Can You Play Animal Crossing Online Without Nintendo Online?
Nope. Gotta have Nintendo Online for the online bits of Animal Crossing. It's like wanting to netflix without the chill. Just part of the deal.
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No, you can't. Nintendo Online is a must for online play in Animal Crossing. but hey, the game's still super fun offline!
Harsh truth? No. But here's a silver lining: You don't need Nintendo Online for all the other fun stuff Animal Crossing offers! There's tons to do on your own island that doesn't require a sub. Fishing, decorating, bug catching, you name it. So, it's not all bad!
Unfortunately, if you're looking to roam around your friends' islands or want them to visit yours in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you're gonna need that Nintendo Online subscription. It's the key to unlock online play, so no Nintendo Online means no visiting friends' islands online.
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