How do ordinances work in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to delight players with regular updates, bringing new content and features. Among these additions, "ordinances" stand out as decrees that allow you to establish binding rules for the inhabitants of your island.

If you, like many players, are curious about the nature and implementation of these ordinances, we will explain how this system works within New Horizons.

To begin, if you aspire to become an informed user of ordinances, it is essential to obtain the status of "Island Representative." To achieve this, you must be the very first player to set foot on your island. It's worth noting that this status remains unchanged once established.

As the creator and owner of the island, you already fulfill this requirement. Once you've obtained this status, head to the Town Hall and engage in a conversation with Isabelle. She will then provide you with the details of how ordinances function. To establish one of the four decrees offered in New Horizons, a cost of 20,000 Bells will be necessary. Here's an overview of the different types of ordinances present in this latest installment of Animal Crossing:

• Environmental Conservation Ordinance: This decree encourages residents to weed, tend to flowers, and keep the water clean by avoiding littering.
• Early Riser Ordinance: This decree encourages residents to start their day earlier and prompts shops to open their doors early.
• Night Owl Ordinance: This decree promotes a more active nightlife by encouraging shops to stay open later.
• Bell Boom Ordinance: This decree causes a general increase in the prices of goods, both for purchase and sale.

A reminder: Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a life simulation video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch console. It was released on March 20, 2020, and is the fifth installment in the "Animal Crossing" series. The game is set on a deserted island that the player has the ability to customize and develop as they wish. Gameplay revolves around various activities such as fishing, resource collection, decoration, and interaction with anthropomorphic villagers.

Between customizing your character, collecting resources, interacting with villagers, and participating in seasonal events, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has sold over 70 million copies worldwide. The franchise has been a cornerstone at Nintendo since 2001. The Japanese company considers New Horizons as one of the publisher's greatest successes.

The game was very well received by players and critics for its user-friendly nature, charming aesthetics, and relaxing gameplay. It was particularly appreciated during the COVID-19 pandemic due to its soothing nature and its ability to allow players to virtually socialize.