Today’sAnimal CrossingDirect was split into two halves: the first half showcased everything coming alongsideAnimal Crossing: New Horizons' free 2.0 update and the second half showcased the additional content that’s going to be released as paid DLC. With its most recent titles, Nintendo hasn’t been asking money for the updates to the content, but the Happy Home Paradise DLC seems like a lot of side content and also works as a pseudo-sequel to the 3DS gameAnimal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. With the paid DLC announcement, Nintendo also announced the price forNintendo Switch Online + Expansion Packand said that a bundle would be available forNew Horizonsowners.
Although it’s meant to be savingAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfans some money, the announcement was a little bit confusing in regards to who gets what and how much everything will cost. Luckily, when explained simply, the bundle is easy to understand, even if the announcement during theAnimal CrossingDirect gave some mixed messages.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Happy Home Paradise DLC Price
There’s plenty of freenew content coming toAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswhen the 2.0 update goes live on November 5. Those looking to get even more out of the game, however, are able to purchase theHappy Home ParadiseDLC that has the player get a job as a resort developer. This translates to gameplay by having the player design the interiors and exteriors of houses for visiting villagers and, as mentioned above, the DLC serves as something of a sequel to Happy Home Designer which had very similar gameplay. Despite their similarities, the DLC seems to be much more in-depth and offers plenty more content, asAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsallows players to decorate the exteriors of their houses. TheHappy Home ParadiseDLC costs $24.99 and will be available on November 5 with the 2.0 update.
Nintendo Switch Online Plus Expansion Pack Price
There’s another way to playtheHappy Home ParadiseDLC, however, as it comes included with the upcoming Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Those planning on purchasing the subscription service, which includes select Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genisis games, will be getting theAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsDLC for no additional charge. The membership will be available for purchase starting on October 25, butAnimal Crossingplayers won’t have access to the DLC until November 5.
Thepricing for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Packis important to note. Originally, the online service cost $19.99 per year for individuals and $34.99 for the family plan, but the additional content raises the price to $49.99 for individuals and $79.99 for the family plan. Obviously, when accounting for the fact that theHappy Home ParadiseDLC costs $25, the dramatic increase in price makes a little bit of sense for Nintendo, but some fans aren’t happy that it’s going to cost so much to play older titles, even if there is newnAnimal Crossingcontent included.
