10 Harsh Realities of Replaying Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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is a wonderfully relaxing game where players can take their time and build up a beautiful island home; however, there comes a point where every player thinks about replaying and starting over. Whether it is the challenge of creating something new or the boredom of what they already have, many players take the leap and press that dreaded reset button. However, there are some rather harsh realities that players should think about before making that decision.

There are some definite pros and cons in to starting a new island. Players will be able to choose a new name, a new layout for their little community, and perhaps a new theme as they rebuild on a fresh new save. However, there are some aspects of starting a new replay that are tedious and even stress-inducing as players begin from scratch.

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One of the most obvious downsides to starting a replay of is that players will have to begin gathering all their materials from scratch. Instead of having wood, iron nuggets, or even some of the rare materials like star fragments or gold, players will have to rebuild their island from the ground up. While that might not sound too bad, players should also consider that when they first start out, a lot of what they gather will need to be donated in order to start building their island facilities.

But it won't just be materials players will have to collect. Tom Nook will immediately expect the player to pay off their debt; meaning all Bells collected or earned need to go into the business raccoon's pocket. These aren't the greatest hardships for those accustomed to playing, but they do slow down early island and home customization.

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