In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a few key structures are permanently fixed on your island and cannot be relocated after your initial island setup.
Immovable Buildings and Structures in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
When you start your island life in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the placement of certain essential buildings and features is decided and cannot be altered later. This ensures a consistent layout for all players based on their initial island choice.
Here are the buildings and areas that cannot be moved:
| Structure Name | Description | Why it's Immovable |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Services | The central hub of your island, where you can talk to Tom Nook and Isabelle, access the Nook Stop, and use the recycling box. | Its position is determined by your initial island layout selection and is fixed. |
| The Plaza | The open area directly in front of the Resident Services building. | As an integral part of the Resident Services complex, its location is also permanent. |
| The Airport | The building located on your island's south shore, used for traveling to other islands or inviting visitors. | Its placement is part of your initial island generation and cannot be changed. |
These crucial locations are fundamental to the island's infrastructure and gameplay flow, and their fixed positions are a key aspect of the island's unique layout chosen at the very beginning of your game. Unlike these permanent fixtures, your own home and other villager houses, shops like Nook's Cranny and the Able Sisters' shop, and the museum can be relocated through Tom Nook's services once they are built. To move your own home, specifically, you would consult Tom Nook and select the "About my home..." option, rather than "I want layout changes."
