Animal Crossing: New Horizons continuously adds seasonal items for players to unlock or purchase, like the Handheld Lantern. This new item has six distinct designs available and can be changed at an ACNH DIY workbench with a customization kit. The Handheld Lantern is only available for a limited time, so players should be sure to obtain at least one lantern before they're no longer available.
The lantern is being released as a seasonal item in celebration of Saint Martin's Day, a festival
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