wishing a happy new year. The fireworks will display the (new) year at first, and a fireworks show similar to {{CF|short|nolink}} follows.
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The town hour theme will change at 11:00 PM, which begins to sound eager and changes as the New Year gets closer. At the last minute, the Countdown clock will beep for every second left. When the New Year comes, the [[town tune]] will play and a giant Party Popper will burst from the Countdown clock. The Countdown clock will give a scrolling message wishing a happy new year. The fireworks will display the (new) year at first, and a fireworks show similar to {{CF|short|nolink}} follows.
  
 
The fireworks end at 2 AM, at which point the hour theme changes to a calmer version of the earlier New Year's theme. Villagers will still be out and about to wish the player a happy New Year, and Redd will still be selling his wares.
 
The fireworks end at 2 AM, at which point the hour theme changes to a calmer version of the earlier New Year's theme. Villagers will still be out and about to wish the player a happy New Year, and Redd will still be selling his wares.
  
 
Isabelle stands by the town tree and will give the player gifts if the player talks with her, such as a [[Sparkler]] and Sparkling Cider.
 
Isabelle stands by the town tree and will give the player gifts if the player talks with her, such as a [[Sparkler]] and Sparkling Cider.
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If the Countdown falls on any day of the week other than Saturday, [[DJ KK]] can be heard at [[Club LOL]] playing a club remix of the {{NL|short|nolink}} main theme.
  
 
===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
 
[[File:NH Countdown Fireworks.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Fireworks spelling out the year at midnight in {{NH|nolink}}.]]
 
[[File:NH Countdown Fireworks.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Fireworks spelling out the year at midnight in {{NH|nolink}}.]]
 
[[File:NH Countdown Resident Services.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Isabelle, Tom Nook, and the player outside Resident Services during the Countdown in {{NH|nolink}}.]]
 
[[File:NH Countdown Resident Services.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Isabelle, Tom Nook, and the player outside Resident Services during the Countdown in {{NH|nolink}}.]]
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In {{NH}}, there is an island broadcast on December 31 saying it is the last day of the year, and a countdown clock, lights, and balloons will appear on the Resident Services plaza. Isabelle will hand out {{I|Light Stick|New Horizons}}s, and Tom Nook will offer five {{I|Party Popper|New Horizons}}s for free and will sell either the {{I|New Year's Hat|New Horizons}} or the {{I|New Year's Silk Hat|New Horizons}}. Each hat cycles through every four years, though others can be obtained on other islands.
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In {{NH}}, there is an island broadcast on December 31 announcing that it is the last day of the year. A countdown clock, lights, and balloons will appear on the Resident Services plaza. Isabelle will hand out {{I|Light Stick|NH}}s, and [[Tom Nook]] will offer five {{I|Party Popper|NH}}s for free and will sell either the {{I|New Year's Hat|NH}} or the {{I|New Year's Silk Hat|NH}}. Each hat variation cycles through every four years, though others can be obtained on other islands. Throughout the day, Resident Services is closed, and [[group stretching]] will not be available.
  
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At 11 PM, villagers will join in for the new year Countdown, gradually going towards the Resident Services building. Also at this time the music changes to gradually get intense as the hour approaches. At the final minute, the countdown clock will beep every second until it reaches zero; by this point the town tune will play and fireworks will display the new year. Villagers (holding their Light Sticks) will be dancing along to the town tune, occasionally waving their light stick or using a party popper. The fireworks show continues until 2 AM, after which the music switches to a calmer version of the earlier New Year's music and all villagers will stop dancing. Isabelle and Tom Nook will still be out to hand out Light Sticks and sell Party Poppers and hats. During the Countdown, Resident Services is closed.
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At 11 PM, special hourly music will play, and villagers will get ready for the Countdown. At 11:30 PM, the music changes again, and villagers will head to the Resident Services plaza. During this time, if the player talks to a villager while wearing a New Year's Hat or Silk Hat after talking to them for the first time, the villager will notice they are not wearing a New Year's hat, and will put on a New Year's hat of their choosing. At 11:55 PM, every villager will pull out a Light Stick. When the clock has only 1 minute left, it will beep for every second until it reaches zero; the music during this time will fade when this occurs. At 30 seconds remaining, a new tone is added to the beep. During the last ten seconds, the beeps get very loud and another low tone is added to the beeps. The villagers present will wave Light Sticks in rhythm with the countdown while counting down in [[Animalese]]. When the clock reaches zero, a cutscene occurs where the town tune will play and fireworks will display the new year. Villagers and players alike will wave their Light Sticks around when the fireworks are launched. The player can also see the start of the fireworks while on [[Kapp'n]]'s [[boat tour]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf92tSB76a0</ref>
  
