No, you do not necessarily get a scheduled visiting NPC every single day in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Their appearances follow a specific, structured schedule.
Understanding Visiting NPC Schedules
Visiting NPCs, such as those who offer unique items or services, operate on a defined rotation rather than appearing daily. The frequency of these special characters is set to ensure players encounter them regularly, but not with daily predictability.
Key aspects of their visiting patterns include:
- Bi-Weekly Schedule: Most visiting NPCs adhere to a set bi-weekly schedule, meaning their appearances are spread out over a two-week period. This prevents the same characters from monopolizing your island's visitor slots.
- Weekly Limit for Each NPC: Each specific rotating NPC can visit your island a maximum of once per week. This ensures a variety of characters will appear over time, rather than repeated visits from the same one within a short period.
- Guaranteed Appearances: While not daily, you are guaranteed to see a particular visiting NPC at least once every two weeks. This consistency helps players plan for specific needs, such as selling turnips to Daisy Mae (who appears every Sunday morning) or purchasing goods from the likes of Kicks or Saharah.
Key Frequencies for Visiting NPCs
To clarify the general frequency of these special characters, consider the following:
- General Visiting NPCs: Operate on a bi-weekly rotation.
- Specific Rotating NPC: Can appear at most once per week.
- Particular Character Encounter: You will encounter a specific visiting NPC at least once every two weeks.
This structured approach to visitor appearances in Animal Crossing: New Horizons ensures a dynamic and varied experience without overwhelming players with daily special guests, allowing for other daily activities and island development.
