There are many things needed to reach a higherStar Ratingon your island. Most of them does not require to do anything special. It mainly relies on completing quests and upgrading your island. Everything counts from taking care of yourgardento buildingfencesandhousesfor villagers.
Island Rating is counted based on two main factors:sceneryandbuilding development. You will need at least270 pointsin the scenery and160 pointsin building development.
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Actions to Improve Your Island Star Rating
Unlock Island Evaluations
First, you need to upgrade yourResident Servicestent into a brick building. It is a part of one of the missions needed to improve your Island’s star rating. Next, you will need to buildNook’sCrannyafter paying your debt for theDeserted Island Getaway Package.
If you build a home, you will talk toTimmyabout opening a store. It will allow you to build Nook’s Cranny on the plot given by Timmy. After building Nook’s Cranny, you will talk to Nook about building additional housing and bridges.
After moving in new villagers onto your Island, Tom Nook will announce that the Resident Services location moves from a tent into a permanent brick building. Now Isabelle will finally arrive, and you will be able to ask her about yourIsland’s Star Rating.
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