Is Modding The FUTURE of Animal Crossing: New Horizons?!

[@dianaulait]

ready for an acnh renaissance?! join our discord for more insight on what’s been coming out! discord.gg/CQJhG2kj

[@strxberrishortcqke]

Hey! This link is expired, can you post a new one?

[@mandagracexox]

@@strxberrishortcqke there's a link in her video description

[@archidearest]

@@mandagracexox also expired

[@yeoshins7054]

Link is expired

[@anniesmith6165]

I wanna join too

[@audriibo]

I’ve always wondered if modding is actually controversial in the animal crossing community or if we’re all still scarred from the star fragment tree era

[@dianaulait]

well, screw it!! this is the modding-to-our-little-heart’s-content era 👏🏼

[@Squigglybun]

well it's not like nintendo is gonna add any more content, they basically abandoned it to go work on splatoon 3. I'd say mod to your hearts content for sure, these mods are beautiful!!

[@Baygulls03]

I miss the star trees. I couldn't get the game when it first came out

[@AMBZ623]

Diana where did you get that outfit from? ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

[@penguinstrain]

For me modding is a big no just because I’m scared of bricking my console. Maybe I’ll give it a try when the new console will come out

[@leaf3001]

I'd love to see the ACNH modding community grow. I can imagine modding could greatly influence the features of next animal crossing game.

[@dianaulait]

100% agree!! nintendo, take notes 👀

[@GoroAkechi_Real]

The only issue is how annoying Switches are to mod compared to everything else. You either need to have an old vanilla Switch with an unpatched chip, have one on a very specific OS version, or solder something in its circuits. This will likely limit it compared to New Leaf modding.

[@chloeplaysacnh]

I’ve never wanted a modded island as much as I do after seeing the strawberries and lemon trees 😍🍓🍋

[@dianaulait]

they’re simply STUNNING!

[@archermunk252]

It’s always made me kind of sad modding has been kind of controversial in the ACNH community. I’ve always loved modding games like Minecraft, Stardew valley, and Sims four and I think that acnh has Some real potential to have some amazing mods! From this video it looks like it already has some pretty great ones as well!

[@dianaulait]

it’s wild but most of the mods i showed in this video were created within the past WEEK! i cant imagine what it’d be like even a month from now 😭

[@fIorapetals]

I love modding those games as well! Admittedly it’s mostly some cute extra clothes for Sims 4 but still.

[@alexchaves4344]

@@fIorapetals no its not lol

[@fIorapetals]

@@alexchaves4344 ;; I just meant the ones I get usually are because I don't have any of the expansion pack thingies. There are some AMAZING pet mods.

[@Livy.3]

feel like that's mostly Nintendos fault which is part of why one of my mantras is f Nintendo (even though I love many Nintendo games... maby it's because)

[@fIorapetals]

If I wasn’t scared of breaking our Switch I would absolutely try modding things here and there, or even if I didn’t I always enjoy seeing what other people can do! I’ve been having my own little strike of inspiration thanks to froggycrossing’s 30 days series. It’s reminded me to just have fun again, which is great because school is… very exhausting… so it’s nice to have ACNH to unwind with. Sometimes I log on to build and don’t get much done but still run around the areas I have decorated because it makes me happy to be there :3 Also, welcome back to KZbin! Glad to have you here~

[@ms.dreavus2446]

I think so much of the stigma largely stems from Nintendo unfortunately. With Sims 4 and Stardew Valley, it's so incredibly easy to just drop mods in a folder, load up your game, and see instant results. Nintendo purposefully makes it difficult to deter people from doing it, and while I'm a huge Nintendo girl, this is one aspect I really dislike about the company. This video has really made me want to try, though. I have been experiencing a lot of burnout with my current island, and I want to complete it so badly, but maybe this is the push that I need. You've given me a lot to think about! I am going to join the discord and hopefully get some much needed inspo. Thank you for this!

