Summary
- Building a 7-11 in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is possible with some creativity and ingenuity, as shown by one player.
- The limited collaboration between 7-11 and Animal Crossing in Japan included exclusive items, not widely known to western players.
- The lack of official 7-11 items in New Horizons has led fans to create their own convenience stores, like the impressive one shared by Lucy_bao.
An Animal Crossing player has put together a 7-11 for their island that's adorable and surprisingly accurate to actual convenience store layouts. The Animal Crossing creation has impressed fellow fans and left some missing New Leaf.
In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, 7-11 and the game held a limited collaboration for players in Japan. Similar to other giveaways on the Nintendo 3DS at the time, like those for the Pokemon series, players needed to go to a physical location, connect to the internet there, and then boot up the game to receive a gift. However, the majority of these items were limited to Japan, so there's a good chance many western players don't even know of their existence. Regardless, with a little ingenuity, there's no reason fans can't build their own 7-11 in New Horizons, like this player has.
Reddit user and Animal Crossing fan Lucy_bao shared their 7-11 build with fans on the site. The brief video shows the player exploring the store. The front of the 7-11 has a pair of capsule toy machines, a shopping cart, an ATM, and the iconic signage the stores use. Walking inside, players can see the shelves full of goodies, some vending machines, and a pair of counters. The counters hold things like a cash register, microwave, and a deep fryer, which the player briefly shows in action. The 7-11 decorations are present inside, too, with the Animal Crossing walls decorated in the stores' color scheme.
Animal Crossing Fans Applaud Clever 7-11 Build
Other players have shared praise for the convenience store build. One player was surprised that there was a fryer in the game, asking where Lucy_bao had gotten it. They responded by saying that their friend had it, and they simply ordered their own after visiting their island, but noted that many Animal Crossing: New Horizons streamers share resource islands that fans can go to and find a wide variety of items that they can add to their own islands afterward. One fan lamented the lack of official 7-11 items in the game in comparison to New Leaf. While some of New Leaf's 7-11 items and some brand-new ones were made available in Happy Home Designer, they haven't reappeared since then.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons didn't have many collaborations with businesses, perhaps in part due to its launching in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Generally, DLC giveaway items are now accessed online via the Switch without the need to go to a specific physical location regardless. It remains to be seen if the next Animal Crossing game features more real world tie-ins than its predecessor.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
- Released
- March 20, 2020
- ESRB
- Everyone / Comic Mischief, Mild Fantasy Violence, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo EPD
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
- Engine
- Havok
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
- Expansions
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Happy Home Paradise
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
- Franchise
- Animal Crossing
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- Genre(s)
- Simulation
- How Long To Beat
- 100 Hours
