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| − | '''Distributed content''', also known as '''downloadable content''' ('''DLC'''), in the {{SER}} refers to items and other content distributed by [[Nintendo]], usually over the internet. Distributed items have appeared in some form in every ''Animal Crossing'' game since {{PG}}. | + | '''Distributed items''', also known as '''DLC''', are items sent to the [[player]] from [[Nintendo]] in various Animal Crossing titles via the internet. Most items are to celebrate an event in real life such as Valentine's Day that might not happen in-game, or to reward the player for downloading an update. Distributed items differ between regions, with some being only obtainable in certain regions. |
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| − | ==Appearances== | + | =={{CF|nolink}}== |
| − | ===In {{PG|nolink}}===
| + | :''Item list: [[Distributed items/City Folk]]'' |
| − | {{Main|Secret code}} | + | In {{CF}}, items were distributed using the [[WiiConnect24]] feature of the [[Wii]]. This feature must have been enabled on both the Wii and the game in order to receive the items. |
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| − | [[File:Tom Nook's Special Delivery.png|200px|thumb|right|Official website promo]]
| + | Distributed items were scheduled to be released during a 7-day period, where the item is received within the allotted time. [[Pete]], the mail carrier, gives the player an item attached as a present on a letter. He would mention that the letters are from Nintendo, but some may be signed by [[special characters]] or characters from other Nintendo sometimes. Additionally, Wendell would occasionally give the player one of his designs to commemorate a special occasion. |
| − | In {{PG}}, items were distributed through the use of [[secret code]]s. Codes for items in the [[Mario Theme]] as well as the Mario Trophy and Luigi Trophy were published in issues of ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' from 2003 to 2004 and on the game's official website. Codes were featured in a section titled "Tom Nook's Delivery Service".
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| − | ===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
| + | Distribution of City Folk items ended on June 28, 2013 along with the end of WiiConnect24. |
| − | {{Main|Distributed items/Wild World}}
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| − | {{WW}} marks the first time items were directly distributed to the game, via both DS Download Stations and the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. Unique items, including the [[Mario Theme]], Pikmin, and Blue Falcon, were distributed via DS Download Stations, and letters containing items were sent over the Internet via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Content was distributed to {{WW|short|nolink}} from its release in 2005 until 2009.
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| − | ===In {{CF|short|nolink}}=== | + | =={{NL|nolink}}== |
| − | {{Main|Distributed item/City Folk}}
| + | :''Item list: [[Distributed items/New Leaf]]'' |
| − | In {{CF}}, items were distributed using the [[WiiConnect24]] feature of the [[Wii]]. This feature must have been enabled on both the Wii and the game in order to receive the items. Unlike other games, the distributed items do not exist in the game's data, with the item data itself being added to the player's save file when the item is received.
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| − | Distributed items were scheduled to be released during a 7-day period, where the item is received within the allotted time. [[Pete]], the mail carrier, gives the player an item attached as a present on a letter. He would mention that the letters are from Nintendo, but some may be signed by [[special character]]s or characters from other Nintendo franchises. Additionally, Wendell would occasionally give the player one of his designs to commemorate a special occasion.
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| − | Distribution of {{CF|short|nolink}} items ended on June 28, 2013 along with the discontinuation of WiiConnect24.
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| − | ===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
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| − | {{Main|Distributed item/New Leaf}}
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| | [[File:Nintendo Zone Promo October 2013.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A Nintendo Zone promo]] | | [[File:Nintendo Zone Promo October 2013.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A Nintendo Zone promo]] |
| − | In {{NL}}, items could be received from Nintendo Zone locations or over Wi-Fi. The items are obtainable in-game in the [[post office]], or very rarely, in the mail. At the Post Office, the player can talk to [[Pelly]] or [[Phyllis]] to ask if a gift is available, and they will then be asked whether to check via Wi-Fi or Nintendo Zones. Some DLC items can be re-ordered from the [[catalog]], while other items cannot. | + | In ''New Leaf'', items could be received from Nintendo Zone locations or over Wi-Fi. The items are obtainable in-game in the [[Post Office]], or very rarely, in the mail. At the Post Office, the player can talk to [[Pelly]] or [[Phyllis]] to ask if a gift is available, and they will then be asked whether to check via Wi-Fi or Nintendo Zones. Some DLC items can be re-ordered from the [[catalog]], while other items cannot. |
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| − | DLC over Wi-Fi was discontinued after June 20, 2015, and Nintendo Zone downloadable content was discontinued as well after the discontinuation of the Nintendo Zone service.
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| − | ===In {{HHD|short|nolink}}===
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| − | In {{HHD}}, five [[villager]]s were distributed via Nintendo Zone and SpotPass. The player could obtain a villager as a special client during a distribution period by interacting with the Nintendo 3DS in the upstairs of [[Nook's Homes]].
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| − | *[[Louie]], a [[jock]] [[gorilla]]. He unlocks ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario|Super Mario]]''-related items, celebrating Mario's 30th anniversary.
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| − | *[[Filly]], a [[normal]] [[horse]]. She unlocks [[7-Eleven]] and convenience store items. However, North American copies of the game did not receive any 7-Eleven items, as they were all removed, including Filly's default clothing which contains the 7-Eleven logo.
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| − | *[[Felyne]], a [[lazy]] [[cat]]. He unlocks ''[[Monster Hunter]]''-related items.
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| − | *[[Claude]], a [[lazy]] [[rabbit]]. He unlocks Nintendo game booth-related items.
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| − | *[[Maddie]], a [[peppy]] [[dog]]. She unlocks {{Wp|Kokuyo Camlin}}-related items.
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| − | Nintendo Zone and SpotPass have been discontinued, so it is no longer possible to obtain these five villagers or their associated unlock items.
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| − | ===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
| + | DLC over Wi-Fi was discontinued after June 20th, 2015, and Nintendo Zone downloadable content was discontinued as well after the discontinuation of the Nintendo Zone service. |
| − | {{Main|Distributed items/New Horizons}}
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| − | In {{NH}}, 11 items were distributed in letters from Nintendo after downloading each major update from {{NHVer|1.1.0}} to {{NHVer|1.9.0}}. All of these items can be obtained elsewhere.
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| − | 13 items must be unlocked through the Nintendo eShop before they can be purchased in-game. The {{I|Nook Inc. silk rug|NH}} and {{I|Nintendo Switch Lite|NH}} are available to claim exclusively by [[Nintendo Switch Online]] members. Additionally, if the player links both {{PC}} and {{NH|short|nolink}} to their Nintendo Account, a Nintendo eShop code is given that unlocks 11 {{PC|short|nolink}}-themed items.
| + | =={{NH|nolink}}== |
| | + | :''Item list: [[Distributed items/New Horizons]] |
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| + | In ''New Horizons'', items are primarily distributed through letters or the [[Nintendo eShop]]. Items that are downloaded through the Nintendo eShop have to be purchased through the [[Nook Stop]] for either [[Nook Miles]] or [[Bells]]. |
| − | {{Main|NookLink#Items|article-name=NookLink § Items}}
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| − | There are 12 items that can only be obtained through the [[NookLink]] feature in the Nintendo Switch Online mobile app. Once purchased in the app with [[NookLink#Nook Points|Nook Points]], they are mailed to the player in {{NH|short|nolink}}.
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| | [[Category:Items]] | | [[Category:Items]] |
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| | [[Category:Online play]] | | [[Category:Online play]] |
