"Animal Crossing: New Horizons" players can now enrich their island life with exclusive "Splatoon" content following the 3.0 update. This expansion introduces beloved characters Cece and Viché as potential residents and a collection of vibrant, themed items. To integrate these exciting additions, players will need to leverage specific amiibo figures, offering a unique blend of two iconic Nintendo universes within their game. This guide outlines the straightforward steps to invite these special villagers and access the distinctive "Splatoon" merchandise, enhancing customization and interaction possibilities on their virtual islands.
How to Welcome Splatoon's Cece and Viché to Your Island
Players eager to host Cece and Viché, characters inspired by "Splatoon's" Shiver and Frye, must utilize specific amiibo at the Nook Stop terminal located within Resident Services. After establishing a campsite, scanning the required amiibo will invite these villagers to visit. Persistent engagement and fulfilling their requests during their visits are key steps to eventually persuading them to become permanent residents, provided there is an available housing plot on the island. The amiibo compatibility is notably diverse for Viché, reflecting the numerous Inkling amiibo color variations, while Cece has fewer, yet still sufficient, options for recruitment.
Cece and Viché, reimagined from their "Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome Amiibo" appearances to reflect their contemporary "Splatoon 3" designs, offer fresh personalities to your island community. Cece, a peppy squirrel, and Viché, a normal squirrel, each bring unique charm. To ensure their relocation, a total of up to ten villagers is the maximum capacity for any island. A comprehensive list of compatible amiibo includes various "Splatoon" series figures, with the Big Man amiibo notably offering the flexibility to invite either character, simplifying the recruitment process for players aiming to complete their "Splatoon" cast on their "Animal Crossing" island.
Acquiring Exclusive Splatoon-Themed Merchandise
Integrating "Splatoon" merchandise into your "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" experience is straightforward, requiring players to scan any "Splatoon" amiibo at the Nook Stop. This action instantly unlocks a diverse range of themed items for purchase through the Nook Shopping application, conveniently located under the "Promotion" tab on your in-game phone. From decorative furniture pieces like the Big Man bench and Squid jukebox to wearable items such as Inkling headgear and themed apparel like the Hero Suit Replica, players can immerse their islands and characters in the vibrant world of "Splatoon."
For those without access to amiibo, alternative methods exist to obtain these sought-after "Splatoon" items. Players with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription can collaborate with friends who have already unlocked these items. Friends can either mail the desired goods directly by selecting "Send as Gift" in Nook Shopping or physically deliver them to your island. The extensive catalog of items, including unique flooring, wall coverings, and various accessories, allows for extensive customization, enabling players to transform their island environments and personal styles with a distinctive "Splatoon" flair. Each item is available for a specified bell cost, ranging from 700 to 3,333 bells, making it accessible for players to collect and decorate.
