If you ever played Animal Crossing: New Horizons, chances are its nostalgic theme will bring you back to five years ago when the game first launched.
Released on March 20, 2020, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Animal Crossing: New Horizons became the solace and refuge many gamers sought while being distanced and quarantined from everyone else. The game slowly became special among thousands of gamers and brought new fans to the franchise.
Finally, after 5 years, Animal Crossing: New Horizons managed to achieve a monumental milestone in breaking 8 million physical copies sold in Japan. Combine this with the game's digital sales and this makes it the best-selling game in the country ever, surpassing the classic Pokemon Red and Green, according to Famitsu.
With rumors about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 all over the internet, news about a next-gen Animal Crossing is still yet to be announced by Nintendo. Following the release of the paid offline version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, many fans are hopeful to see Nintendo's next-gen take on the franchise.
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Fans who love Animal Crossing: New Horizons do not need to worry about not being able to play the game on the next-gen console as Nintendo already confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will come with backward compatibility.
Playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons on a larger screen using bigger Joy-Cons could be one of the best ways to play in 2025.
Both Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario Odyssey are exceptional games that never had any sequel within the Nintendo Switch generation. It's highly likely that these two massive games will finally receive the sequels they deserve, once the Nintendo Switch 2 is out.
Whether you plan on playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons as you cosily greet 2025, or party hard as you play Super Mario Jamboree, be sure to stay updated with the latest gaming news and stories by following Gfinity Esports.
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