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How to Craft in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Players will see a great benefit if they know how to craft in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the latest entry in the high-profile Nintendo franchise. One of the most critical aspects of this game is the ability for players to craft whatever they will need in the lovable world. Fortunately, the ability to craft is one that players should get a real knack for when they get the basics down. Luckily, we have all of the basics for how to craft in the popular game covered for you. 

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How to Craft in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The DIY workbench is the tool that you will use to create everything you need to in the title. Players will learn how to operate the DIY workbench by attending the free DIY workshops available in the game. You will need to learn the DIY recipe for the particular item that you want to make. Individuals can then choose what item they would like to make, click on it, and their character will craft the selected item for you to use them whenever you want. 

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Gathering materials will be an essential aspect of the crafting process, as different items will require different materials to build them. However, knowing how to use the crafting mechanic correctly will allow you to transform your deserted island into a place that anyone would be happy to call home. 

Do you want to learn more about Animal Crossing: New Horizons besides how to craft? If so, be sure to check out our dedicated hub for the highly-anticipated game or three of our most recent pieces of coverage below:

We here at Prima Games wish that whatever you craft in Animal Crossing: New Horizons serves you well in all of your adventures! Let us know what you create over on Twitter and Facebook!


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Guides Writer Nicholas enjoys helping fellow members of the video game community learn more about their favorite games. First-person shooters and Battle Royale games are what you can usually find Nicholas playing when he isn't writing. We will congratulate you if you can find a bigger Call of Duty fan than Nicholas, who has been playing since he got Call of Duty 2 with his first Xbox 360. [email protected]