Summary
- Fans are preparing for the launch of Nintendo Switch 2 with heartfelt tributes to Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
- One player showcased an island themed after popular Nintendo franchises like Mario, Zelda, and more.
- While a new Animal Crossing game for the Switch 2 hasn't been confirmed, fans hope for a fresh entry in the series.
As audiences get ready for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, one Animal Crossing: New Horizons player has shared a "last hurrah" showcase of their island themed after other hit Nintendo game franchises. While a successor title has not yet been announced, Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans are gearing up for the release of the Switch 2 with celebrations of the console's predecessor and some of its most beloved titles.
First launched in 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons skyrocketed in popularity, largely due to the Covid-19 pandemic leading many to pass the time with relaxing cozy video games. Years later, the game is still incredibly popular, though fans have been keeping their fingers crossed for a new entry in the Animal Crossing franchise to be announced. With the possibility of a new title coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, New Horizons players have been sharing their own special send-offs to the iconic game.
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Animal Crossing fan marylikesstuff showcased their incredible New Horizons island, which includes references to a number of hit Nintendo game franchises. Some of the Super Mario Bros.-inspired features include Peach's castle with Mario flags, a Ghost House guarded by a Chain Chomp, Boos, and a Thwomp, and a Mario Party path leading to a Star. There are also areas themed to other franchises, like The Great Deku Tree from The Legend of Zelda, a splat-covered zone with Splatoon iconography, a Kirby-themed picnic, and even a mini Mumbo's Mountain from Banjo-Kazooie. Each area includes a playable character dressed in costumes to fit the theming, such as dresses for Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Rosalina, and Princess Zelda, a Pokemon trainer outfit, an Inkling disguise, and a witchy Gruntilda look.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Franchises Island
Fellow Nintendo fans praised the incredible island design, with many players happy to see some of their favorite franchises recreated in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. While one commenter did point out that Banjo-Kazooie is not owned by Nintendo, the community agreed that the game's impact on the N64 made it a deserving inclusion among major first-party series like Mario, Zelda, Kirby, and Splatoon. The New Horizons community has frequently shared pop culture crossovers in Animal Crossing, and many have applauded marylikesstuff for a beautiful tribute to the game and a fitting send-off before the launch of the Switch 2 and any potential new AC releases.
Despite there not yet being any confirmation that a new Animal Crossing game will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, many are hopeful that the next generation console will be the perfect opportunity for the hit series to receive a fresh entry. In the meantime, players are continuing to showcase their love of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and other classic Nintendo games in unique ways.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
- Released
- March 20, 2020
- ESRB
- Everyone / Comic Mischief, Mild Fantasy Violence, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo EPD
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
- Engine
- Havok
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
- Expansions
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Happy Home Paradise
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Simulation