[@dianaulait]

hehe thanks for watching and for your input! i’ve actually created a much more organized discord for the modding community that i think you’d enjoy! we’ve got a bunch of mod creators and people just modding their islands alike- discord.gg/HvBRMspp

[@Fairygelic]

I don’t understand why so many ppl are against modding for acnh. This is not a competitive game once so ever and a modded island isn’t affecting anyone else’s. It’s different from modding on games like Mario kart or smash when modding could literally be considered cheating. But I see doing this on Acnh as harmless sense most ppl are just doing it for aesthetic purposes. I feel like it would actually be smart of Nintendo to allow this for Acnh because it would rekindle lots of peoples passion and excitement for this game!!! Personally, after watching a modded island tour video, I’m super excited to start playing again!

[@oKimchiio]

Coming from the sims community where literally EVERYONE even the game devs use mods its truly lovely to see the animal crossing community modding again and flourishing after the star fragment flop era and also missed that era from new leaf too its time to have fun again guys!!!

[@Itoshimi]

I think a lot of us are terrified of being whacked by Nintendo and wasting +$300 on a unusable switch.

[@goobtastic]

i think mods are extremely important to many different kinds of games, especially ones that dont plan on expanding their horizons (hehehe puns) if nintendo isnt gonna update their game, then why not? making the game more immersive and fun to play with small details for aesthetics or making the game a whole different play style!! adding new elements to the game that werent added or possible before makes anch so much more fun and cool to play as you can be more creative. the selling factor of nh was that you can further customize your own island however you want, but theres a lot of things that arent possible in vanilla acnh which can leave people dissatisfied with the games playstyle. do what you want and if you dont want to mod, then dont, but let people do what they want with a game and console they spent around $300 for.

[@collin2304]

I am so open to modding and did it with new leaf. I think my only personal concern is that I’m also not tech savvy especially when it comes to coding and it was a lot of work with new leaf, and I don’t want to accidentally brick my switch. I also get extremely overwhelmed with new items, the update last year had me in a panic to get everything and if this was available to me, I would never sleep and want to get it all

[@dianaulait]

ugh yes!! i remember when 2.0 came out, i didn’t sleep well for days 😩 this has definitely had a similar effect! but i’m sure it’ll settle down soon? idk haha it seems like people are having a blast with creating their own mods too!

[@megasocky]

switch modding is different from 3ds as i found out the only way to really launch between the emulated and legit switch (which is the safest way to have a modded switch) is to literally short circuit your switch to access the homebrew every time 😬 otherwise yeah i prob spent a week reading guides and figuring things out to avoid getting banned, but my modded game to my legit game are on separate consoles

[@consolecaito]

I’m so EXCITED to get into the world of modding. Thank YOU for being such an inspiration for that 💛

[@dianaulait]

i am actually SO excited for a caito modding era

[@chelsea-it7cy]

those grapes though!!! seeing how cute your island is with a bit of modding is so inspiring, the more people see what modding can do, the bigger the stigma reduction i think! would love to see more content on how it all works!!

[@Cr8z13]

I've only been playing ACNH for less than two months but it's practically all I play now and having a modded Switch has made the game so much more enjoyable because it's like getting Nintendo off your back and you're able to play without their limitations. I couldn't care less about stigma, nobody is going to tell me how to have fun.

[@dianaulait]

NO ONE is going to tell Cr8z13 how to have fun 😤

[@jellydarling1008]

Revolution! Can you hear the people sing?!?

[@Sunny_8418]

Does it make switch slower ?

[@Cr8z13]

@@Sunny_8418 Not at all.

[@TimmyvsTommy]

It’s going to be great to see people start to post their islands that are made up of modded items. It’ll be like seeing something you’ve never seen before all over again

[@dianaulait]

yes!! totally can’t wait to see the things people will come up with your grape mod is gorgeous!

