Animal Crossing: New Horizons became famous as the best social simulation experience. The game also provides the experience of the four seasons to players. However, the order of seasons might not be the same for every player as fans in the Northern Hemisphere are experiencing Autumn, while the Southern Hemisphere enjoys Spring.
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New Horizons is the latest and the best installment in the Animal Crossing series. The game tasks the players to rebuild a deserted island with various items. Further, the season plays a vital role with the items as they can change based on the changing season. However, these seasons also depend a lot on the two hemispheres.
Hemispheres affect the Animal Crossing: New Horizons seasons.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons follows a real-world clock, meaning the game will have the same time as the real world. So, the game will also follow the time zone and hemisphere the player lives. It can drastically affect various things in the game, most importantly the season.
Season plays an essential role in the game. Every season offers different plantations, bugs, fish, and other sea creatures. So players in the Northern Hemisphere would always experience a different season than those in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Let’s look at the seasonal difference between the hemisphere throughout the year.
Season | Northern Hemisphere | Southern Hemisphere |
Spring | March-May | September-November |
Summer | June-August | December-February |
Autumn | September-November | March-May |
Winter | December-February | June-August |
The in-game seasonal difference for both hemispheres in Autumn
It is the month of September, meaning players living in the Northern Hemisphere welcome the season of Autumn. The trees on the Dream Islands turn orange from green. Meanwhile, the Southern Hemisphere enjoys gentle breezes and is full of greenery across the island during the pleasant spring season.
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Hello! Have you noticed the seasons changing? If you're in the northern hemisphere, it's time to start collecting acorns and pine cones for autumn DIY. In the southern hemisphere, young spring bamboo is coming in fresh. Happy crafting, wherever you are! pic.twitter.com/74JpCi987w
— Isabelle UK (@AC_Isabelle) September 5, 2022
Further, Northern Hemisphere fans would soon witness acorn and pine cones on their Dream Islands. They can use these for the Autumn DIY recipes. While the Southern Hemisphere players would have to wait until March for acorns and pine cones. However, they can have young spring bamboo, which can be used for crafting furniture.
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It is an exciting feature that allows players to enjoy two different seasons in a month, depending on their location and time zones. Did you know that hemispheres affected the Animal Crossing: New Horizons climate? Let us know your opinion on this season-changing mechanic in the game.