Animal Crossing: New Horizons marked a welcome return from the series after eight years without a main title from the franchise. So far, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been met with critical acclaim and players seem to be enjoying becoming familiar with the vast array of things to find on their respective islands. Fans who have already done their fair share of exploring will be pleased to know that new content is on the way, and after the most recent update, players can expect a Bunny Day event.
For those unfamiliar with the Animal Crossing franchise, the titles require players to socialize with villagers and undertake a series of tasks to create a community. Many have found that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has built on previous titles and delivered an exciting new game. Fans of the game will be pleased that in the Nintendo Direct Mini presentation today there seem to be several plans for the game.
The presentation detailed the appearance of a bunny called Zipper who will be making an appearance to celebrate Bunny Day between April 1 and 12. Players will be tasked with finding eggs, much like an Easter Egg hunt. The latest Animal Crossing update has improved several mechanics and delivering new content will likely keep fans coming back to the title. There is also the promise of another update that is set for the end of April and will include the foundation for an Earth Day event. With this said, there may be delays because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The beginning of this Nintendo Direct Mini presentation warned fans that release dates are "subject to change" in the light of the coronavirus pandemic. This may refer to the April update for New Horizons as the director of the game has openly stated that the coronavirus may impact the progress on updates. The full impact of the pandemic is yet to be seen and many will be comforted by having an engaging game, like Animal Crossing: New Horizons in these trying times.
The latest Animal Crossing is giving players plenty to find, and will likely be a welcome distraction from current events. The fact that the game is getting updates and support from Nintendo will only add to the enjoyment players can find in the game, and it will be interesting to see what is added as time goes on. For now, it looks like there is plenty on the horizon for Animal Crossing.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available now for Nintendo Switch.