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In addition to the event itself, several [[Nook Shopping seasonal event|seasonal items]] are sold via [[Nook Shopping]] from December 26 to December 31 to celebrate New Year's Eve in various regions. The items include the {{I|New Year's Noodles|New Horizons}}, {{I|Berliner|New Horizons}}, {{I|Twelve-Grape Dish|New Horizons}}, and {{I|Sparkling Cider|New Horizons}}.
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After the cutscene, a fireworks show begins, and villagers (holding their Light Sticks) will be dancing along to the town tune, occasionally waving their light stick or using a party popper. The fireworks show continues until 2 AM, when it will stop and the music switches to a calmer version of the earlier New Year's music. All villagers will stop dancing and will leave the plaza. Isabelle and Tom Nook will still hand out Light Sticks and sell Party Poppers and hats, respectively.
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In addition to the event itself, several [[Nook Shopping seasonal event|seasonal items]] are sold via [[Nook Shopping]] from December 22 to December 31{{Note|Prior to [[Animal Crossing: New Horizons/Update history/2.0|version 2.0]], these items were available from December 26 to December 31.}} to celebrate New Year's Eve in various regions. The items include the {{I|New Year's Noodles|NH}}, {{I|Berliner|NH}}, {{I|Twelve-Grape Dish|NH}}, and since {{NHVer|1.6.0}}, the {{I|Olivier Salad|NH}} and {{I|Sparkling Cider|NH}}. If it is the player's first time celebrating New Year's in the game, they will complete the Nook Miles achievement '''Countdown Celebration''' and earn 1,000 [[Nook Miles]] when the countdown reaches zero.
 
{{Clear}}
 
{{Clear}}
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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===Artwork===
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<gallery>
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NH Twitter 2023 Artwork.jpg|{{NH}}<br><small>(2023)</small>
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NH Twitter 2024 Artwork.jpg|{{NH}}<br><small>(2024)</small>
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</gallery>
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===Screenshots===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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PG Countdown Announcement.png|[[Pelly]] announcing the upcoming countdown in {{PG}}.
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PG Countdown Fireworks.png|Fireworks in the sky in {{PG|nolink}}, as seen in a pond's reflection.
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PG Countdown Before Midnight.png|The board in {{PG|nolink}}, displaying that it is approximately seventeen minutes, nineteen seconds to midnight.
 
CF New Years Countdown.jpg|The Countdown for the new year in {{CF}}.
 
CF New Years Countdown.jpg|The Countdown for the new year in {{CF}}.
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New Eve (1).JPG|New Year's Eve in {{CF|short|nolink}}.
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CF Countdown 1.jpg|New Year's Eve in {{CF|short|nolink}}.
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New Eve (2).JPG|Fireworks during the Countdown in {{CF|short|nolink}}.
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CF Countdown 2.jpg|Fireworks during the Countdown in {{CF|short|nolink}}.
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Aurora.jpg|An aurora on New Year's Eve in {{CF|short|nolink}}.
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CF New Year's Day Aurora.jpg|An aurora on New Year's Eve in {{CF|short|nolink}}.
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CFRoaldNewYear.jpg|An example of what villagers would say during the New Year's Eve.
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CF Roald New Year.jpg|An example of what villagers would say during the New Year's Eve.
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CountdownNewLeaf.jpg|The Countdown clock in {{NL}}.
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NL Countdown.jpg|The Countdown clock in {{NL}}.
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ReddNewYearNewLeaf.jpg|Redd giving out items (Party popper or hats) by the [[Town Tree]] in {{NL|short|nolink}}.
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NL Redd New Year's Day.jpg|Redd giving out items (Party popper or hats) by the [[Town Tree]] in {{NL|short|nolink}}.
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NL-Countdown.jpg|The arrival of the new year in {{NL|short|nolink}}. Note the 2019 in the background.
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NL Countdown Midnight.jpg|The arrival of the new year in {{NL|short|nolink}}. Note the 2019 in the background.
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NH Countdown Bulletin Board.png|A bulletin board announcement in {{NH}}.
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NH Bulletin Board Countdown.png|A bulletin board announcement in {{NH|nolink}}.
 
