Harv's Island brings a new Plaza with shops and services in the 2.0 update. This guide covers how to unlock the plaza and what you can do there, including references to related ACNH articles for additional details.

1. How to unlock Harv's Plaza
2. Shops and facilities in the plaza
3. Raising money to build shops
4. Guidance from Harv and Harriet
5. Navigation and map of the plaza
6. Extra details on specific shops and characters
7. Tips for earning Bells quickly
8. Conclusion

Version 2.0 of Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) introduces major changes including the new Harv's Island Plaza. Once you reach three stars on your island and speak to Harv, you'll gain access to the plaza area for special shops and more (How to Quickly Raise Your Island Star Rating to 3 Stars 5 Stars). Let's explore what the plaza has to offer.

How to unlock Harv's Plaza

• Reach 3 stars on your island and open your mailbox the next day
• Visit Harv's Island and head to the newly opened plaza area
• Harv will ask for help developing the plaza by raising money for new shops

Shops and facilities in the plaza

• Permanent locations include Reese Cyrus, Harriet, Katrina, Tortimer, Saharah, Kicks, Redd, and Leif (List of Harv's Plaza Shops)
• Each new shop costs 100,000 Bells to build according to the Gyroids
• Special characters provide new services like refurbished furniture and storage

Raising money to build shops

• Talk to the Gyroid helpers in the plaza to see the next shop option
• Common methods include hitting rock gardens, planting trees near the beach, and fishing (How to Get Bells Fast)
• Selling turnips, hot items, and other resources on forums can also earn Bells quickly

Guidance from Harv and Harriet

• Harv invites you to develop the plaza and introduces Harriet to assist
• Harriet runs a hair salon and helps explain the construction process
• Work with the Gyroids and special characters to unlock all the new functions

Navigation and map of the plaza

• The map shows the layout including buildings, facilities, and donation boxes
• Look for signs pointing to shops or use the map overlay for easy navigation
• Revisit to check for new stock, characters, or when construction is complete

Extra details on specific shops and characters

• Each shop provides unique items, services, or characters like Redd's art dealing
• Understand what characters offer through their descriptions like storage from Tortimer
• References explain more on activities, times, inventory, and more at individual locations

Tips for earning Bells quickly

• Island evaluation for Nook Miles can award Bells when reaching new ratings
• Smash rock formations each day and plant non-native fruit trees for harvesting
• Sell hot items, turnips, or craft and customize gear for Nook's Cranny pricing

Conclusion

• Harv's Island Plaza expands the end-game with new characters and activities
• Work with Gyroids to unlock all the shops and facilities over time
• References provide extra details on characters, services, inventory, and more