[@alexyberrios2594]

@@dianaulait where i can get the grape mod from didnt see it on the twitter page

[@demi-qs5zc]

i used to mod my new leaf town and it just brought so much more life to the game :’) id loveee to do the same in nh but i no longer have a pc or anything to access the mods, so currently just vicariously living through your streams

[@dianaulait]

just so you know, modding is possible with a macbook! you just need an extra resource to run it via windows i do wish i’d been around for the acnl modding scene days, though! thanks for watching demi ❣️

[@FireOfMyEyes]

I love seeing the ACNH community stepping into modding! 🐣

[@dianaulait]

it’s been so inspiring 🥹

[@azzuparis]

Wow, the modded items are just wow! Lemon trees? Strawberries? Sunflowers? A dream for the animal crossing community 😍 I have a switch lite and probably won’t be able to mod but if I could, I definitely would. Oh, it would be great. Thank you for sharing this video and loooove your island 💕

[@TuesdaysArt]

Switch Lite squad!

[@MissGardenlife]

Some are compatible with being modded. there is a list of serialnumbers of wich is compatible. The oled on other hand is not compatible. i also i have i Lite but i think mine broke after being dropped :(

[@stephm4411]

omg if AC would just let us mod freely the fun I would have on my island would be endless! I wish they would atleast give us new items to work with from time to time that would def be nice

[@island_lauren1665]

All those mods are so gorgeous :) I’ve debated about modding my switch but the idea of playing acnh near a computer and typing and calibrating to decorate is too much of a hassle for my lazy butt lol, I refuse to play anywhere else than in my bed :’) I do think modding makes sense for content creators though! it’s very exciting to watch from afar and I’ll cross my fingers that it’ll give ideas to Nintendo for the next games

[@dianaulait]

yeah it can definitely not be the most fun! especially if your computer set-up isn’t the comfiest.. like mine it’s a sacrifice i’m willing to make for the streams though! they’r SO fun!

[@taonmi]

I've been considering modding my second switch for a while now mainly for two reasons... for the older games' ost and for faster villager animation (faster terraforming). But these items you showed are everything... 😱❣

[@dianaulait]

they truly are!! 😩 i’m telling you 100% worth it!

[@danisar6153]

The amount of JEALOUSY I have is insane lmao

[@aisadal2521]

Dianaaa, so happy to see you back, bestie! Hope everything and everybody's doing well ☺️ Modding ACNH definitely reminds me of how strong the Stardew Valley community is because of constant modding; if only Nintendo weren't such uptight stuck-ups who rained down on their playerbase's parade 🙄😮‍💨

[@dianaulait]

ahh thanks for welcoming me back!! if it weren’t for the mods, idk that i’d be as excited for new horizons as i am right now! ✨

[@eleanor9604]

ughh the modded items are so cuteeee. and that soundtrack is stunning. I'm in love with the recent trend of modded islands. however idk if I will participate i will have to research more into it to see if it is a good option for me. I hope that nintendo and the community becomes more open to modding as it is a big part of other games!! loved the video

[@moeshrooms385]

All of these mods are so beautiful! I’d really love to see the animal crossing community embrace these instead of shun them and anyone who uses them. Animal crossing is not a competitive game so I have no idea why people are so against modding to begin with. I’d love to see a day where we can upload beautifully modded islands without the fear of people mass reporting :/ however that may take Nintendo themselves to embrace mods as well, something I’m not sure if I ever see them doing.

[@hatsunebeeku9113]

After also experiencing burnout with the game, I'm finally getting back into it. I think this video is definitely what I needed to see. I'll be checking out these mods. Thank you! 😊

[@pay1370]

I can't believe nintendo is so against modding, since it keeps their games relevant. I'm starting to think they are planning on just letting this game die so we will somehow be more likely to buy newer games. Idk why they don't just release more dlc's.

[@cosygracegames]

Everything is SO CUTE, ugh currently obsessed with your island but to be fair they always look so good, but somehow this exceeds expectations 🙌🏻 on to the modding journey!

[@dianaulait]

ahh thanks sweetheart!!

