What are the default controls for Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a simulation game, maps 14 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.

What buttons do you use in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

Every Animal Crossing: New Horizons action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.

Can you remap Animal Crossing: New Horizons controls?

These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch's system button-mapping options.

Is this an official Animal Crossing: New Horizons resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Animal Crossing: New Horizons or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Nintendo Switch · 14 default controls

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch Controls

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The complete default keyboard control scheme for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, grouped by category and free to read. These are the game's default bindings — most can be remapped in the in-game settings.

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All Animal Crossing: New Horizons controls

14 actions mapped to the Nintendo Switch controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.

Interface 5

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Talk / Interact / Confirm	`B●BA`
Open Pockets (Inventory)	`Y▲YX`
NookPhone	`LTL2L2ZL`
Cancel / Speed up dialogue	`A✕AB`
Reactions	`RTR2R2ZR`

Tools 5

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Pick up item / Fill hole	`X■XY`
Cycle tool left	`D-Pad ←`
Cycle tool right	`D-Pad →`
Put away / Store tool	`D-Pad ↓`
Tool Ring (quick wheel)	`D-Pad ↑`

Movement 3

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Move	`L-Stick`
Run	`A✕AB`
Pan camera	`R-Stick`

System 1

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Save and quit	`ViewShareView−`

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Animal Crossing: New Horizons?: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a simulation game, maps 14 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
What buttons do you use in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?: Every Animal Crossing: New Horizons action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.
Can you remap Animal Crossing: New Horizons controls?: These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch's system button-mapping options.
Is this an official Animal Crossing: New Horizons resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Animal Crossing: New Horizons or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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