The best LEGO Animal Crossing sets as free update lands for Switch and Switch 2

Retiring soon

You'll need to be quick if you want this set, as it's about to be retired, which means no more will be produced. This 550-piece tribute to genre-spanning musical KK Slider's weekly open-air concerts features a buildable town hall with notice board and customisable flag, a food stall, a camper van and an autumnal tree (the product listing notes "just like in the video game, the tree conceals a surprise").

In addition to KK (complete with his acoustic guitar), this set is packaged with minifigures of Resident Services' Isabelle and wolf villager Audie. Further accessories include a microphone, speakers, KK Slider record artwork and the village square cassette player that you can use to launch group stretching sessions in New Horizons.

Retiring soon

This double-pack will also be retired by LEGO soon – so don't be too hasty! Timmy and Tommy must be enjoying a well-earned day off, because this set is packaged with minifigures of island boss Tom Nook himself and cat villager Rosie.

The 535-piece set, aimed at LEGO builders aged 7 years and above, will allow you to recreate the Nook's Cranny store (complete with its out-of-hours drop-off box) and Rosie's home. Accessories include a bicycle, guitar, DIY card and bag of Bells, plus an orange tree which you can place on one of the set's modular base plates.

This 263-piece set, aimed at LEGO builders aged 7 years and older, lovingly recreates gardening shop proprietor Leif's caravan and car. Once assembled, the caravan also opens out so you can see and interact with the interior, including a camp bed, floral decorations and a plant-design clock.

Leif is accompanied by a minifigure of squirrel villager Poppy, plus accessories including a water pump, watering can, camping stove, gardening tools, vegetable plot and a starter plant.

This 814-piece set captures the charm of all four seasons of the Animal Crossing world – from wintery snowmen through cherry blossom season and a summery pear tree all the way back to autumn, with golden leaves, pumpkins and mushrooms.

The house sets can be configured as two separate homes or, if preferred, built as a two-storey property. This set is packaged with minifigures of three villagers – bear cub Stitches, deer Fuchsia and wolf Fang. Accessories include a moving trolley with boxes, a tea set, grandfather clock and a buildable bridge.

This 322-piece replica of siblings Sable and Mabel's boutique clothes store is aimed at builders aged 6 years and above. Mabel is one of two featured minifigures included with this build – the other is actually rabbit villager Sasha.

Accessories include a sewing machine mini build, clothing items, a shopping bag, Bells and scissors, while there's also modular scenery in the form of a peach tree, pond, fencing and a free-standing outdoor stall. Like other sets in this range, the base plates can be configured however you wish.

Isabelle and deer villager Fauna feature in this 389-piece set aimed at LEGO builders aged 6 years and above. Fauna's house comes complete with two window frame options, plus accessories such as a DIY crafting table, cherry tree, shopping bag and vegetables. There's also a minibuild of a floating balloon parcel – although you won't need to be as quick as you are in the game to get hold of it.

Dodo pilot Wilbur is ready to take to the skies in this 292-piece set aimed at builders aged 7 years and above. Recreate the island's waterside airport, complete with customisable flag detail and control tower, along with Wilbur's seaplane.

A minifigure of cat villager Tangy is also included, along with accessories such as a Nook Miles ticket and beachside detailing including a tiny crab.

Sit back and let Kapp'n navigate you across the waves (sea shanty optional) in this 233-piece boat tour set. You can build both Kappn's boat and a small island with features including two coconut trees and beachside furniture.

A minifigure of squirrel villager Marshal is part of this build set along with Kapp'n, and accessories include a fishing rod, hermit crab, fish, a DIY card and a mini campfire.

Celebrate horse villager Julian's birthday with this bright and busy, 170-piece set that's packed full of detail. Accessories include a portable stereo, a birthday cake, balloons and a gift box, plus a tiny hat and karaoke microphone for your Julian minifigure. There's also buildable bunting which you can hang up between the lamppost and cherry tree.

Get into the outdoors with rabbit villager Bunnie in this 164-piece tribute to the Animal Crossing campsite.

Bunnie's accessories include a toolbox with an axe, spade, net and vaulting pole, and the modular build can be configured in several ways. Complete the scene with a tent, cherry tree and flowers – and, if you dare, a tiny yet terrifying tarantula...

This 149-piece set recreates dog villager Goldie's home, with furniture including bed and piano mini builds. The modular base plates can be set up to feature an outdoor picnic table, with accessories including a pear, croissant, pink mug and a letter. There's even a tiny snail!