[@XxDeadParrotxX]

I've been seeing so much modding content for acnh lately that it's making me want to join in, I don't think there's any harm in mods if it breathes new life into the game and gives people enjoyment! Games are meant to be played, right? And I'm sad that I'm not playing animal crossing right now, maybe modding is exactly what I need 💗

[@ARDERUUD]

When someone pays for a game, I believe they should be able to customize it however they wish if they choose to do so. Modding a Switch (and by extension, a specific game) comes with its risks, so I would NEVER do it to my primary device; I'd invest in a second device, second copy of games, etc. in order to experiment without damaging everything I already worked for. I risked modding my NL town after 400+ hours, years after its release, since I was comfortable creating backup files via the SIM. It was small cosmetic changes; moving a few paths, unlocking all PWPs (because not having anywhere close to the full selection after YEARS? Not cool), putting some buildings or items just a liiiiittle bit away from where they'd normally be allowed to go. I don't regret it at all; it felt like a nice way to "complete" that town and I love to revisit! For NH, there is SO much modding potential. Games I enjoy that invite player and community creations have only ever benefitted. The process seems a lot more complicated than the NL map editor, so I don't know how comfortable I'd be using them, but for this generation of AC that puts all its focus on the dollhouse and design aspects of the game, modding seems more appropriate than ever. Not to mention it seems like a fun hobby and I'm always impressed with what people can make.

[@afmullins592]

I have always wanted to mod my switch. I just hate the risks involved. But after seeing these items.. I feel like I *HAVE TO* otherwise I will not sleep at night. 😅 Thank you for linking resources for us so that we can begin our modding journies! Wish us luck! 😅

[@Reaganreads]

I’m OBSESSED with that tiny book on the stump, and the shovel on the stool. Ugh, I love modding.

[@emo-nordegraf]

im too scared to mod any of my nintendo consoles after i accidentally softbricked my 2ds, but man i would kill to make a modded acnh island. I love some of the features people have made with mods

[@CampingforCool41]

Those items are so beautiful why couldn’t they be in vanilla 😭 it sucks that Nintendo is so uptight about mods, how do they not understand that more people would play the game if it had more freedom like this. I especially wish there was a way to more easily decorate like the system they have in the dlc. Terraforming each little square and trying to place items one by one is such a pain in the ass and not relaxing or fun for me at all. It’s just tedious and prevents me from experimenting.

[@CreatePerform]

This is so exciting. Thanks for sharing this. I’ve been wondering about modding for a while after a billion hours gameplay I’m looking to be more creative. Thanks for all the helpful info x

[@avecashley6480]

Dianur, a beautiful video as ALWAYS !! Also like seeing bits and pieces of the island.. The able sisters mod is my favorite by FAR

[@dianaulait]

mine too!! she’s lookin gorgeous thanks for watching bb!

[@minato2324]

Nintendo should start taking notes and adding some of these mods into the actual game

[@sock5830]

i think modding the game would be insanely fun and id like to learn! ive made a few designs for different villagers and it would be so fun to see them in action, i feel like modding would and could be a great future for new horizons

[@ray_rayanne]

Diana talking about the sand. *LOOK AT MY CLIFFS!!* Made me laugh so much! Also, I love this video. I’m usually a lurker on Twitch and YT, but I just had to say that I have been loving the modding content. I can’t mod my switch but watching all this new creativity is getting me inspired to decorate my own island. Much love for this community 🧡

[@dianaulait]

aww thank you!! 🥹 i can’t begin to imagine what the future holds for ACNH modding but it’s going to be incredible!

