The first time you'll be able to invite new villagers to your island will be after Nook's Cranny opens. The maximum number of villagers you can have living on your island is 10. When you first arrive on your island, you'll be accompanied by two villagers and, as you slowly progress through the game, you'll be able to invite more villagers to your island. New Horizons, however, has changed this system to make it more in keeping with the deserted island theme of the game. In previous Animal Crossing games, villagers would simply move into your town and set up a house. How to get your first three new villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
