Animal Crossing: New Horizons is all about friendship, but it can be confusing to figure out how exactly to play with your friends. You can't just rely on your Nintendo Switch friends list for everything; New Horizons also has its own friends list, and your Switch friends aren't automatically included. Here's a rundown of what you need to do to start playing with friends and make sure you've added them as friends in New Horizons.
The first thing you need to do is wait a day after you've started your game. At that point, your island's airport will be operational, and you can start traveling to friends' islands and accepting visitors to your own. Keep in mind that you need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to play online with others.
Friends vs. Best Friends
New Horizons distinguishes between "friends," meaning your Nintendo Switch friends, and "Best Friends," which are friends you add in-game via the Best Friends List app on your NookPhone. To unlock the Best Friends List app, you have to play online with at least one other person (we detail how below).
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