[@CuteLucky18]

I’ve never really thought about modding my switch because I was always scared that somehow Nintendo would find it and delete it (and I know that has a very small chance of happening unless it’s a DA) but also because I’ve never really seen many content creators with modded switches, so I wasn’t aware of all the possibilities! I don’t think I can really mod my switch though, as my computer is very old and probably wouldn’t be able to handle it! If I do get a new simulated sometime soon, I’ll definitely look into modding though! You’ve truly opened my eyes for SO MANY things! If you weren’t here on KZbin I probably would have stopped playing the game for a LONG LONG time until I found more inspiration! Thank you for sharing everything with us and keeping us updated and aware, because if it weren’t for you I really would have never known much about modding and what great benefits it has, and I would have lacked GREAT inspiration that you create!

[@dianaulait]

aww i’m so happy to share! a lot of the mods i shared this week came from members of my community that are already so talented and creative! i’m really glad we’re all feeling inspired by modding right now

[@fayefaerii]

I'm here waiting to a mod that bring new leaf dialogues to new horizons

[@AprilHoney]

I've had a modded switch for over a year and somehow am just now starting my first modded island. It's so much fun!

[@Snailienz]

okay seeing the acnl music in the game was enough to convince me to try it.

[@ultimatetoelicker]

I might mod- lol Back before my 3ds broke (cries) i really wanted to mod new leaf, but it was always to complicated for little eight year old me, but now many years later me being older and it (maybe) being easier, i think I could do it. But i only would on a seperate switch.

[@consciencelibre4223]

in the modding is it possible to add new tabs of the house storage? also to be able to craft without needing to take resources from the house storage? and to be able to craft several times without stopping? that would be nice it improves the functionality of the game

[@caylagirl]

I would love to mod my switch but I have an OLED and a lite which I read I can’t mod these switches and I don’t want to buy a 3rd 😖 I’m just so inspired by the modding community at the moment though! I love seeing everything 😍

[@MissGardenlife]

The Lite can be modded if it has a specific serial nummber :)

[@KimchiyArtist]

the soundtrack mod IS LIFE, i literally have goosebumps!!!

[@dianaulait]

isn’t it great?! 🥹

[@ShabyUwU]

The way you can change the colors of the buildings! Amazing!

[@hyphurr.rarelypostsifever1220]

I never understood the controversy around modding… like, it’s not illegal. Just let people play the game however they want. If someone mods Minecraft, the sims, so on suddenly it’s “yay mods! So cool!” ,etc. but the MOMENT it’s animal crossing suddenly it’s a crime. I’ve never experienced modded animal crossing, and I don’t think I’ll be able to any time soon, but I’ll happily watch others enjoy it! I love Acnh so much, and I’m so glad it’s still thriving. I can’t wait to keep working on the island that will be the first island I’ve ever finished!

[@sweetnymph777]

0:12 note: it says no more MAJOR updates so we’re still probably gonna have updates it’s just not gonna be big :)

[@dianaulait]

no- sadly, they confirmed they are no longer supporting acnh after the 2.0 update! 💔

[@mlem6951]

Modding is actually such a big thema for PC-games. Much indie-dev's even encourage modding because it's just free content for youre game. Before the switch, i modded my nintendo 3ds. But with my switch i'm a bit scared that i could break stuff. Because for me, the nintendo switch was a lot of money, which i couldn't afford to replace immediatly if something would go wrong xx. And as i just found out, i have a patched switch. Nintendo really don't want anything to do with mods ^^''.

[@bella-ss9cb]

the apple crate, lief’s items, the green bench, oh my gawrshhh i am missing out 😩😭 i need to get my grubby sticky fingies on a modded switch asap! also your island is looking so beautiful diana! so excited to see how you make these mods come to life!

[@dianaulait]

thanks angel!! i honestly feel so inspired by these suddenly 🥹💞 i’m getting that same feeling of excitement that i had back in march of 2020!! eeeek

[@theknittingrev]

My modded switch has kept me in the game MUCH longer than I would have otherwise. I am by no means a tech expert, but there are some great tutorials and discord servers out there. I would absolutely do it if you've played the game for a while and are bored. It's so fun.