NH Last Day of Year.jpg|Isabelle's announcement in {{NH|nolink}}.
 
NH Last Day of Year.jpg|Isabelle's announcement in {{NH|nolink}}.
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NH Isabelle's Light Stick.jpg|Isabelle giving the player a Light Stick in {{NH|nolink}}.
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NH Isabelle Light Stick.jpg|Isabelle giving the player a Light Stick in {{NH|nolink}}.
 
NH Resident Services Countdown.jpg|Isabelle telling the player that Resident Services is closed in {{NH|nolink}}.
 
NH Resident Services Countdown.jpg|Isabelle telling the player that Resident Services is closed in {{NH|nolink}}.
 
NH Tom Nook's Party Poppers.jpg|Tom Nook giving the player Party Poppers in {{NH|nolink}}.
 
NH Tom Nook's Party Poppers.jpg|Tom Nook giving the player Party Poppers in {{NH|nolink}}.
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NH Countdown New Year Message.jpg|A message displayed at midnight in {{NH|nolink}}.
 
NH Countdown New Year Message.jpg|A message displayed at midnight in {{NH|nolink}}.
 
NH Countdown New Year.mp4|The last ten seconds of the Countdown and the subsequent fireworks in {{NH|nolink}}.
 
NH Countdown New Year.mp4|The last ten seconds of the Countdown and the subsequent fireworks in {{NH|nolink}}.
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Countdown After Midnight NH Southern Hemisphere.jpg|The Countdown after midnight in the Southern Hemisphere in {{NH|nolink}}, featuring 2 Players, [[Dom]], [[Antonio]], [[Marina]], [[Raymond]], [[Ankha]], [[Chrissy]], and [[Francine]].
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Countdown After Midnight NH Southern Hemisphere.jpg|The Countdown after midnight in the southern hemisphere in {{NH|nolink}}, featuring 2 Players, [[Dom]], [[Antonio]], [[Marina]], [[Raymond]], [[Ankha]], [[Chrissy]], and [[Francine]].
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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==Music==
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{{TableTop Music}}
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| {{NL}}
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| [[File:NL New Year's Eve – 1 Hour Left.flac]]
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| Countdown Theme (30 Minutes Left)
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| {{NL|nolink}}
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| [[File:NL New Year's Eve – 30 Minutes Left.flac]]
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|-
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| Countdown Theme (10 Minutes Left)
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| {{NL|nolink}}
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| [[File:NL New Year's Eve – 10 Minutes Left.flac]]
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|-
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| Countdown Theme (5 Minutes Left)
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| {{NL|nolink}}
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| [[File:NL New Year's Eve – 5 Minutes Left.flac]]
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|-
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| Countdown Theme (Happy New Year)
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| {{NL|nolink}}
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| [[File:NL Happy New Year!.flac]]
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|-
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| Countdown Theme (2 A.M. to 6 A.M)
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| {{NL|nolink}}
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| [[File:NL New Year's Day – 2 A.M. to 6 A.M..flac]]
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|-
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| Countdown Theme (1 Hour Left)
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| {{NH}}
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| [[File:Countdown NH (1 Hour).flac]]
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|-
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| Countdown Theme (30 Minutes Left)
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| {{NH|nolink}}
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| [[File:Countdown NH (30 Minutes).flac]]
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|-
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| Countdown Theme (10 Minutes Left)
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| {{NH|nolink}}
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| [[File:Countdown NH (10 Minutes).flac]]
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|-
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| Countdown Theme (5 Minutes Left)
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| {{NH|nolink}}
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| [[File:Countdown NH (5 Minutes).flac]]
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|-
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| Countdown Theme (Happy New Year)
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| {{NH|nolink}}
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| [[File:Countdown NH (Happy New Years).flac]]
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|-
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| Countdown Theme (Midnight)
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| {{NH|nolink}}
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| [[File:Countdown NH (Midnight).flac]]
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| Countdown Theme (2 AM)
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| {{NH|nolink}}
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| [[File:Countdown NH (2 AM).flac]]
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{{TableFooter}}
  
