Since it was first released back in 2001 for the Nintendo 64, the Animal Crossing franchise has become a cornerstone of the gaming sphere, with players able to embark on a social simulation game where they care for adorable creatures, design their homes, and immerse themselves in a colorful world courtesy of Nintendo. Since then, the Animal Crossing franchise has flourished, with the Nintendo series now welcoming five main installments, on top of multiple spin-offs.
Although we all have our favorite entries, there is no denying that 2020's Animal Crossing: New Horizons was perhaps the most impactful, arriving just at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic when we were faced with our very first lockdowns. As such, players could stay in touch with friends by visiting each other's islands, distracting themselves in the process. As such, ACNH became the fastest-selling Animal Crossing entry of all time, selling over 47 million copies worldwide.
However, since its launch, fans have been left feeling disappointed with Nintendo's lack of updates. Although fans did receive the Happy Home Paradise DLC back in 2021, and more recently, Nintendo rolled out Animal Crossing: New Horizon 3.0 and its Nintendo Switch 2 port,...
