Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Unlocking the Secrets of House Storage

No, house storage is not unlimited in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but it’s certainly expansive and upgradeable! You start with a modest amount, but through diligent gameplay and a few upgrades, you can significantly increase the amount of items you can store in your home. Let’s dive deep into the world of Animal Crossing storage and explore how to maximize your space.

Mastering Storage in Animal Crossing: A Comprehensive Guide

Animal Crossing: New Horizons offers a delightful escape, filled with collecting, crafting, and customizing. However, all this collecting can quickly lead to a storage crunch. Understanding how storage works, how to upgrade it, and clever organizational techniques are key to enjoying a clutter-free island life.

The Initial Inventory and the Journey to Expansion

When you first arrive on your deserted island, your storage capacity is quite limited. Your pockets, or inventory, will be your primary means of carrying items. Remember that initial house storage begins at 80 slots. The first upgrade will increase the storage spaces to 120, the second one will increase it to 240 and the third one will increase it to 320. This is where home upgrades become crucial. As you expand your home, you also unlock the ability to expand your house storage space. This happens after paying off all of your home loans.

Upgrading Your House Storage

The main way to increase storage is to talk to Tom Nook at Resident Services and request storage expansion. With the 2.0 update in 2021, players could increase their storage capacity three more times, up to a grand maximum of 5,000 items. You need to speak with Tom Nook and select the “About my home” option, then “Expand my storage” to initiate the process. Of course, expanding your storage will require bells.

Beyond the House: Pocket Organization and Alternatives

While expanding your house storage is paramount, efficient pocket organization is equally important. The Ultimate Pocket Stuffing Guide purchased with Nook Miles increases your inventory slots from 20 to 40. It can be obtained from Nook Stop for 8,000 Nook Miles.

Consider using alternative storage methods, like creating secondary character. This allows you to have an additional house dedicated solely to storage. While it requires more effort to manage, it’s a viable option for truly dedicated hoarders.

Dealing with a Full Inventory

Even with maximized storage, running out of space is possible. Regularly sell items that you can easily re-obtain from the Nook Shopping catalog. Selling items to the Nook’s Cranny is one way to earn bells to fund your expansions and new decorations.

The Importance of Organization

Strategic organization within your storage is also essential. Group similar items together. For example, keep all your crafting materials, like wood, stone, and iron nuggets, neatly separated. Use custom designs to label storage containers both inside and outside your house.

Storage and Learning: A Link to Games Learning Society

Understanding the dynamics of storage management in Animal Crossing: New Horizons can teach valuable real-world skills in resource allocation, organization, and strategic planning. This is just one example of how games can promote learning. To learn more about the educational aspect of gaming, visit the Games Learning Society at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/. You can further delve into the intersection of learning and gaming at GamesLearningSociety.org.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some frequently asked questions to help you better understand storage in Animal Crossing: New Horizons:

1. How many storage slots do I start with in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? You start with 80 storage slots in your house when you first begin the game.

2. How do I upgrade my house storage? You upgrade your house storage by talking to Tom Nook at Resident Services and selecting “About my home,” then “Expand my storage”.

3. What is the maximum house storage capacity in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? The maximum house storage capacity is 5,000 items.

4. How many times can I expand my house storage? You can expand your house storage a total of four times after fully upgrading your house.

5. How do I get more pocket space? Purchase the “Ultimate Pocket Stuffing Guide” from the Nook Stop in Resident Services for 8,000 Nook Miles to increase your pocket space to 40 slots.

6. What do I do when my storage is full? Sell items you don’t need, especially those easily re-obtainable from the Nook Shopping catalog, or give them to villagers to increase friendship points.

7. Can I create a second character for extra storage? Yes, creating a second character gives you another house that can be used for additional storage. Note that this requires managing two separate villagers.

8. How much does it cost to fully expand my house storage? The cost to fully expand your storage increases with each upgrade. Be prepared to spend a substantial amount of Bells throughout the process.

9. Are there any items that cannot be stored? The “Ultimate Pocket Stuffing” item itself cannot be stored, as it is an upgrade that is always active once purchased.

10. What are some tips for organizing my storage? Group similar items together, use labeled storage containers (both inside and outside your house), and keep frequently used items easily accessible.

11. Can I store clothes in my house storage? Yes, you can store clothes, furniture, crafting materials, and just about any other item in your house storage.

12. Does upgrading Resident Services impact storage? Upgrading Resident Services to a full-fledged Town Hall is necessary to unlock the ability to expand your house storage.

13. How can I earn Bells quickly to expand my storage? Sell crafted items, fossils, paintings, shells, and fruit at Nook’s Cranny. Pay attention to the “Hot Item” of the day for maximum profit.

14. Is there any way to increase my wallet size? Unfortunately, you cannot increase the size of your wallet, but you can carry extra bags of bells in your pockets.

15. What happens if I bury more than 90,000 Bells in a money tree? Burying more than 90,000 Bells in a money tree is not recommended, as the tree will only produce a maximum of 90,000 Bells (3 bags of 30,000 Bells each).

With these tips and answers in mind, you are well-equipped to manage your storage effectively in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and enjoy a clutter-free island life!