Animal Crossing Should Pounce On an Opportunity New Horizons Created

The amount of creativity there was to be had in Animal Crossing: New Horizons was staggering, even when compared to other games in the franchise. The ability to design and decorate one’s own island and clothing patterns to suit personal preferences is a level of creativity that previous iterations couldn’t offer, making one wonder what’s in store for the next entry in the series. While there are many features the next Animal Crossing should have, ones that focus on user creativity are something that definitely has to come back. This is especially important, as New Horizons used them to open up a window of opportunity that could lead to some interesting content for future mainline entries.

The popularity of the Animal Crossing franchise has allowed it to span numerous games, with the majority being well-received. One of the biggest reasons people adore and revere the franchise is due to the nearly limitless creativity and artistic innovation its games offer, especially with the latest entry in New Horizons. The design-related features of the latest mainline entry may have even paved the way for the next Animal Crossing to collaborate with popular clothing and toy brands. So long as the future title offers the same quantity and creativity in what it can do with its items and clothing as New Horizons, seeing the names of popular stores popping up during a playthrough may just be likely.

Animal Crossing fan creates everyday outfits for Isabelle and Tom Nook

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Animal Crossing Fan Makes Real-World Outfits Inspired by Isabelle and Tom Nook

One fashionable Animal Crossing fan creates looks based on two of the cozy Nintendo game series’ most iconic characters, Isabelle and Tom Nook.

Possible Brands the Next Animal Crossing Could Work With

There are a lot of contenders for collaborations that need to happen with Animal Crossing, but the ones with the higher chances of happening are those that belong to toy and clothing brands. Animal Crossing: New Horizons has helped set the stage with its numerous decorative items and creative design-making features, allowing the next mainline entry to potentially work with big names such as:

Pandora, as the brand already showed support for the franchise via New Horizons and its collection of accessories would be a perfect addition for more in-game content
Nike, as the contrast between the cute characters of Animal Crossing and the cool sporty style of the brand would make for an interesting combination
Tamagotchi, as the devices’ simple designs would allow it to do well as an interactive collectible in Animal Crossing

If there’s one thing that’s likely about the next Animal Crossing, it’s that it will have more collaborative opportunities than previous mainline entries. So long as the next game in the franchise manages to retain the creative options introduced in New Horizons, brands could work together in an effort that benefits both parties.

How the Next Animal Crossing Has Even More Collaborative Opportunities

Aside from clothes and toys, the game has other items and activities that will provide brands with good promotional opportunities. For example, fishing in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and previous iterations require the character to have a rod that players can craft or purchase. Aside from the standard poles it’d be interesting to see those from popular brands like Penn or Shimano as alternative options. If such a thing were possible for fishing, other collaborations could happen for others activities, like Home Depot for crafting tools, SeaWorld for aquarium-related knick-knacks, and so on.

With Animal Crossing: New Horizons past its prime, the sooner the next game is announced, the better. Even though it’s no longer being updated, the previous entry has given the future title everything it needs to attain success, especially when it comes to the possibility of working with big-named brands. So long as the next Animal Crossing doesn’t squander the opportunity New Horizons has given it, it’s likely that players will see a lot of familiar real-world items and names in their playthroughs.

Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.

Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online** or with others beside you***, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.

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