 
==Names in other languages==
 
==Names in other languages==
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|zh-m=Countdown
 
|zh-m=Countdown
 
|zht=倒數
 
|zht=倒數
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|ChiTR=Dàoshǔ
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|zht-m=Countdown
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|ChiTM=Countdown
 
 
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{{Note list}}
 
{{Note list}}
  
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{{Events}}
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{{Navbox Events}}
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori events]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori events]]
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[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori+ events]]
 
[[Category:Animal Crossing events]]
 
[[Category:Animal Crossing events]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori e+ events]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori e+ events]]
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Light Stick NH Inv Icon.png Countdown  
Countdown After Midnight NH Northern Hemisphere.jpg
The Countdown after midnight in the northern hemisphere in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Occurrence
December 31st
Time 11 PM — 1 AM [nb 1]
11 PM — 2 AM [nb 2]
Host Tortimer [nb 3]
Isabelle [nb 4]
Tom Nook [nb 5]
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 カウントダウン
 倒数
 Compte à rebours
 cuenta atrás
 Conto alla rovescia
 Отсчет
 카운트다운
 倒數
 Compte à rebours
 Cuenta regresiva
 Countdown
 Aftellen

The Countdown, also known as New Year's Eve, is a celebration of the new year in the Animal Crossing series that appears in all games to date. It is the first part of the two-part New Year celebration, with the following day, New Year's Day, being the second part. An outdoor countdown party is held for the villagers in town, with fireworks going off once the new year starts at midnight.

The holiday is analogous with the real world holiday of the same name. The villagers in the town will get excited about this event and how they celebrate it varies in all the different Animal Crossing games. Traditionally in many western countries, people sing "Auld Lang Syne," translated from Scots as "Times Gone By," which the villagers will sing in Doubutsu no Mori.

Appearances[edit]

In Animal Crossing[edit]

Maple announcing the new year.

In Animal Crossing at exactly 11 PM, Pelly announces from the train station's loudspeaker that the celebration is beginning. Once control returns to the player, Tortimer appears near the pond along with the countdown board. Special music plays in the background and the animal villagers begin to congregate about the pond. If the player speaks with Tortimer before midnight, he will give them a Noisemaker; in the original Japanese version, he instead gives them the New Year's Eve Noodles. As time passes, the villagers become more and more excited in their conversations. At 11:59 PM, with only a few seconds left in the old year, the music stops and the board begins emitting beeps upon each new second.

With a loud beep, the board beckons in the New Year at 12 AM. As the town clock plays the town tune, the hour long fireworks display begins and each of the villagers begins to celebrate, whistling a tune that resembles "Auld Lang Syne." Players can see the fireworks by watching their reflections in the pond. At this point, Tortimer stops handing out party poppers. The New Year's Eve celebration ends at exactly 1:00 AM, but the New Year celebration continues the next day with the New Year's Day events.

In Wild World[edit]

In Animal Crossing: Wild World, beginning at 6 AM, the first time a player comes out of their house, Pelly announces from the town hall's loudspeaker that the countdown has started. A large board appears in front of the town hall, counting down the hours/minutes/seconds to go until the New Year. Tortimer appears next to the countdown board, and will give out Party Poppers if spoken to. Players may stock up on these items for the big event.

At exactly 11 PM, a cutscene plays, in which Pelly announces from the town hall's loudspeaker that it's time to start the celebrations. The cutscene will also play if a player begins play after 11 PM. Special music plays in the background at this time. Several animal villagers may congregate around the board at this time, but only if this is their first New Year's Eve celebration in the town. As time passes, the villagers become more and more excited in their conversations. At 11:50 PM and 11:55 PM, the music changes. Finally, at 11:59 PM, the music stops and the board begins emitting beeps upon each new second.

