Check this Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch (ACNH) guide on the new visitors (special villagers) in the game. Including returning special villagers and characters and NPCs!!!
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Visitors (Special Villagers) List
Visitors With Fixed Location
| Visitor | Appearing Conditions Event |
|---|---|
| Label | Date: Random Time: 5:00 ~ 23:59 Place: In the plaza Condition: Able Sisters is built - Fashion check event - Get coupon & Labelle items |
| Kicks | Date: Weekday (Once per week) Time: 5:00 ~ 22:00 Place: In the plaza Condition: Able Sisters is built - Sells shoes, socks, and bags |
| Leif | Date: Weekday & Sunday Time: 5:00 ~ 22:00 Place: In the plaza Condition: Remodel the Resident Services? - Sells flower seeds & Shrubs |
| Redd | Date: Random Time: 5:00 ~ 4:59 Place: Cape in the north of your island Condition: Talk to Blathers about Art - Sells Art at his Treasure Trawler - Sells different colored furniture |
| K.K. Slider | Date: Saturday Time: 5:00 ~ 23:59 Place: In the plaza Condition: Get 3-star island rating - Performs requests songs - Gives you records of requested songs |
| Rover | Place: May Day Tour remote island Condition: Appears only during May Day Tour events - Gives you Rover's Briefcase item |
| Reese | Date: 6/1 to 6/30 Place: Photopia Condition: Meet during June Wedding season - Gives you wedding-themed items |
| Cyrus | Date: 6/1 to 6/30 Place: Photopia Condition: Meet during June Wedding season - Gives you wedding-themed items |
| Luna | Date: Any Day Time: Any Time Place: Luna bed Condition: Update game to ver. 1.4.0 - Visit other Dream Islands - Share own Dream Island |
Visitors With No Fixed Location
| Visitor | Appearing Conditions Event |
|---|---|
| Gulliver | Date: Random Time: 5:00 ~ 4:59 (next day) Place: Beach Condition: None - Help Gulliver to get unique items |
| Wisp | Date: Random Time: 10:00 ~ 4:59 (next day) Place: Around the island Condition: None - Help Wisp to get items |
| C.J. | Date: Random Time: 5:00 ~ 4:59 (next day) Place: Around the island / In the plaza during Fishing Tourney Condition: Upgraded Resident Services building - Hosts the Fishing Tourney - Buys fish for higher prices - Makes fish models |
| Flick | Date: Random Time: 5:00 ~ 4:59 (next day) Place: Around the island / In the plaza during Bug-Off Condition: Upgraded Resident Services building - Hosts the Bug-Off - Buys bugs for higher prices - Makes bug models |
| Saharah | Date: Random Weekday Time: 5:00 ~ 23:59 Place: Around the island Condition: None - Sells wallpapers, flooring, and rugs |
| Daisy Mae | Date: Sunday Time: 5:00 ~ 11:59 Place: Around the island Condition: Nook's Cranny store is open - Sells turnips |
| Celeste | Date: Random Time: 19:00 ~ 3:59 (next day) Place: Around the island Condition: Appears during meteor shower days - Gives Zodiac DIY recipes |
| Snowboy | Snowball Location: Around the island Condition: Use Snowballs to create Snowboy during winter season - Gives Snowflake-themed DIY recipes - Gives Large Snowflakes |
| Zipper | Place: Around the island Condition: Appears during Bunny Day event - Gives Bunny Day DIY recipes |
| Harvey | Date: Random Time: Random Place: Around the island Condition: Upgrade Resident Services building - Gives access to Photopia |
| Pascal | Date: Any Day Time: Any Time Place: In the ocean when you find scallops Condition: Collect scallops to make Pascal appear - Gives Mermaid DIY recipes |
| Pirate Gulliver | Date: Random Time: 5:00 ~ 4:59 (next day) Place: Anywhere on the beach Condition: Unlock the wetsuit - Help Pirate Gulliver to get unique items |
| Jack | Date: October 31st Time: 17:00 ~ 24:00 Place: Near the Plaza Condition: Meet Jack in Halloween Night |
Other Special Villagers
| Name | Function Birthday |
|---|---|
| Tom Nook | Manages Resident Services May 30th |
| Timmy | Manages Nook's Cranny June 7th |
| Tommy | Manages Nook's Cranny June 7th |
| Isabelle | Manages island environment December 20th →How To Find Isabelle |
| Blathers | Manages the Museum September 24th |
| Mabel | Shopkeeper of the Able Sisters May 22nd |
| Sable | Quiet Able Sister who sews clothes November 22nd |
| Pavé | Host of Carnivale March 3rd |
| Franklin | Host of Harvest Festival October 10th |
| Jingle | Host of Toy Day December 24th |
Visitors (Special Villagers) - How To Find
Go Around The Island
Finding the special villagers in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons only require you to find them around the island. They don't go inside buildings so just search around your island.
Can't Have More Than 2 Visitors Per Day
There can only be one Special Villager visiting your island at a time. This means it's impossible to get 2 visitors on your island in a single day.
Some Villagers Are Exceptions
Some villagers such as Celeste, Wisp, and Pascal may appear in the same day as others. This is because they appear at night or Pascal only appears when you pick up a scallop for the first time in the day.
July Update Evens Out Spawn Rate
In a recent July 2020 update, the spawn rate of visiting special villagers has been evened out. This means if one special character doesn't show up within one week, they have a higher chance of appearing in the next.
What Are Special Villagers (Special Characters)?
Characters With Special Roles In-Game
Special characters are different from villagers as they have special roles in Animal Crossing. They usually manage the town/island, shops, or seasonal events!
Check Out How To Invite Villagers To Island!
