The multiplayer function in Animal Crossing: New Horizons means up to eight people can be on the same island. Nintendo hide caption toggle caption Nintendo Humor & Fun Tom Nook, Take Me Away! 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Is A Perfect Escape March 24, 2020 • We're kicking off a new feature on games and gaming culture with a look at the latest version of an old favorite: Animal Crossing is back with loads of new features. Tom Nook, however, is eternal.