The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Happy Home Paradise DLC implements a number of new islands for players to explore. Unfortunately, many of the houses on these islands give the “It looks like the door is locked” message when players attempt to open them. Thankfully, there’s a simple enough explanation. Here’s the ACNH locked door message explained and info on whether Happy Home Paradise doors can be opened at all.
Animal Crossing “It looks like the door is locked” message explained
The Animal Crossing “It looks like the door is locked” message appears when a house owner isn’t home or when the house is empty.
In the case of the Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise, the DLC island has a number of locked doors that the player can’t initially enter. After progressing through the Paradise Planning missions, however, some houses become holiday homes for various villagers. Players will then be able to enter the doors.
Can you open locked doors in Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise island DLC?
Yes, you can open locked doors in the Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise island DLC by completing Paradise Planning missions.
The more missions that players complete, the more holiday homes they will gain access to. Keep playing to unlock all of the doors on the island.
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