At 12 AM, the town clock plays the town tune and the board changes to a scrolling "NEW YEAR!" message. A 2-hour long fireworks display also begins - players can see the fireworks in the top screen of their Nintendo DS systems. Unlike the original, the villagers don't prance around and celebrate, although they will wish players a happy new year if spoken to. At this point, Tortimer stops handing out party poppers, and will begin to hand out fortunes for the new year. The fireworks end at exactly 2:00 AM, but the celebration continues the next day with the New Year's Day events.

In City Folk[edit]

Countdown in City Folk

In Animal Crossing: City Folk, beginning at 6 AM, a large board appears in front of the town hall, counting down the hours/minutes/seconds to go until the New Year. Tortimer appears next to the countdown board, and will give out Party Poppers if spoken to. Players may stock up on these items for the big event.

At exactly 11 PM, Pelly announces from the town hall's loudspeaker that the final countdown has begun. The cutscene will also play if a player begins play after 11 PM. Special music plays in the background at this time. The animal villagers do not seem to congregate anywhere, although they will be excited if spoken to. As time passes, the villagers become more and more excited in their conversations. At 11:50 PM and 11:55 PM, the music changes. Finally, at 11:59 PM, the music stops and the board begins emitting beeps upon each new second.

At 12 AM, the clock plays the town tune and the board changes to a scrolling "HAPPY NEW YEAR!" message. At this point, players lose control over their character. Pelly will then wish everyone a happy new year from the loudspeaker in the town hall. A 2-hour long fireworks display also begins.

After the announcement, players can move their characters again. The animal villagers will occasionally look up and applaud the fireworks, and will also wish the player a happy New Year if spoken to. At this point, Tortimer stops handing out party poppers. The fireworks end at exactly 2 AM, but the celebration continues the next day with the New Year's Day events.

In New Leaf[edit]

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, at the beginning of the day, there will be a board for the countdown for the New Year. At 11:00 PM, villagers and Isabelle will get more excited about it. It will also be announced on the loudspeaker as the player walks out of their house. Redd, who will be by the Town Tree, will give players a New Year's top hat or a New Year's party hat (colors vary from yellow, red and blue). Also, players may receive a Party popper. The balloons displayed on the countdown sign will display an image of an animal that relates to the current Chinese year.

The town hour theme will change at 11:00 PM, which begins to sound eager and changes as the New Year gets closer. At the last minute, the Countdown clock will beep for every second left. When the New Year comes, the town tune will play and a giant Party Popper will burst from the Countdown clock. The Countdown clock will give a scrolling message wishing a happy new year. The fireworks will display the (new) year at first, and a fireworks show similar to City Folk follows.

The fireworks end at 2 AM, at which point the hour theme changes to a calmer version of the earlier New Year's theme. Villagers will still be out and about to wish the player a happy New Year, and Redd will still be selling his wares.

Isabelle stands by the town tree and will give the player gifts if the player talks with her, such as a Sparkler and Sparkling Cider.

If the Countdown falls on any day of the week other than Saturday, DJ KK can be heard at Club LOL playing a club remix of the New Leaf main theme.

In New Horizons[edit]

Fireworks spelling out the year at midnight in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Isabelle, Tom Nook, and the player outside Resident Services during the Countdown in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, there is an island broadcast on December 31 announcing that it is the last day of the year. A countdown clock, lights, and balloons will appear on the Resident Services plaza. Isabelle will hand out Light Sticks, and Tom Nook will offer five Party Poppers for free and will sell either the New Year's Hat or the New Year's Silk Hat. Each hat variation cycles through every four years, though others can be obtained on other islands. Throughout the day, Resident Services is closed, and group stretching will not be available.