[@justxander1656]

I would honestly pay money for a mod that made the villagers have more personally like they did in wild world

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

Those tall trees and the cat tails in the water tho! 😍

[@Huff-Robertson]

I'm so glad modding is blowing up in the ACNH community right now! It makes me less scared to do it. ALSO THAT GRAPE FENCE ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?!?!

[@strawberrypng]

i'd love to but i have a switch lite + can't afford to get another modded switch so its kinda disheartening since its so inaccessible to so many. i'm not against modding at all ! i love mods for the sims and if it was easier to mod for acnh then i would a million times! i think it just kinda sucks to see so many people push it like its the future or whatever when it rly is impossible for some people to do it and can brick your switch. ID LOVE if i could, i'm super jealous tbh! but modding for sims is so easy and doesn't pose as many risks at all

[@llalila]

I hope that with all the awesome mod created lately it will help the modding in acnh been accepted because even if I don't have a modded switch just seeing the amazing creativity I really don't see why some people are so against it 😪 I'll definitely try do mod my switch when I'm old enough to buy one myself so I don't own anything to my mom if anything happens 🤣

[@minnoba]

i love this modding community so much and i was so into modding my new leaf. i wish i could mod my switch so bad but i just can't afford it. have to live vicariously through others, though it does make me sad nintendo just can't give us a lil more yknow. lovely video on your end and love this discussion

[@dianaulait]

thank you so much for watching it! 🥹 it does suck that even modding seems a bit out-of-reach for many at the moment! hopefully with time, there will be ways to mod current switches! i know some have been able to but it is way too risky.. the acnl modding community was wonderful

[@minnoba]

@@dianaulait Absolutely!

[@mbeansyt]

Thank you so much for this video! I am modding my switch this weekend, special thanks to this video for sending me over to the dark side! I was on the fence before.

[@Skykristal]

This is just so awesome. I will not mod mine, simply out of fear and I wanna have my dream address public. But mods are simply amazing. Generally. They make games a lot cooler.

[@HoneyBea.]

I’m at the point where I don’t want to play the game unless I can mod it.

[@nidgithm]

have you ever posted a list of the mods you use/where to find them? like the ones that let you place trees anywhere, put stuff in your water, layer items, etc. not the item mods. i cant find them

[@Randompjskplayeruhhh]

Hi Diana!! :) Milkweed is looking as cute as always 🌾🤍

[@dianaulait]

ahh thank you!! 🥹🤍

[@Zoe-tj4ld]

i want a modded switch but its just too confusing, expensive and risky. mods are amazing but im fine with just making things work with what i have. maybe one day ill get one but idk since heard its hard to get them now after one of the switch updates and dont know if its going to be any easier in the future to get them. (also for those who want strawberries pansies actually work quite well, its not the fully grown ones though its the 3rd stage so you would need to put them on the beach)

[@dianaulait]

the pansies do work really well and they’re super cute! 🥰

[@buriitani]

I really wanted to mod my switch, but the thing is it's definitely patched so now I gotta struggle with landscaping with the laws of the land :,)

[@AshRaeK]

I would honestly love to see so many of the furniture sets ported from pocket camp to ACNH!

[@RosaFlora7]

I Only Used To Be Against Mods Because Iam A Artist And I Hated When People Would Copy And Take Credit For Ideas That They Did Not Originally Come Up With But Eventually I Realized That Was A False Assumption That I Had About Because I Saw Some Of The Beautiful Unique Work That These Creators Made And I Realized That They Are Essentially Artists And That The Modding Community Are More Creative , Less Restrictive , And Better In Some Ways Than The Original Group Or Person That Created The Thing To Begin With!!!!.💐

[@kayla188]

Happy for those that are able to mod and refresh the game but my problem is for those who can’t. I would love to be able to do half the stuff shown in this video but I don’t have a switch that can be jailbroken and I am not interested in trying to find one just so I can try to keep up with everyone else. If modding starts to become widespread over what’s left of the acnh community I think this will truly ruin the game for me. Also, I don’t think this is comparable to the other modding communities of different games because, again, you need a jailbroken switch. Idk I’m about the possibilities but also feel like I’m being left out

[@Bitacoreandovidas93]

The “look at my cliffs” really got me ahahahhahaha thanks for this video Diana 💖💖

[@ApparentlyCoral]

Why did this video make me emotional- but I’m scared to mod my original switch lmao I might actually mod my dads switch at some point-

[@krystalfoxmusic1530]

the links to the discord are expired, could you post new ones?

