To get more villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you need to build plots of land and furnish them. Once a plot is set up, villagers will move in. You can also invite villagers from mystery islands or from other players' islands by using Amiibo cards or by waiting for them to visit your campsite.
Expanding Your Resident Services Building
To get more villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you'll need to upgrade your Resident Services building. Tom Nook will eventually announce plans to expand the services being offered in the tent. To accomplish this expansion, you'll need to complete specific tasks like paying off your initial loan (5,000 Nook Miles), upgrading your tent to a house, and inviting new residents to the island. Once you have met these requirements, the Resident Services building will undergo construction to become a proper building, allowing you to invite more villagers to live on your island.
Setting Up Plots
After the Resident Services building is upgraded, you can start setting up plots for new villagers. Head over to Tom Nook and ask about setting up a plot. He will provide you with a housing kit. You can place this kit anywhere on the island as long as it meets the required space for a new house. Once the plot is set up, Tom Nook will put it on the market and wait for a new villager to move in. Be mindful of where you place the plots as the random selection process might not always give you the villager you desire.
Inviting Specific Villagers
If you have specific villagers in mind that you would like to invite to your island, you can use Amiibo cards or the campsite to facilitate their arrival. By using an Amiibo card, you can invite the character associated with the card to the campsite. Interact with them in the campsite over a few days, fulfill their requests, and eventually, they will agree to move in if you have an available plot. This method allows you to have more control over the villagers you want on your island.
Nook Miles Ticket Hunting
Another way to get more villagers is by using Nook Miles Tickets to visit Mystery Islands. On these islands, you might come across villagers that are looking to move to a new island. If you find a villager you like, talk to them and invite them to your island, provided you have an empty plot available. This method involves some luck as you won't know which villagers you'll encounter on these Mystery Islands, but it can be a fun way to discover new potential residents for your island.
Waiting for Campsite Visitors
Villagers will also periodically visit your campsite. If you already have 10 villagers on your island, these visiting villagers may offer to replace one of your current residents if you agree. This can be a way to cycle out villagers you may not like as much in favor of new ones. Keep an eye on the campsite for these visitors and decide if you want to invite them to stay on your island.
Final Thoughts
Getting more villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons involves a combination of upgrading your Resident Services building, setting up plots, inviting specific villagers, using Nook Miles Tickets, and waiting for campsite visitors. Each method offers a unique way to bring new residents to your island and allows you to customize your community to your liking. Experiment with different approaches to see which one works best for you and enjoy the process of expanding and enriching your Animal Crossing experience.