How to Unlock and Build Bridges in Animal Crossing New Horizons

Animal Crossing New Horizons offers a variety of Bridges that players can construct all-around their Island to make its different parts more accessible while making the Villagers happier. Making a Bridge has its own perks. However, we have new players who don’t know how to unlock and build Bridges in Animal Crossing New Horizons? 

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So, to help players out, we have put together a complete guide on how you can unlock and build Bridges in Animal Crossing New Horizons.

How to Unlock Bridges in Animal Crossing New Horizons

You can unlock Bridge construction in Animal Crossing New Horizons by paying up the second housing loan, which amounts to 98,000 Bells, to Tom Nook. Once that is done, you unlock the Bridge Construction. And you also receive a Bridge Construction Kit recipe from the said NPC. 

Bridge Construction Recipe

Here is the list of items that you need to make Bridges in Animal Crossing New Horizons:

• Log Stakes x 4
• Clay x 4
• Stone x 4

Once you have the said items, you can lay the foundation for the bridge at any of the suitable spots. 

How to Get Log Stakes in Animal Crossing New Horizons

You can obtain Log Stakes via Crafting. You can use three pieces of Woods to craft a single Log Stake. 

How to Get Clay in Animal Crossing New Horizons

You can hit Rocks found all around the Island with a Shovel or Axe to obtain Clay. Just keep in mind that the drops from the Rocks are random. So, keep hitting Rocks till you get the required amount of Clay.

How to Get Stone in Animal Crossing New Horizons

Similar to the item, Clay, you can get Stone by hitting Rocks found all around the Island with a Shovel or Axe.

How to Build a Bridge in Animal Crossing New Horizons

You can build a bridge using the Bridge Construction Kit you get from the NPC Tom Nooks. Once you have crafted the Bridge Construction Kit, go to any location with a river. Use the Bridge Construction Kit. Make sure both ends of the bridge are on a muddy surface and not on the water, and confirm the placement.   

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The bridge construction will take time. So, wait for one day or more and your bridge will be ready to use.

Animal Crossing New Horizons is currently available on the Nintendo Switch platform.