As millions of fans continue to enjoy Animal Crossing New Horizons, Nintendo has been secretly planning a special event. Starting on April 1st, Animal Crossing players can access special Easter themed content courtesy of a bunny named Zipper.

Here Comes Peter Cottontail…

Special events are mainstays in the Animal Crossing series, but never before has Nintendo launched a game so close to a major global holiday, such as Easter. During last Thursday’s Nintendo Direct, a new trailer revealed information on this first New Horizons festival.

Starting April 1st through April 12th, a quirky bunny named Zipper will visit player’s islands to orchestrate an Easter egg hunt. Player will need to dig, fish, and shake a few trees to find each of Zipper’s hiding spots. In exchange for finding eggs, players will be able to craft special pastel-colored clothing and accessories, as shown in the pictures below.

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To access the Easter content, players need to simply download the latest Animal Crossing patch starting April 1st.

Conclusion

While it is not unusual for Mario and Zelda games to dominate Nintendo sales, Animal Crossing for the Nintendo Switch is a pleasant surprise. As more Animal Crossing fans buy the game, community events, such as the Easter special, will grow in popularity. But we want to know what you think. Are you currently subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online? If so, did you buy Animal Crossing for the Nintendo Switch? Let us know in the comments below or the social media links on the right. Also, be sure to check out our other news items on Pokemon, Modern Warfare, Capcom, Blizzard and more.

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