In Animal Crossing, there’s no clear endpoint where you can say you’ve “won” the game, but one significant accomplishment is achieving a 5-star island rating. However, going from a 4-star to a 5-star island can be quite challenging because the feedback from Isabelle (your island assistant) is not very helpful. But don’t worry, we’ve got some tips to help you reach that 5-star rating.

Here’s how to get a 5-star island rating in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

How to get a 5-star rating in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

You can find out how well your island is doing in the game by talking to Isabelle at the Island Representative Centre, where Tom Nook and Isabelle work. When you sit down and talk to Isabelle, she’ll tell you your island’s star rating and share cute quotes from some of the characters about your island.

Even if your island isn’t doing great, Isabelle will still give you tips on how to improve it. Over time, you can make your island better and more like a paradise. Isabelle doesn’t always give detailed advice, so we’ve gathered some specific tips to help you make your island even nicer.

Have As Many Villagers As Possible

This is a simple task but takes time. You’ll naturally get new residents by playing the game. Tom Nook, a character in the game, will give you tasks to place houses and furniture, so you can learn how furniture makes your island look nice.

If you’re picky about the neighbors you want, you can visit other islands with special tickets. If your island has empty spots, you might find a new animal there who wants to live with you. If your island is full, you can invite animals using special cards or they might come on their own.

Upgrade Shops And Buildings

As you keep playing the game, Nook’s Cranny and Able Sisters will get better. This happens as you spend more time and bells in the game. So, all you have to do is keep buying stuff to see these shops improve. This not only helps your star rating but also gives you more items to pick from in both shops every day. It’s like a little extra reward for playing.

Have Furniture On Display

You may also boost your star rating in Animal Crossing: New Horizons by simply scattering all your furniture randomly and hoping for the best. The game tends to reward having lots of items rather than having a great eye for design. So, if you’re not into decorating, you can just place as much stuff as you have and see how it goes.

But if you want a higher chance of success, it’s better to follow Isabelle’s advice and arrange your furniture and other items in a way that matches your island’s vibe. Think of it like creating a place you’d want to visit yourself: nice pathways, beautiful flowers, and charming decorations that make your island stand out.

To boost your rating, here are the things you should aim for:

• Make 70 pieces of DIY furniture.
• Collect 20 pieces of furniture from Miles.
• Buy 65 pieces of furniture from Nook’s Cranny.
• Set up 150 fences around your island.

For DIY furniture, consider creating items like the Classic Pitcher, Drying Rack, Hay Bed, Bamboo Car Stop, Iron Garden Chair, Log Stakes, and Rustic Stone.

Keep Your Island Neat And Tidy

Arrange your furniture evenly around your island, and chat with Isabelle to get advice on where to place store-bought and crafted furniture. Make sure to spread out your fences in different spots for a neat and attractive island. Your goal is to create an appealing island that makes visitors want to stay. Don’t forget to remove weeds, even if they look pretty, as they can lower your island’s rating. Plus, keeping your island weed-free can earn you some Nook Miles.

Once your island in the game earns a 5-star rating, you’ll get rewards. First, Isabelle will give you the Golden Watering Can recipe. Then, special flowers called Lilies of the Valley will start growing on your 5-star island.

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