Summary
As a beloved staple of the cozy life simulation genre, theAnimal Crossingfranchise has seen its popularity soar since its 2001 debut. The runaway success ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsin 2020 further solidified its place in gamers' hearts, and it seems like only a matter of time before Nintendo decides to release a new installment. Unfortunately, whilerumors of a newAnimal Crossinggame have been abundant, the developers have yet to make any statements.
Even without official news, a futureAnimal Crossinginstallment could benefit from borrowing concepts from successful titles likeMinecraft. Though vastly different in gameplay,Minecraftoffers features that could enhance the quality of life inAnimal Crossing. For instance, one such feature, world generation seeds, has the potential to be game-changing.
Animal Crossing Should Give Players More Control At The Start of Their Journey
Animal Crossing Could Be Limiting Its Players' Potential
ThoughAnimal Crossingboasts a rich customization experience and a creative player base, there are still plenty offeatures Nintendo could give users more control over. For instance, when players first start their journey inNew Horizons, they can select a few options for their island. This includes but isn’t necessarily limited to:
Interestingly, while every island, according to Timmy and Tommy, is “approximately the same size,” there’s actually a surprising amount of variation.WhenNew Horizonsfirst came out, one Reddit user by the name of u/gamingchibix publicized findings that, as far as they could tell, there are 95 possibilities for towns with a river layout. In addition to this, each map must include features like large rocks or Redd’s pier on the secret beach though they won’t always be in the same place.
This variation even extends beyond layout. Players will find their island starts with one of five native island fruits (peaches, apples, cherries, pears, or oranges), chosen at random. This even affects theDodo Airlines plane and airport, which come in one of four different colors. Unfortunately, unlike the initial island layout, these features aren’t easily changeable.
InNew Horizons,players have the option to alter their island’s fruit and airport color. However, this can only be done at the start of the game if a player exits out ofAnimal Crossingbefore finalizing their choices. Even in this scenario, the fruits and colors will remain randomly generated.
Minecraft Seeds Could Drastically Change How Players Start Their Animal Crossing Towns
Starting a new village inAnimal Crossingcan be exciting, but the lack of control over the initial layout can be frustrating.World generation seeds, like those found inMinecraft, could be a perfect solution for the nextAnimal Crossinggame. These seeds, often strings of numbers or letters, would allow players to input a code and generate a predetermined town layout that suits their desires.
If players were able to input a seed inthe nextAnimal Crossinggame, it could be an ideal way to address player frustrations with their initial layouts. Sharing these seeds online could also foster a fun community aspect, allowing players to explore unique layouts created by others. Even more intriguingly, seeds could eliminate the need to restart an island. For instance, if players could input a seed to get a specific starting point and then work from there, it could save them a lot of time and frustration. This could even allow veterans to jump straight into the creative aspects they love, while still offering newcomers the thrill of discovery.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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 may 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.
