On 07/22/26 Nintendo announced that Splatoon-themed amiibo designs are available for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch.
The update makes collaboration content from the Splatoon series accessible through Animal Crossing's in-game Custom Design Portal and leverages Nintendo Switch Online features for distribution.
According to Nintendo's announcement, Nintendo Switch Online members can download these designs directly from the in-game Custom Design Portal.
In journalistic terms, Nintendo stated that subscribers to Nintendo Switch Online will have direct access to Splatoon designs within Animal Crossing: New Horizons via the game's Custom Design Portal.
Nintendo also confirmed amiibo integration for the Splatoon collaboration.
If players tap a compatible Splatoon amiibo figure to their Nintendo Switch, the Splatoon characters Cece or Viché can visit the player's island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Nintendo further noted that Splatoon collaboration items will be added as decorative options players can use to customize their islands and scenery.
Key factual details and reminders from Nintendo's release:
- The content is for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch.
- Access to the downloadable designs requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account.
Nintendo's release reiterates that membership is sold separately, and auto-renewal applies after the initial term at the then-current price unless canceled.
- amiibo functionality is supported for compatible Splatoon figures, but amiibo are sold separately.
For specifics on which amiibo models are compatible, Nintendo directs players to amiibo.com.
For players seeking more information, Nintendo's announcement points to the Nintendo Store for general game information and to the official amiibo site for details on amiibo features and compatibility.
The integration underscores Nintendo's ongoing practice of cross-promoting intellectual properties across Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Splatoon, and Nintendo Switch hardware and services.
This update follows Nintendo's pattern of periodic themed drops that leverage the eShop, in-game portals, and amiibo support to deliver timed collaboration content to the Animal Crossing community.
The update makes collaboration content from the Splatoon series accessible through Animal Crossing's in-game Custom Design Portal and leverages Nintendo Switch Online features for distribution.
According to Nintendo's announcement, Nintendo Switch Online members can download these designs directly from the in-game Custom Design Portal.
In journalistic terms, Nintendo stated that subscribers to Nintendo Switch Online will have direct access to Splatoon designs within Animal Crossing: New Horizons via the game's Custom Design Portal.
Nintendo also confirmed amiibo integration for the Splatoon collaboration.
If players tap a compatible Splatoon amiibo figure to their Nintendo Switch, the Splatoon characters Cece or Viché can visit the player's island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Nintendo further noted that Splatoon collaboration items will be added as decorative options players can use to customize their islands and scenery.
Key factual details and reminders from Nintendo's release:
- The content is for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch.
- Access to the downloadable designs requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account.
Nintendo's release reiterates that membership is sold separately, and auto-renewal applies after the initial term at the then-current price unless canceled.
- amiibo functionality is supported for compatible Splatoon figures, but amiibo are sold separately.
For specifics on which amiibo models are compatible, Nintendo directs players to amiibo.com.
For players seeking more information, Nintendo's announcement points to the Nintendo Store for general game information and to the official amiibo site for details on amiibo features and compatibility.
The integration underscores Nintendo's ongoing practice of cross-promoting intellectual properties across Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Splatoon, and Nintendo Switch hardware and services.
This update follows Nintendo's pattern of periodic themed drops that leverage the eShop, in-game portals, and amiibo support to deliver timed collaboration content to the Animal Crossing community.
