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How to Play Animal Crossing on PC Without Switch: Easy Guide
Want to know how to play Animal Crossing without a Switch? Try Ryujinx ✅
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Updated onFebruary 20, 2024
updated onFebruary 20, 2024
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Unfortunately, the problem with Animal Crossing is that for the moment, it’s a Nintendo Switch exclusive. The big question remains, though: is Animal Crossing playable on PC?
In other words, can you play Animal Crossing on a PC without a switch? While it does not have an official PC-dedicated edition, nor can you play Animal Crossing on a browser, you can still find a way to bring it to Windows.
? If you want to play Animal Crossing for PC without Switch, you need to install the Ryujinx emulator on Windows.
How to play Animal Crossing on PC without a Switch
Now that theEmulatoris running, it is time to add Animal crossing to its library:
Now you will need to add your Game directory to theemulator:
Due to its popularity, the game has also managed to find its way to Android emulators. Bluestacks isanother option you can use to play Animal Crossing New Horizons on PC.
Nevertheless, we advise you to only use this option as a plan B sinceBluestacks & Animal Crossing incompatibilitiesoften hinder the experience.
If you wish the explore moreemulators for PC – including Nintendo ones, don’t be shyto take a look at RetroArch as well.
Finally, the game itself is not exempt from errors even when played on a Nintendo Switch, and youcan occasionally stumble acrossInternet connection issues in Animal Crossing.
By following these steps, you should now be able to play Animal Crossing New Horizons on your PC without any restrictions.
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