[@yashonline-km8ub]

I ALWAYS THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY WITH THE IDEA OF STRAWBERRY TREES AND STUFF

[@derkatzenmensch220]

Leon trees 😩

[@torikaszubski2296]

I’m in the process of researching and saving up for an unpatched switch so I can mod my island :)

[@sentientsodacan]

i've always wanted to, ever since acnl. i'm not against modding and i really think it's honestly amazing

[@dianaulait]

i LOVED the end result for modded acnl islands! i cant wait to see what we can come up with for acnh 💞

[@AnthonyPlays3]

I really want to mod my switch but mine is patched😭 my older brother has a 1st gen switch from 2017 and he said we can mod it so I hope we can

[@HazelwithaZ]

I assumed the game was over when the credits rolled after KK's concert. The rest seems like collectors/completionists tasks.

[@elenoire7955]

if there wasn't the risk of getting reported i would try this in a matter of seconds because it looks cute af

[@MissGardenlife]

If you dont share your DA and not invite people that you cant trust or what i like to say dont invite asshats that you cant punch, there is no reason to be scared of being reported to nintendo.

[@fricku]

I REALLY would. I just can't find a spicy switch to purchase. This all looks so cool

[@fairyofdaisies]

my only hesitancies for modding acnh are not being able to share dream addresses and the daunting risks of modding a game console. i don't know much at all about stardew and how that modding community operates but i've been in the sims community and using sims mods for many, many years. the main differences for me between the sims modding vs acnh modding is that 1. putting mods into a folder and being able to take them out whenever you want feels so lightweight and thoughtless, other than for ts4 when a new update comes out and it breaks some mods until the creators fix them, it's not an issue at all vs what seems to be a permanent change to your switch (correct me if i'm wrong, i haven't looked very far into any details about what it takes to mod your switch) 2. nintendo being vehemently against modding and actively punishing people who mod their game vs ea who celebrated and welcomes modding and custom content. though these are only a couple of reasons, they're enough to scare me into not being comfortable in modding acnh so i will sadly continue to let my copy of acnh rest until i (hopefully, someday) feel inspired again to continue decorating my island within the constraints nintendo has given us :/

[@nep4934]

I'm a huge fan of modding, it certainly is one of my favorite aspects of video games. Whether it be the Sims, Minecraft or Stardewvalley, looking for mods has always been one of my favorite things. Unfortunately I'm very broke and super scared of bricking my switch since I really can't just get a new one. I had to scrape everything I had together to get my current one so I can't afford losing it. I wish Nintendo was more open to the idea. I mean what harm is a cute little tree mod gonna do? Now that the game is in it's ts final build and almost all of the devs have moved on, I don't see a point in banning modding. It would keep the game thriving for way longer!

[@ichigo4chan]

I love modding but as a Switch Lite owner, it's not possible for me. I hope there will be ways to enjoy mods on there in the future!

[@dianaulait]

i hope so too! there are some ways presently, but they’re a little too risky for the console :( definitely the only safe way at the moment is with an unpatched switch!

[@meelamiela]

There are so many ppl just now getting into the game as well! So it’ll be amazing for them to have new stuff:)

[@bwabiedapoosy]

I hope there'll be more of modding in the animal crossing community so i can get someone to help me do it :D (or even learn how to do it by myself !! )

[@spring.on.neptune]

there is like a TON of stigma because of like “oh you have to CORRUPT your save file” and its just not. Like i want pretty items, i want a cute island, but im not completely sacrificing my entire game file for it. I just want the pretty things

[@Bearjeann]

I never thought modding was bad but I've just haven't done it yet cus I don't wanna break my game haha

[@theletterq8362]

I have a question, are some of the already existing items/fruits replaced with modded stuff?

