Do you want to discover the sea creatures in Animal Crossing? If so, then read this article on how to swim in Animal Crossing to explore the seaside of your gameplay.
How to Swim in Animal Crossing
This feature was not in the game at lunch, but now you can swim and dive in Animal Crossing: New Horizon. Swimming allows you to explore the sea surroundings of your island and helps to collect various sea creatures that live under the waves. However, make sure the game is updated before swimming. Follow the below steps to swim in your gameplay.
1. Buy a Wetsuit
You can swim, but firstly, you have to buy a wetsuit, which you can get from the Nook’s cranny for 3,000 bells. It will be available to purchase in the cabinet where you usually buy plants, seeds, wallpaper/ flooring, and tools. Follow the below steps to wear the wetsuit that will allow you to swim in Animal Crossing.
- Select the wetsuit, press A, and select wear.
- The wetsuit will be equipped directly over your previous clothes.
- Now the instructions to swim will also start to show on your screen.
You can also purchase a wetsuit using Nook Shopping in your NookPhone or redeem it in the ABD machine in Resident Services. Select the websuit in the inventory. Your character should wear it before going into the ocean.
2. Start Swimming
Go to the nearest beach and stand at the edge of it now, follow the below-mentioned steps to swim in Animal Crossing.
- Press the A button on your controller to enter the water.
- By default, the character will tread the water when moving.
- Keep holding or tapping down the A button to swim faster. If not, then you can still slowly dog-paddle around by moving the left thumbstick.
- If you want to get out of the water then, turn your islander towards the seashore, and it will automatically wade out when close enough.
- Remember that swimming next to any other sea creatures will not scare them except fish.
3. Dive under Water
While swimming in the ocean, you can also dive inside the water. Whenever you see a bubble floating to the surface, then dive into the water because that means there is something in the water below you. Follow the below steps to not just swim in Animal Crossing but also dive under the water:
- Press the Y button on the controller to dive; also, you can stay underwater for up to 8 to 10 seconds.
- When you dive inside the water, you will see a shadow under the water if the sea creature is present. Immediately press the A button to capture it.
How to Find Sea Creatures?
When you start swimming, you will see the bubbles coming up from underwater, and after diving inside it, you can easily find sea creatures by their shadows. There are a total of 40 creatures, like lobster and octopus, that you can pick in the sea. After picking them up, you can donate these creatures to the island’s museum or give them to non-playable characters like Pascal. Moreover, you can easily find Pascal, the sea otter, swimming around the sea, and he will happily take the sea creatures for trading.
FAQs
Q: How to swim fast in Animal Crossing?
A: Press the A button to swim faster in Animal Crossing.
Q: What can you do while swimming in Animal Crossing?
A: You can explore the sea, collect various sea creatures, and enjoy the watery worlds while swimming in the sea.
Q: Is there a limit to diving under the water in Animal Crossing?
A: No, there isn’t any limit to diving under the water. Your character can repeatedly dive as many times as you want, but it can only stay inside the water for 10 seconds.
Q: Why can’t I swim in Animal Crossing?
A: For swimming in Animal Crossing you need to buy a wetsuit.
Final Verdict
Here, we mentioned a complete guide on how to swim in Animal Crossing, as there is no other way to enjoy the island life other than swimming and exploring the watery world.
