How many days does it take for Nook’s Cranny to be built?
Nook’s Cranny takes one day to be built after you have collected and handed in all the required resources to Tommy in the Resident Services tent. Once the construction begins, Nook’s Cranny will be open for business the next day, allowing you to access its services and start buying and selling items.
Understanding Nook’s Cranny Construction and Upgrades
To get a deeper understanding of Nook’s Cranny and its role in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, let’s dive into some key questions and answers that can help you navigate its construction, upgrades, and functionality.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What triggers Nook’s Cranny upgrade?
30 days since the Nook’s Cranny building finished construction, 200,000 Bells in transactions, and Mabel must visit your town.
2. Can Nook’s Cranny be upgraded twice?
No, unlike previous Animal Crossing games where Nook’s Cranny can be upgraded three times, in New Horizons, it can currently only receive one upgrade.
3. How to make Nook’s Cranny fast?
To get Nook’s Cranny built quickly, you can collect all the required resources in one day by traveling to another island via the airport and gathering resources from the smaller neighboring islands.
4. How much money do you need to spend to upgrade Nook’s Cranny?
You need to have 200,000 Bells in transactions (including buying and selling combined) at Nook’s Cranny for it to be eligible for an upgrade.
5. Is Mabel a girl in Animal Crossing?
Yes, Mabel is a female hedgehog and co-owner of the Able Sisters tailor shop, known for her charisma and customer service skills.
6. Does Nook’s Cranny get any bigger?
Yes, Nook’s Cranny can expand into a larger general store after meeting the upgrade requirements, but there are no current indications of further expansions beyond this point.
7. Why is my Nook’s Cranny not upgrading?
Your Nook’s Cranny might not be upgrading because it hasn’t met the required conditions, which include 30 days passing since its construction, achieving 200,000 Bells in transactions, and Mabel’s visit to your town.
8. How many squares does Nook’s Cranny take?
Nook’s Cranny takes 7 squares wide by 4 squares long in terms of exterior space, and relocating it costs 50,000 Bells.
9. What is the final upgrade for Nook’s Cranny?
The final upgrade for Nook’s Cranny is expanding into a larger general store, which happens after meeting the specified conditions, and it retains the name Nook’s Cranny.
10. How do I get Mabel to stay?
To get Mabel to stay, you need to buy a significant amount of items from her, showing support for her entrepreneurial efforts, which will encourage her to open a permanent shop on your island.
11. How long does Mabel’s shop take to build?
After Mabel decides to open her shop, it takes two days for the Able Sisters store to be built, and you don’t need to provide any crafting materials as they are donated by Timmy and Tommy.
12. Where should I build Nook’s Cranny?
The best location for Nook’s Cranny is near the main player’s house or in an area that is easily accessible and central to the island’s layout, considering future commercial and residential developments.
13. Can I move my house in Animal Crossing?
Yes, you can move your house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons by visiting Tom Nook at Resident Services, selecting “About my home …” and opting to relocate, which costs 30,000 Bells.
14. Can you speed up ACNH?
Yes, you can speed up time in Animal Crossing: New Horizons by adjusting the system clock on your Nintendo Switch, allowing you to time travel and experience different times of day or seasons immediately.
15. Does Nook’s Cranny Drop Box pay less?
Yes, selling items through the Nook’s Cranny Drop Box gives you significantly less Bells than selling them directly to Timmy or Tommy inside the shop, so it’s more beneficial to sell items directly for better prices.