Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the fifth major game in the Animal Crossing series. This slice-of-life simulation game tasks the player with developing an abandoned island into a small town for its resident villagers. The game was released at the start of worldwide lockdowns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which catapulted it into massive success. It's currently the best selling game of all time in Japan.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Franchise
- Animal Crossing
- Platform(s)
- Switch
- Released
- March 20, 2020
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo EPD
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
- Genre(s)
- Simulation
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer , Local Multiplayer
- ESRB
- E for Everyone: Comic Mischief
- Expansions
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Happy Home Paradise
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Animal Crossing May Need to Take One Note From Breath of the Wild After New Horizons
After Animal Crossing: New Horizons set a high bar for the series, Nintendo could learn from Zelda: Breath of the Wild's success for its next game.
Strange Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bug Gives Mabel a New Job
A strange Animal Crossing: New Horizons bug gives Mabel from the Able Sisters shop a new job locale that differs from her clothing service.
The Case for an Animal Crossing GameCube Remake After New Horizons
While fans wait for the sequel to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo should remake the original GameCube title to tide fans over in the meantime.
Animal Crossing’s Monkey Conspiracy Explained
Among all fan theories about the Animal Crossing series, there is one related to the games' monkey villagers that has a lot of supporting evidence.
Animal Crossing Can Solve Its Save Problem With a Popular Video Game Feature
The Animal Crossing series has long featured a frustrating save problem, but adopting one modern feature could solve it in the next entry.
Animal Crossing Player Builds Impressive Marina and Fish Market on Their Island
An Animal Crossing: New Horizons fan adds an amazing marina and fish market to their island that features a great selection of seafood.
Why The Next Animal Crossing May Not Fix New Horizons' Biggest Flaw
Though there is one major issue Animal Crossing players would like to see the next game solve, there is reason to believe it might not do so.
Animal Crossing Fan Makes Awesome Drawing of Their Island
An artistic Animal Crossing: New Horizons fan shares a detailed look at the incredible drawing they made of their in-game island.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Players Surprised by Neat Fake Art Detail
An Animal Crossing New: Horizons player shares an interesting detail to help others determine if a painting is fake or genuine.
The Next Animal Crossing Can Turn a Small New Horizons Feature Into a Big Deal Using an NPC
One of Animal Crossing: New Horizons' most underrated features could become a core mechanic of the next title if it utilizes one forgotten series NPC.
Animal Crossing Could Make Good Use of a Simple Persona 5 Feature
The Next Animal Crossing game could borrow one feature from Persona 5 to give players more ways to make money and interact with their village.
This Classic NPC Could Serve an Important Purpose in The Next Animal Crossing
Depending on the direction the next Animal Crossing game after New Horizons takes, one classic NPC character could be due for a return in a major way.
7 Video Games That You Can Play With One Hand, Ranked
These low-stakes games have controls that are simple enough that they can easily be played with one hand.
Animal Crossing Player Designs Taylor Swift-Inspired House
Taylor Swift's pop culture domination continues as an Animal Crossing: New Horizons player pays tribute to her discography in-game.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons: 10 Things To Do In December
It's the perfect time to get into the festive December holiday mood in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
The Fastest Ways To Earn Nook Miles Tickets In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Nook Miles Tickets (NMT) are coveted on Animal Crossing: New Horizons islands. Learn how to get some fast.
The Next Animal Crossing Can't Make Fans Wait For One Feature Like New Horizons Did
Although the future of Animal Crossing is uncertain, a new game in the franchise should avoid one major mistake of New Horizons.
Animal Crossing Fan Makes Impressive Painting of Celeste
An Animal Crossing player shares a beautiful acrylic painting that they created featuring the villager Celeste gazing up at the stars.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Player Makes Impressive Museum Entrance
A creative Animal Crossing: New Horizons player has created an impressive and lavish re-design for the entrance to their island's museum.
How The Next Animal Crossing Can Take Island Customization To The Next Level
The next entry in the Animal Crossing franchise can make one big addition to give fans unparalleled control over their islands or towns.