Useful Animal Crossing: New Horizons Chart Makes it Easier to Visit NPCs in the Roost

Key Takeaways

• A chart details when to find special Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters at The Roost, like Celeste from 5-6:55 p.m.
• 66 special characters can visit The Roost, including Tom, Isabelle, and the Able sisters.
• Players can encounter a majority of special characters in The Roost by scanning in Animal Crossing: New Horizons Amiibo figurines. However, those listed in the chart can be found without the figures.

One Animal Crossing: New Horizons fan has drawn up a handy chart that details when players may expect to see the game’s special characters show up at The Roost. The in-game coffee shop in Animal Crossing: New Horizons offers up a lot of unique interactions, and finding some specific characters there can be easier if a player knows when to show up.

The Roost in the Animal Crossing franchise dates back to the second mainline game in the series, 2005’s Animal Crossing: Wild World, and it’s been included in all three major releases that have followed. Located inside New Horizons‘ museum following the release of the 2.0 Free Update, The Roost allows players to enjoy a cup of coffee for 200 bells and possibly run into one of their villagers or an off-duty special character, who will offer up unique dialogue when approached inside the cafe.

A helpful chart for tracking down these characters has been released by Reddit user dianethegeek, detailing the specific times players should go to The Roost to catch special characters. This chart is particularly good at tracking down Celeste, Daisy Mae, Kicks, K.K. Slider, Label, Leif, and Saharah, who only visit the island on certain days once every week or two. Additionally, Flick and C.J. will only show up during bug-catching and fishing contests, respectively. All of these characters can be found without fail at The Roost at the times listed on the chart, but they’ll only show up on the days they’re visiting the island for their special functions, and they’ll usually be at the cafe after their duties are finished.

When to Catch Special Visitors at The Roost in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

• Celeste: 5:00-6:55 p.m.
• C.J.: 8:05-10:00 p.m.
• Daisy Mae: 12:05-3:00 p.m.
• Flick: 8:05-10:00 p.m.
• Kicks: 10:05-11:00 p.m.
• K.K. Slider: 12:05-3:00 a.m.
• Label: 12:05-1:00 a.m.
• Leif: 10:05-11:00 p.m.
• Saharah: 12:05-1:00 a.m.

While there is a science to tracking when special visitors to the island will appear at The Roost, some permanent island residents can also pop up at the counter, though these visits seem to occur at random. Characters who may show up at the counter are Tom, Tommy, and Timmy Nook; Isabelle, Blathers, Cap’n, and Orville. Additionally, players have about a 50 percent chance of encountering the other two Able sisters on any day, with Mabel appearing from 7:00-7:55 a.m. and Sable showing up from 11:05 p.m. to midnight. Wilbur may be there any day but Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-12:55 p.m., as can either of the Resetti brothers from 2:00-3:55 p.m., with Mr. Resetti available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and Don showing up on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

There are 66 special characters in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Those who haven’t been listed above can still visit The Roost, but only if a player scans in their Animal Crossing: New Horizons Amiibo figurines.