[@tikusblue]

I am not interested in hacking my own switch at all but I am excited to see new decorating content for ACNH thanks to these mods. I've never even played Sims 4 and fell off playing years ago w/ sims 2 but still watch Sims 4 decorating video to this day. I feel that way about this new modding. I don't have the interest in putting the time into modding an island myself but would gladly watch others do it.

[@rebeccamccammon6904]

I'm so behind this trend!! I absolutely love modding Stardew and hope to one day mod my switch. Keep fighting the good fight!!

[@thememoryguardians]

the sunflowers sold me!! i need to do this after i finish my current island.

[@ketchupcrossing4679]

I really wanna mod my switch but unfortunately it’s to new to be able to mod it

[@cmh6817]

Hi diana! Love your vids and adore your island so so much! ❤️❤️❤️ and I love modding so much it’s very inspiring and much more easier for decorating. Just one question what is the code for your dress in this video? It’s so so cute!

[@anastasiia1210]

I love playing games the normal way, but I’m sooo mad ‘cuz i didn’t experience ANY updates. I downloaded acnh a few months ago. But I’ll consider modding! The only thing, I’ll do it only on my permanent island!

[@cosykyle]

might make me act up and turn on my switch heheh, great video diana!!

[@aurumluncis1450]

I really really wanna mod my island so bad since I‘ve been part of the acnl modding community back in 2015-2018 but I sadly have a patched switch…and buying a unpatched one is so expensive… I wish we could be able to mod even with a patched console…for the soundtrack replacement alone, the old soundtracks are so much better

[@ketchupcrossing4679]

Samee!! I wanna have the strawberries the lemons the grapesss but how am I going to explain to my parents why I need to buy a third Nintendo switch off of etsy because I need lemons on island 😕

[@aurumluncis1450]

@@ketchupcrossing4679 the most ridiculous thing isn‘t even the prince for the console itself (around $300) but the shipping and import taxes which are another $150 for me from the seller she linked below

[@dianaulait]

i’ve suggested this a couple of times but try looking to in-person electronic stores that sell switches secondhand! then, check the serial code number to see if they’re able to be modded i provided a link in the description box that helps you see all of that!

[@aurumluncis1450]

@@dianaulait thank you!!

[@honeyteababy]

i can’t justify getting a new (old;;) switch as theyre all around 600 bucks where i live 😭😭 i’d love to mod as it would definitely reignite that spark i had for animal crossing, but for now i’m just loving your modded streams!!

[@dianaulait]

i definitely recommend going to a regular electronic store and searching for any secondhand! you can check if they are unpatched using the first link in my step-by-step guide in the description box! you might still be able to snag one for a decent price- the one i got was for $270 and only because it was in pristine condition!

[@honeyteababy]

@@dianaulait i had not thought of that!! that definitely sounds worth it, thanks so much for that idea :DD

[@sillypigeonstudios]

if i could 100% confirm my switch wasnt gonna be killed, id love to mod acnh. but im too scared lol

[@ibbitysnoosni]

I got into ACNH in 2021, and only recently have i been so immersed that I have joined online ACNH spaces (watching videos, Nookazon, Reddit pages, etc.) I had no idea that you could mod it until maybe 1 month ago, and of course that knowledge was immediately followed with the discourse of "cheating" with modded game systems and time traveling. I'll be the one to say it, as someone who missed the initial online conversations about modding and time travel, I don't get the issue. I think creators talking more about modding is great, because I'll be honest, the only thing holding me back is a lack of information on the subject. If I saw more people safely modding and including the information they have, I would 100% do it.

[@dianaulait]

there’s already plenty of info out there about it but the stigma is so real! everyone is starting to mod now though which will make that a thing of the past