I’m curious about the future of the Animal Crossing series! Do you guys think Nintendo will announce a sequel to Animal Crossing: New Horizons before the end of 2026? Also, do you think it will be exclusive to a potential new console like the Switch 2? Since my only experience is with New Horizons, I’m wondering if they’ll stick to that formula or return to the style of the older games.
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Definitely expect a new Animal Crossing! It’s been a huge hit globally, especially in Japan. I don’t think it will be a direct sequel to New Horizons, though – Nintendo tends to switch things up completely each time. Personally, I’d love a return to the simpler, cozy vibe of the original game where you start in a small town with just a few services. Knowing Nintendo, whatever they come up with will probably surprise us all!
I imagine the next game being a throwback to the original Gamecube days, starting off alone and rebuilding the town from scratch. Imagine repairing old buildings and slowly inviting new villagers – that’d be amazing!