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How to set up an Ordinance in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Rise and shine, villagers!

The Animal Crossing 2.0 update has arrived, bringing several new features for players to use as they build upon their islands. One of the new features is Ordinances, which lets players choose when their villagers are active, but how do players utilize this new feature.

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To set up an Ordinance in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, visit Isabelle in the Town Hall and request a chance in Ordinance. There are several options for players to choose from:

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OrdinanceEffect
Beautiful Island OrdinanceStandard Ordinance in Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows villager activity at various times during the day.
Early Bird OrdinanceAn Ordinance that sets villagers to be more active in the early morning.
Night Owl OrdinanceAn Ordinance that sets villagers to be at their most active in the evening.
Bell Boom OrdinanceIncreases Bells earned from selling items and cost of buying things on the island for all residents.
Info via Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Keep in mind that instilling any of the game's Ordinances costs 20,000 bells, so make sure you're okay with the Ordinance you've chosen before handing over your cash to Isabelle.

For more on Animal Crossing: New Horizons, be sure to check out our other guides, like How to get and use the Pro Camera in Animal Crossing: New Horizons here on Pro Game Guides.


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