If you've been getting back into island life since Animal Crossing: New Horizons' huge Version 2.0 update, or even if you've been playing religiously since launch, you'll want to make sure you load up the game today and join in the fun. Why? Because it's Turkey Day!
Yes, coinciding with America's Thanksgiving holiday each year, Turkey Day is a day of celebration in the Animal Crossing universe. Taking place today only (25th November), these celebrations include a special feast, a special character arrival, and some great rewards for players who take part.
The event runs from 6am to 10pm – you'll know it's happening thanks to the special Thanksgiving-themed music playing on your island and the sudden appearance of Franklin the Turkey at Resident Services. We've gathered everything you need to know about Turkey Day, including how to get your hands on all of its potential rewards, in the guide below. Check it out!
Will you be taking part in Turkey Day today? Oh, and for any of our American chums reading this, happy Thanksgiving!
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I will Time Travel go back to 25 November 2021.
I was wondering if they could incorporate some new recipes into the event. Having learned a few new recipes, it would be cool to add some to the mix. But, if it is the exact same mini game from last year, I will still be happy. Thanksgiving is about tradition, after all.
@dugan
It's not identical to the previous event, since there's a ton of new ingredients with the new cooking system, and you'll learn some new cooking recipes as you go.
Something about a turkey cooking up a yearly Thanksgiving meal is a bit morbid
@Matty1988 I was thinking exactly the same thing, Animal Crossing supports Cannibalism, nice
I think if you have the Night Owl ordinance in effect that the event will run from 9am to midnight instead. Perhaps the Early Bird ordinance may have an impact as well.
Night Owl was my go-to ordinance back in New Leaf as well, but it’s a little disappointing this time around as it only really extends trading hours by an hour and has no effect on K.K. or the travelling merchants, but based on the wording of the characters during my game today stated that the event would run at hours different to what is stated in the article.
@Matty1988 And what about sitting on a chair made out of frogs?!
Ah, missed this last year - will try to check it out!
Gobble Gobble
@Matty1988 Franklin lampshades this as well.
"I understand it's Turkey Day, but you wouldn't believe the way they choose to celebrate it in some places."
I had to time travel to play this one.. Of course it would be held on the one and only day of the week that I am extremely busy and do not have time to play. 😆
It is not Turkey Day in mine..... clock set correctly too. Hmm.
Fully updated to version 2.0.3
@Silly_G since i have the Early Bird ordinance, Turkey Day in my island is set for 9 am to midnight.
@dugan Franklin give us new Cooking recipes, after we finish helping Franklin making the Turkey Day meals.
@Giancarlothomaz : In that case, it’s likely 9am to midnight for all players, then. I don’t know why the article states otherwise.
It's a fun little event with a lot to do since you have to run around the island collecting ingredients and trading with the animals.
@Bunkerneath he only offers fish dishes... Marina, one of my villages (an octopus) was happily offering Scallops and fishes for the special dishes though, which had a bit the same feeling to it..
Huh? This didn't happen in my island, and I played within that time frame. Maybe you have to be at an advanced stage?
Ugh! I hate it when people call it turkey day! Yet another reason for me to never play this game again!
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