When Will a New Animal Crossing Release?

But when could it be released?

However, looking back at the franchise’s past release windows suggests that this may not be the case.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons villagers in front of town hall, player character, Isabelle

This changed drastically withAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsthough, which came a whopping eight years after its predecessor.

Another majorly requested addition is the return of Nintendo-themed items.

Furniture and costumes from theSuper Marioseries werefinallyadded toNew Horizonsin March 2021, which was a welcome addition.

Frett and Sasha in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

However, this left out several other items from Nintendo’s franchises that were previously introduced inNew Leaf.

Hopefully, when the newAnimal Crossingsequel finally does arrive, it’ll deliver on all these expectations and more.

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