What to Do While Waiting for Blathers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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So, you’ve just landed on your deserted island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and are eager to unlock all the game has to offer, including the beloved museum curated by the wise owl, Blathers. But how long do you have to wait, and what should you do in the meantime? Let’s dive into how to make the most of your time before Blathers sets up shop!
What to Do While Waiting for Blathers
The process of getting Blathers to your island isn’t instant, but it’s a crucial part of your early game experience. Here’s a breakdown of what you can do while waiting for him to arrive:
- Explore Your Island: Take the time to familiarize yourself with every nook and cranny. Discover the hidden pathways, note the locations of resources like rocks and trees, and see where your villagers have set up their tents.
- Catch Critters: Your primary task to entice Blathers to move in is to donate five different creatures to Tom Nook. This means you’ll be busy catching bugs and fish with your starting tools. Don’t be shy about getting to know your island’s ecosystem!
- Craft DIY Projects: Using the workbench at Resident Services, start crafting various tools and furniture. This is an essential part of progressing in the game, so practice and learn the recipes available to you.
- Pick and Sell Weeds and Seashells: Gather as many weeds and seashells as you can find. These are easy to collect and can be sold to Timmy at Nook’s Cranny (once it’s open). This is a great way to earn some Bells, the in-game currency.
- Shake Trees for Coins and Branches: Don’t forget to shake those trees! You’ll find coins, branches, and occasionally even furniture that will be very useful at the start of your island life. Just be ready to run from the wasps!
- Talk to Your Villagers: Engaging with your starting villagers will build friendship and unlock new dialogue and activities. Don’t underestimate the fun of these early connections, they contribute significantly to the atmosphere of your island.
- Collect Resources: Make sure to be thorough when gathering wood, stone, and clay for upcoming construction projects. Being prepared will save you time in the long run.
By the time you’ve explored, collected, and engaged, you should have successfully convinced Tom Nook that your island needs the wisdom of Blathers. He’ll give you a kit to place somewhere on the island for Blathers to set up his temporary tent.
The Next Step
Once you’ve placed the kit, Blathers will arrive the next day in his tent. But the work isn’t over yet! Blathers will need 15 more donations before his tent can be upgraded to a full museum. Keep exploring, catching, and collecting to reach this next milestone.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How long does it take for Blathers to move in?
Blathers will move in to your island the day after you’ve given Tom Nook five different critters. It’s essential to donate those five bugs or fish as soon as possible to speed up his arrival.
2. Why isn’t Blathers showing up?
Make sure you’ve completed the initial tutorial and have placed your tent. Blathers won’t begin his move-in process until you have met the criteria. This usually happens on your very first day of playing.
3. How do I get Blathers to upgrade to a full museum?
After placing his tent, you need to donate 15 more unique items to Blathers. These can include bugs, fish, fossils, and eventually, art, ensuring the progression of museum.
4. Can I speed up the process of Blathers arriving?
The best way to speed up Blathers’ arrival is to catch the necessary five critters and give them to Tom Nook as fast as you can. Beyond that, time travel, by changing the system’s clock, is an option, but it’s a decision each player must make.
5. What does Blathers hate?
Blathers is known for his entomophobia, or fear of bugs. Despite this, he still accepts them for the museum but expresses his distaste every time you donate one.
6. Is there a bug that Blathers isn’t afraid of?
Yes, Blathers seems to have a soft spot for the Madagascan sunset moth. It’s one of the few insects he doesn’t react negatively to.
7. Does Blathers give you anything?
Yes, once he arrives in his tent, Blathers gives you the DIY recipe for the flimsy shovel. He also provides fossil assessment services after you donate fossils.
8. Where is the best place to put Blathers’ tent?
You can place Blathers’ tent anywhere on the island that isn’t on water or sand. The location doesn’t impact the process so place it wherever you see fit.
9. Does Blathers take fake art?
No, Blathers will not accept fake art for display in the museum. Ensure the artwork you obtain from Redd is genuine before donating it.
10. Is Celeste older than Blathers?
No, Celeste is Blathers’ younger sister. She is also an owl and often appears for stargazing events.
11. What happens if I don’t donate to the museum?
If you don’t donate to the museum, you’ll miss out on many in-game milestones and museum expansion. The museum is essential to unlocking further aspects of the game.
12. What is the rarest fish in Animal Crossing?
The Coelacanth is often regarded as one of the rarest fish. It can be found in the ocean but only during rainy weather.
13. How do I progress faster in Animal Crossing?
You can speed up your progress by investing in better tools, focusing on cooking recipes, improving your island rating, and earning resources via Nook Miles and Miles+.
14. What are Poki used for?
Poki is a special currency used in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC. You use it to buy items in the DLC’s archipelago.
15. What’s the point of dreaming in ACNH?
Dreaming allows you to visit other player’s islands even when they are not online. It gives you a chance to explore and gather inspiration from other player’s creativity. However, you won’t be able to make changes to those islands, or keep any resources you might have gathered while dreaming.
By following these tips and answers, you’ll be well on your way to having a flourishing museum, and a vibrant island filled with exploration and creativity. Enjoy every step of your Animal Crossing: New Horizons journey!