Make sure to only pop the balloon when it is over land. So far, we've managed to receive a wide range of items from popping balloons. They are usually furniture items, making it well worth your time to go after them. If we manage to get anything else from a balloon we'll update this guide. If you're looking for more to scratch your Animal Crossing itch, be sure to read all about the expanded clothing options available in the Able Sisters' shop.
Once you're done with that, head over to our review of New Horizons. Presents can then appear at times such as , , or In other games they appear 24 hours a day. In Animal Crossing , balloons appear randomly above the player, and can sometimes float diagonally across town, unlike later games. Since there is no slingshot in this game, the only way to get the balloon present is to wait for the balloon to float into a tree and get stuck.
The player can then shake the tree to retrieve the present. They can now be shot down with a slingshot, but only when the player is standing in the top few tiles of town. Balloons only appear from 10 AM to 4 PM, and only when the minute value of the time ends with a "4". After 15 balloons are shot down, a golden balloon will fly by. If shot down, the attached present will contain the golden slingshot. If this is missed, it will reappear a couple of presents later.
In Animal Crossing: City Folk , the balloon presents are the sole source for items in the Mario Series , but common items can be shot down as well.
Phineas the fur seal states that balloons actually come from the sky. Presents in Animal Crossing: City Folk return to appearing above the player, and take set routes at acre boundaries, which are the same routes that Gulliver 's U.
They take minutes to cross the town, moving much more slowly than in Animal Crossing: Wild World. The golden slingshot is carried by three golden balloons, and appears once the player has shot down at least eight regular balloons. In New Leaf , presents can be caught by a net or shovel near the beach, once the balloon flies low enough. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. If you buy something from a Polygon link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
The presents they carry can contain new furniture, clothing or — gasp! During events like the cherry blossom event , they are one of the only ways to get cherry blossom recipes, and that is likely to continue for future events in New Horizons. Here are the steps. The side they spawn in on changes after sundown, so check to make sure you know where the the balloons are currently spawning from.
Balloons spawn on every fourth or ninth minute. Some sample times would be: , , , or Even though the balloons spawn on the fourth and ninth minute, they may not be visible until the fifth or 10th minute because of the time it takes for them to reach the beach.
Balloons can appear on your island at all times, regardless of weather. It seems that their spawn rate is basically random, so you'll need to keep your Slingshot on you at all times so you never miss one!
Make sure you hunt for balloons daily! Unlike previous games in the franchise, in New Horizons, two balloons can spawn at the same time. In our experience so far, the overall spawn rate of balloons has increased significantly. When a Balloon spawns on your island, you'll hear a kind of whistling windy sound in-game.
This is a sign that a Balloon has spawned somewhere on the island, so try to find it! Tilt your R stick upwards to make your character look to the sky.
This perspective will let you better survey the skies for the presence of Balloons! Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Its licensors have not otherwise endorsed this site and are not responsible for the operation of or content on this site. Your feedbacks will be checked by our staffs and will be attended to accordingly.
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