At 11 PM, special hourly music will play, and villagers will get ready for the Countdown. At 11:30 PM, the music changes again, and villagers will head to the Resident Services plaza. During this time, if the player talks to a villager while wearing a New Year's Hat or Silk Hat after talking to them for the first time, the villager will notice they are not wearing a New Year's hat, and will put on a New Year's hat of their choosing. At 11:55 PM, every villager will pull out a Light Stick. When the clock has only 1 minute left, it will beep for every second until it reaches zero; the music during this time will fade when this occurs. At 30 seconds remaining, a new tone is added to the beep. During the last ten seconds, the beeps get very loud and another low tone is added to the beeps. The villagers present will wave Light Sticks in rhythm with the countdown while counting down in Animalese. When the clock reaches zero, a cutscene occurs where the town tune will play and fireworks will display the new year. Villagers and players alike will wave their Light Sticks around when the fireworks are launched. The player can also see the start of the fireworks while on Kapp'n's boat tour.[1]

After the cutscene, a fireworks show begins, and villagers (holding their Light Sticks) will be dancing along to the town tune, occasionally waving their light stick or using a party popper. The fireworks show continues until 2 AM, when it will stop and the music switches to a calmer version of the earlier New Year's music. All villagers will stop dancing and will leave the plaza. Isabelle and Tom Nook will still hand out Light Sticks and sell Party Poppers and hats, respectively.

In addition to the event itself, several seasonal items are sold via Nook Shopping from December 22 to December 31[nb 6] to celebrate New Year's Eve in various regions. The items include the New Year's Noodles, Berliner, Twelve-Grape Dish, and since 1.6.0, the Olivier Salad and Sparkling Cider. If it is the player's first time celebrating New Year's in the game, they will complete the Nook Miles achievement Countdown Celebration and earn 1,000 Nook Miles when the countdown reaches zero.

Gallery[edit]

Artwork[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

  • Pelly announcing the upcoming countdown in Animal Crossing.

  • Fireworks in the sky in Animal Crossing, as seen in a pond's reflection.

  • The board in Animal Crossing, displaying that it is approximately seventeen minutes, nineteen seconds to midnight.

  • The Countdown for the new year in Animal Crossing: City Folk.

  • New Year's Eve in City Folk.

  • Fireworks during the Countdown in City Folk.

  • An aurora on New Year's Eve in City Folk.

  • An example of what villagers would say during the New Year's Eve.

  • The Countdown clock in Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

  • Redd giving out items (Party popper or hats) by the Town Tree in New Leaf.

  • The arrival of the new year in New Leaf. Note the 2019 in the background.

  • A bulletin board announcement in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

  • Isabelle's announcement in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

  • Isabelle giving the player a Light Stick in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

  • Isabelle telling the player that Resident Services is closed in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

  • Tom Nook giving the player Party Poppers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

  • Fireworks spelling out the year at midnight in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

  • A message displayed at midnight in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

  • The last ten seconds of the Countdown and the subsequent fireworks in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

  • The Countdown after midnight in the southern hemisphere in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, featuring 2 Players, Dom, Antonio, Marina, Raymond, Ankha, Chrissy, and Francine.

Music[edit]

Countdown audio tracks

Title Game Track Notes
Countdown Theme (1 Hour Left) Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Countdown Theme (30 Minutes Left) Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Countdown Theme (10 Minutes Left) Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Countdown Theme (5 Minutes Left) Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Countdown Theme (Happy New Year) Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Countdown Theme (2 A.M. to 6 A.M) Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Countdown Theme (1 Hour Left) Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Countdown Theme (30 Minutes Left) Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Countdown Theme (10 Minutes Left) Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Countdown Theme (5 Minutes Left) Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Countdown Theme (Happy New Year) Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Countdown Theme (Midnight) Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Countdown Theme (2 AM) Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Names in other languages[edit]

Japanese カウントダウン
Kauntodaun 		Countdown
Korean 카운트다운
kaunteudaun 		Countdown
Simplified Chinese 倒数
Dàoshǔ 		Countdown
Traditional Chinese 倒數
Unknown 		Countdown
Russian Отсчет
Otschyot 		Countdown
Dutch Aftellen Countdown
German Countdown -
European Spanish Cuenta atrás Countdown
Latin American Spanish Cuenta regresiva Countdown
European French Compte à rebours Countdown
Italian Conto alla rovescia Countdown

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ From Doubutsu no Mori to New Leaf
  2. ↑ In New Horizons only
  3. ↑ In Animal Crossing, Wild World and City Folk
  4. ↑ In New Leaf and New Horizons
  5. ↑ In New Horizons only
  6. ↑ Prior to version 2.0, these items were available from December 26 to December 31.
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