How Many Bells Do You Need to Unlock Everything on Harv’s Island?
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To fully unlock all the vendor stalls at Harv’s Island Plaza, you’ll need a total of 700,000 Bells. Each vendor space costs 100,000 Bells to set up, and there are seven such stalls to unlock. Note that this excludes Harv and Harriet, who are both unlocked by default once you gain access to Harv’s Island. This significant investment transforms the once-quiet island into a bustling hub of activity, offering a range of services and unique items.
Unlocking the Potential of Harv’s Island
Harv’s Island, initially a serene photo studio destination, underwent a significant transformation with the 2.0 update of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The addition of Harv’s Island Plaza brought a vibrant marketplace, attracting vendors who previously visited your island only sporadically. This expansion greatly enhances the game’s functionality, turning Harv’s Island into a crucial location for players. But how do you unlock the potential of this island and all its services? Let’s explore the process.
Initial Access and the Plaza Expansion
Before you can think about unlocking vendor stalls, you need to gain access to Harv’s Island. This happens after your island has achieved a minimum of three villagers. Harvey will then appear randomly on your island, extending an invitation to his studio. After visiting and discovering his quiet photographic haven, the option for expansion will later become available with the 2.0 update.
The plaza itself isn’t immediately available; it expands once you’ve achieved certain milestones in your own game. Once it does, you’ll notice a series of Lloid gyroids on the plaza, each indicating a potential vendor. It’s speaking to these gyroids that initiates the process of unlocking each vendor spot at 100,000 bells per space.
Investing in the Vendors
Each of the seven vendor stalls requires a 100,000 Bell investment. These funds go towards setting up the stalls and making these services permanently available. These vendors offer a range of unique services which are not otherwise available on your island without them. Once you’ve paid the Lloid gyroid, you will find them there the following day.
The vendors include:
- Tortimer (Cornimer during autumn): Providing access to your home storage, mirroring the functionality of a storage shed.
- Katrina: A fortune teller who can analyze your luck for the day and bless your fortune.
- Cyrus and Reese: A couple who run a customization shop where furniture can be modified, often with unique color options.
- Leif: A botany expert selling unique plant varieties and offering a weeding service (for a separate cost).
- Saharah: A travelling carpet and wallpaper vendor, selling rare and unusual wares.
- Kicks: The shoe and bag vendor, offering a variety of stylish accessories.
- Redd: The art dealer, selling potentially real or fake paintings and sculptures.
It’s important to note that Harriet is present from the start of your plaza experience, offering one free hairstyle change per day.
Why Invest?
The investment into Harv’s Island Plaza provides significant advantages for players by offering services that aren’t available elsewhere without waiting for random visitor occurrences. This guarantees that you have access to important tools and services whenever you desire. This saves time, frustration and allows you to customize your island in more detail than ever before. Accessing items from Kicks and Saharah that are normally difficult to acquire through random island visits can greatly enhance your island aesthetic and customization opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further enhance your knowledge about Harv’s Island and the costs associated with it:
1. How do I initially unlock Harv’s Island?
To unlock Harv’s Island, you need to have at least three villagers living on your island. Harvey will then visit and invite you to his studio. This first visit to his studio is free, and is the first step in accessing everything Harv’s Island has to offer.
2. Do I need to pay for Harriet’s services?
No, Harriet’s services are free. You can receive one random hairstyle change from her per day at no cost. If you dislike the hairstyle, you can ask her to revert back to your previous style.
3. Can I explore Harv’s Island before unlocking the Plaza?
Yes, you can explore the original photo studio area of Harv’s Island. However, the Plaza and the vendor stalls will only unlock after the 2.0 update and after you make the investments with Lloid.
4. What happens if I don’t like the hairstyle Harriet gives me?
If you don’t like the new hairstyle given by Harriet, you can simply ask her to revert back to your previous hairstyle immediately before leaving the area.
5. Is there any point to Harv’s Island besides the vendors?
Yes, Harv’s Island is also a photo studio where you can invite villagers and take photos with them. You can also apply filters to your photos using the Photo App on your Nook Phone. This can be a fun and creative part of the island.
6. How do I take photos on Harv’s Island without Amiibo?
You can take photos on Harv’s Island using the screenshot button on your Nintendo Switch or by using the in-game Photo App on your Nook Phone.
7. What is the purpose of expanding Harv’s Island with the Plaza?
Expanding Harv’s Island provides you with consistent access to vendors who would otherwise only visit your island randomly, increasing the efficiency of your game and providing customization opportunities.
8. How do I get Leif to open a shop on Harv’s Island?
Speak to the third Lloid on the right side of the plaza to invite Leif, who is described as a “botany expert with the greenest of thumbs.” The shop will open once you pay the fee.
9. Can Harvey live on my island?
No, Harvey cannot live on your island. He will visit randomly once you have at least three villagers, inviting you to his island.
10. How do I get Leif’s photo?
Leif’s photo is obtained by completing his vacation home in Happy Home Paradise. You can then customize the frame using customization kits or at Cyrus on Harv’s Island.
11. Is Harv’s Island a useful addition to the game?
Yes, Harv’s Island Plaza is incredibly useful, providing consistent access to key vendors and services, making it one of the most important locations to visit after the 2.0 update.
12. How do I scan Amiibo at Harv’s Island?
When in the Photopia building (Harvey’s studio), press on the D-Pad to organize the room. On that screen, you can scan an amiibo.
13. What is Tortimer’s role on Harv’s Island?
Tortimer on Harv’s Island provides access to your home storage, which is the same functionality as a storage shed. During autumn, Tortimer uses the name Cornimer.
14. How do I get more hairstyles and colors?
Hairstyles and hair colors can be purchased using Nook Miles at the Nook Stop Terminal inside Resident Services.
15. Does Harvey have a crush on Harriet?
Yes, according to the Animal Crossing Direct, Harvey does have a crush on Harriet. He has known her for a long time.
Conclusion
Unlocking all the vendor stalls at Harv’s Island Plaza requires a total investment of 700,000 Bells. This expansion significantly enhances the game by providing consistent access to valuable services and vendors. While the cost might seem high, the benefits and convenience it brings make it a worthwhile investment for any dedicated Animal Crossing: New Horizons player. By understanding these costs and functionalities, you can fully enjoy everything that Harv’s Island and its vibrant plaza have to offer.