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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Permits – How They Work

Permits are one of the most significant features in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
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The world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons gives players a massive amount of customizable options that allow individuals to create their own truly unique island. One of the most critical aspects of the island customization in the high-profile Nintendo title is the Island Designer app, which allows players to get construction permits and to build a variety of different things for their island. Luckily, we have everything you need to know about these construction permits covered for you. 

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Permits

Utilizing this feature allows players to freely pave pathways they can use to make their way around the island. There are also ones that give players the ability to dramatically alter the terrain of the island itself, such as creating cliffs or waterways.

All of the construction permits available in the popular game will let players completely change the layout of their island in the exact way they want it. Gone are the days that a particular environmental structure or design foiled your plans to make something, as now you will have the ability to change the very landscape that you stand on thanks to these construction permits. 

 Animal Crossing New Horizons Permits

There is no doubt that the community will take full advantage of this excellent feature. Plenty of individuals will create some genuinely impressive islands to create countless memories on with their loved ones, with their creativity no longer be hampered by the environment surrounding them. 

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

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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]