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Animal Crossing New Horizons Joe Island: How to unlock the central square with the shops?

Big news of the 2.0 update, it is now possible to bring several special characters to Joe's Island so that they can set up their shops. Here is a guide to explain how to unlock this central place on ACNH.

Animal Crossing New Horizons' big 2.0 update finally came early this Thursday, November 4, 2021. The opportunity for all players to unlock Robusto's Café, enjoy Admiral's excursions but also discover the new area of ​​Joe's Island. The latter has actually grown and it is now possible to set up permanent shops of your favorite merchants such as Racine or Rounard. If you've never set foot in Joe's photo studio, then this is the perfect opportunity!

What are the conditions for unlocking Joe's Trading Village?

If you have reset your island or are starting your adventure, Joe's Island may not be available right away accessible or even its enlargement. Here are the conditions to follow:

How to unlock Trader's Village on Joe's Island?

Once the requirements have been met and the update has been downloaded, you will receive a mail in your mailbox from Joe. He will ask you to come to his island to show you something. Take the plane from the airport to "Joe's Island" and go talk to him. On site, you will see 7 Gyroides ready to accommodate the traders' trailers. To bring them in, you will obviously have to get your hands on the wallet:

Joe Island Animal Crossing New Horizons: How to unlock the central square with the shops?

The list of traders available on Joe's Island and their functions

In reality, there are 8 traders available on Joe's Island.

The pink poodle, once you have paid for one of the other facilities, will be in the middle of the place and will offer you to change your hairstyle for free.

The black panther signs its big comeback in the license by offering you its clairvoyance services:

Similar to when she roams your island, Sarah will offer you various sized rugs, mystery floor, and mystery wallpaper for purchase.

This is not a trader but the former mayor in Animal Crossing Wild World in particular! Now retired, he offers you his storage services, which is rather practical:

After wedding season, the pink and blue alpacas are back on Joe's Island! In exchange for bells (and not a personalization kit) Serge can then personalize the furniture you have on you. Even better, he can customize furniture that is usually not customizable.

Round will therefore be permanently available on Joe's Island, a godsend for people who couldn't complete the Museum because of the missing fox!

As usual when he's in your town hall square, Blaise can sell you a whole bunch of shoes, socks and other accessories.

Every week, Racine will present its new stock of bushes and vegetables. This is particularly the opportunity to buy "vegetable shoots" to grow potatoes, sugar cane, tomatoes, carrots and other wheat in order to make good meals thanks to the Kitchen.

Note therefore that every Monday, the goods of each stand are renewed.

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