Selecting this option will open up the QR code scanner and all that’s left to do is scan your chosen QR code. The one you need to select for QR code scanning is the one labelled, ‘Designs.’ This will send you to the various NookLink options on the Nintendo Switch Online app. Next you’ll want to select ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ from the Game-Specific Services section. Once it’s downloaded, open the app and sign into your Nintendo Account. If you don’t you can download it at any app store, including Google Play and Apple App Store. Now all you have to do is simply wait for the game to make the connection for you and, once it’s done, you’ll have an established NookLink connection between your copy of New Horizons and the Nintendo Switch Online app.įirst make sure you have the Nintendo Switch Online app downloaded onto your phone. Next, you’ll want to select the option for NookLink settings and select ‘Yes, please!’ when you’re prompted to connect to the Internet. To do this press - on the title screen for New Horizons, so that it opens the Settings. Best of all, however, it means that you can download another players design, as long as you have the QR code of course.įirst, however, you need to ensure you’ve established a NookLink with your copy of New Horizons.
This includes designs you created in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Animal Crossing: Happy Room Designer.