Us Animal Crossing New Horizons Switchmccracken: The latest Animal Crossing game, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, just arrived on the Nintendo Switch. In the new interview with Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima and Game Freak’s president Junichi Masuda, we get insight into what other projects are coming next for the Switch. Our first glimpse of a theme park project will be in the near future and there is also talk about Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC, which is still in development for Wii U and Switch.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has debuted on the Nintendo Switch and fans play it continuously. The new Animal Crossing is like a regular Animal Crossing game, but in a different way. The player can control the character in various conditions such as day, night, and weather, using the Switch’s Joy-Con controllers to enjoy the game wherever they like. There are many other ways that the Nintendo Switch distinguishes itself from other consoles and gaming systems such as Wii U and 3DS. The unique ways of enjoying games may have an impact on other games development.
Kimishima: “You can play in bed with the Joy-Con controllers, but since the game is so big, if you play like that you’ll have to stop playing eventually (laughs). I really would like to see more games like this.”
Iwata: “I think this Animal Crossing game is a good fit for the Nintendo Switch. It’s a game you can only play on this console, isn’t it? I predict that it will continue to be played long after the release, so I hope many people will continue to enjoy it.”
Kimishima: “I agree. We are also working on a theme park project and I think it will be announced in the not so distant future. I think people will find interesting things there as well. I am looking forward to it.”
Iwata: “Animal Crossing was also made into a theme park attraction at one point in the past. I hope this project will be a new and innovative type of theme park attraction. It’s not just an ordinary amusement park, but is unique somehow.”
Kimishima: “We are trying to make something that follows the Animal Crossing series’ concepts and its world. You can experience how the characters live there, so those who play it will find something familiar. I expect we’ll find new players as well.”
Iwata: “I see. The gameplay is on the New Nintendo 3DS, but since you can play it in the living room or on the train or elsewhere, it might become a hit (laughs). It has the kind of appeal that lasts for longer than just a few months.”
Kimishima: “That’s right. I think it will be a game that people play with their family members and friends, which is something I can foresee. I think it will be very fun to play.”
Iwata: “If they are playing in the living room, they can gather around the table and control their character. I think that unity is a great asset to how people can enjoy games.”
Kimishima: “That’s right. You can also play as family members or friends in the same room and have them play together. I expect it will become a key element for game playing for younger users. It feels like it will be a game that many people can enjoy together.”
Iwata: “That’s right. I think it is something completely new for the series and that’s why I think it will generate unique interest in the series. I’m looking forward to an ever-growing number of players enjoying it.”
Kimishima: “It won’t be just for the Nintendo Switch. If you think about other game systems like Wii U and 3DS, there are so many possibilities.