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Swimming in Animal Crossing: New Horizons isn’t just a fun pastime to while away the hours. In fact, there are a couple of different reasons why you’ll want to take a dip in the sea surrounding your idyllic island. Most importantly, you’ll be able to catch sea creatures, like a Sea Cucumber or a Spider Crab, by diving near columns of bubbles. But, it’s also handy if you’re wanting to explore. So, if you’re wondering how to swim in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, here’s what you’ll need.
How Do I Swim in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
Off the bat, you won’t be able to enter the water and swim. To do so, you’ll need a Wetsuit. Thankfully, you can purchase a Horizontal-striped Wet Suit from Tom Nook’s shop for 3,000 Bells.
Once you’ve obtained a Wet Suit, go into your inventory by pressing the X button and then equip it by pressing the A button. Now, you’ll be able to swim in the sea by walking up to the water’s edge and pressing the A button. Nice!
Another way of acquiring a Wet Suit is by purchasing the Leaf-Print Wet Suit at Tom Nook’s Special Goods shop ATM for 3,000 Bells, though bear in mind, you’ll need to wait an in-game day for the package to be delivered. It’s exactly the same as the aforementioned swimming garb, but it comes with a snazzy print design.
How to Catch Sea Creatures
Catching Sea Creatures is a cinch in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Here’s a step-by-step explanation of what to do:
- First, you’ll need to spot a column of bubbles surfacing the water.
- Next, swim towards the area and press the A button to dive.
- Sometimes, the animals will give chase and you may need to swim around and catch them. It’s definitely worth it, as they’re normally worth a lot more Bells than the static ones.
And, there you have it, folks. That’s everything we have on how to swim in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. For more, here’s all our Animal Crossing coverage in one handy spot. And for everything else, you’re in safe hands at The Nerd Stash.
