While there is plenty of content to explore in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you might think there is an actual treasure island. But the community is resourceful. And extremely creative. Over the years since the game’s release, some players have collected all of the items. Yes, even the rarest ones. They then showcase their collection on an entire island, allowing players to come and grab what they need, and that’s where Animal Crossing: New Horizon’s Treasure Islands come from. Here’s what you need to know!
What is a treasure island?
Treasure Islands in Animal Crossing New Horizons are player-created and populated islands with unique items. These include seasonal items, holiday items, crafts, maxed out money bags, and much more.
Unfortunately, many remain skeptical. Are these Treasure Islands in Animal Crossing authentic? Did the player use any hacks or mods to generate items? It’s entirely possible and more than likely, unfortunately.
Either way, the point of a Treasure Island is for you, the average player, to avoid the mindless routine of the game and walk away with lots of loot.
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How to find Treasure Islands
The best way to find Treasure Islands in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is to interact with the community. Often, these islands are hosted by large Twitch streamers, who usually receive information about such an island from viewers.
You can also use the Animal Crossing subreddit to find someone with a Treasure Island. Once you find an island, the process remains the same:
- Head to Dodo Airlines.
- Talk to Orville and select the online game option.
- Choose “Search via Dodo Code” and insert the code for the specific island you want to visit.
- Confirm your selection, then travel to Treasure Island.
Animal Crossing New Horizons Treasure Island Tips
Since the goal of a Treasure Island is to find rare and unique items for your island, here are some tips to keep in mind:
- Do not throw trash on the ground; use the trash function.
- These islands attract a lot of people, so be patient and wait your turn.
- Don’t stay on your Nook Phone for long periods of time, as this prevents people from joining or leaving the game.
- Leave immediately once you finish collecting the items.
- Do your research! Most often, these are lobbies for pirated objects. It is entirely possible to get scammed during the process.
- Be courteous and friendly!
