Nintendo Switch Players Can Now Escape To Sentosa's Virtual Island Getaway On Animal Crossing

By Wei Yin on 08 May 2020

Digital Editor

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is undoubtedly one of the most popular games on Nintendo Switch since its launch in March 2020.

It has quickly gained a following globally with players escaping to their own virtual paradise while at home, transforming "uninhabited islands" into perfect getaways that their families and friends can also "visit".

Fans of the game will be glad to know that as everyone stays home in the fight against COVID-19, Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) has launched Sentosa Crossing, a digital reimagination of Singapore's very own Sentosa island in the popular game!

Read on to find out more!

Photo from Sentosa

Players visiting Sentosa Crossing will be able to explore a recreation of Sentosa – from beach bars to nature trails and even a spot for some yoga by the beach.

Photo from Sentosa

Visitors who wish to practise some virtual Yoga can check out the Yoga by the Beach set-up.

Photo from Sentosa

Commemorate milestones and get the chance to say "I do" at the Wedding Aisle with beautiful decorations!

Photo from Sentosa

Miss heading to Sentosa for a fun time at Skyline Luge? Well, adventure awaits on Sentosa Crossing.

Photo from Sentosa

If a relaxing day on a deck chair beckons, then visitors can look forward to spending time at some of Sentosa's beach clubs.

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"Catch a movie" by the beach on Sentosa Crossing.

Photo from Sentosa

Staycation plans got cancelled? Don't fret because visitors who are looking for a relaxing staycation can check out the virtual re-creation of Capella Singapore.

The launch also marks the first Animal Crossing: New Horizons island getaway to be developed by a Singapore brand! To escape to Sentosa Crossing, players can register for one of the 36 free slots available each day - it's really exclusive so fastest fingers first!

Getting to Sentosa Crossing

Photo from Sentosa

Sentosa Crossing is open for play from SGT 10am to 12noon, 2pm to 4pm, and 6pm to 8pm. Each two-hour window features three sessions of 30 minutes each and each session will be limited to four visitors for the best experience.

Register here for a chance to visit Sentosa Crossing.
Players will be able to register for any of the subsequent three days. Eg. On Monday, registrations for play between Tuesday and Thursday will be open.
Slots are limited to four players per half-hour session
Answer the question of the week correctly and get a chance to be one of the virtual visitors. The four players who successfully register for each game session will receive an email confirmation. They will also receive another email containing a Dodo code 15 minutes before their slot.
Visit the "airport" on your island, key in the Dodo code and you will be transported to Sentosa Crossing!