11-28-2022, 11:51 AM
This week marks the first anniversary of the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which is something that you might find hard to believe. In an interview with The Verge conducted just before the game's release in March of 2018, its producer, Hisashi Nogami, expressed the hope that players would be able to "use this as an escape."And in a year that was filled with difficulties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the vibrant island of New Horizons and its endearing animal companions proved to be exactly that, offering a much-needed escape from the challenges of the real world.
However, the fun of the game did not stop after the first day. Throughout the course of the year, Nintendo has consistently added new features and events to the game, and the player base has been responsible for creating a number of memorable moments that range from amusing to controversial. Many of the players came to view New Horizons as more of a location than a video game.
Since its initial release, more than 30 million copies of the game have been purchased, thanks in large part to the numerous game updates and the widespread appeal of the game. These unprecedented numbers make it the second highest-selling game on the Switch, trailing only Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and dwarf the most recent main entry, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, which sold just over 12 million copies on the 3DS. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the highest-selling game on the Switch.
In this timeline, we have detailed some of the most significant events that occurred during New Horizons' first year of operation.(If you have missed any of the in-game events, you might want to consider using time travel to go back in time and experience them so that you do not have to wait for the calendar to roll over again.)
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now available in every region. It was an instant success, as evidenced by the fact that 1.88 million copies were sold in Japan within the first three days of its release.
For more than a week at the beginning of April, players had the opportunity to find unique Bunny Day eggs, which could then be used in the creation of items with an egg theme.(However, due to player feedback, Nintendo was forced to adjust the spawn rates for eggs through the use of a patch.)Additionally, on the first and last days of the event, a terrifying bunny named Zipper made an appearance.
According to a report that was published by Wired UK, activists who were protesting the government of Hong Kong did not just gather in person; rather, they also staged a protest in the magazine New Horizons. As an example, in one demonstration, a group of players hit their nets on a picture of Carrie Lam, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong.
Players began using the design tools in Animal Crossing: New Horizons almost as soon as the game was released, and they quickly began recreating their favorite streetwear brands in the game, such as Louis Vuitton and Supreme, amongst others. And esports teams, such as Gen. g, have made the designs of their jerseys available to players so that they can use them, and 100 Thieves has added their entire apparel collection to the game.
In New Horizons, there is a stalk market, just like in previous Animal Crossing games. This market allows you to buy turnips at a lower price on Sunday morning and then try to sell them later in the week for a higher price. The search for a fabled island with a high asking price brought together individuals from all over the internet, who collaborated using specialized Slack channels, Reddit forums, and Discord servers. I personally participated in two of these at Vox Media. The Monterey Bay Aquarium's social media team came up with an innovative way to continue educating people about the natural world while museums and other educational institutions were closed as a result of the pandemic. They invited educator Emily Graslie from the Fields Museum to talk about the fossils that are on display in Blathers' museum live on Twitch. Graslie discussed the fossils that are on display in Blathers' museum. Many times throughout the year, the New Horizons program at the Monterey Bay Aquarium allowed for exploration of the natural world.
Two of Animal Crossing's most well-known characters, Leif, who deals in gardening supplies like shrubs and flowers, and Jolly Redd, an art dealer, made a comeback in the game's very first significant content update. The update additionally included the addition of a number of seasonal events, such as Wedding Season, International Museum Day, the May Day Tour, and Nature Day.
Players who logged into New Horizons after downloading the first major update also received an unwelcome surprise: there was a letter from the Bank of Nook informing them that interest rates had been reduced on savings accounts. The Bank of Nook can hold onto extra bells for you. Players who logged into New Horizons after downloading the first major update. Even though many publications wrote about the new fiscal policy, the completely deadpan writeup that was published in the Financial Times with the fantastic headline "Virtual rate cut forces Nintendo gamers into riskier assets" is still considered to be one of the best articles ever written about the game.
On April 23rd, a Twitter user by the name of Jessa posted that turnips on her island were selling for an unbelievable 599 bells each. This was one of the more positive pieces of Animal Crossing financial news. Almost immediately after, actor Elijah Wood sent her a message asking if he could drop by, sell some turnips, and hang out for a while. Jessa commented to The Verge about Elijah Wood's visit, saying, "It was so much fun.""He was the epitome of goodness and purity."
However, the fun of the game did not stop after the first day. Throughout the course of the year, Nintendo has consistently added new features and events to the game, and the player base has been responsible for creating a number of memorable moments that range from amusing to controversial. Many of the players came to view New Horizons as more of a location than a video game.
Since its initial release, more than 30 million copies of the game have been purchased, thanks in large part to the numerous game updates and the widespread appeal of the game. These unprecedented numbers make it the second highest-selling game on the Switch, trailing only Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and dwarf the most recent main entry, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, which sold just over 12 million copies on the 3DS. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the highest-selling game on the Switch.
In this timeline, we have detailed some of the most significant events that occurred during New Horizons' first year of operation.(If you have missed any of the in-game events, you might want to consider using time travel to go back in time and experience them so that you do not have to wait for the calendar to roll over again.)
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now available in every region. It was an instant success, as evidenced by the fact that 1.88 million copies were sold in Japan within the first three days of its release.
For more than a week at the beginning of April, players had the opportunity to find unique Bunny Day eggs, which could then be used in the creation of items with an egg theme.(However, due to player feedback, Nintendo was forced to adjust the spawn rates for eggs through the use of a patch.)Additionally, on the first and last days of the event, a terrifying bunny named Zipper made an appearance.
According to a report that was published by Wired UK, activists who were protesting the government of Hong Kong did not just gather in person; rather, they also staged a protest in the magazine New Horizons. As an example, in one demonstration, a group of players hit their nets on a picture of Carrie Lam, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong.
Players began using the design tools in Animal Crossing: New Horizons almost as soon as the game was released, and they quickly began recreating their favorite streetwear brands in the game, such as Louis Vuitton and Supreme, amongst others. And esports teams, such as Gen. g, have made the designs of their jerseys available to players so that they can use them, and 100 Thieves has added their entire apparel collection to the game.
In New Horizons, there is a stalk market, just like in previous Animal Crossing games. This market allows you to buy turnips at a lower price on Sunday morning and then try to sell them later in the week for a higher price. The search for a fabled island with a high asking price brought together individuals from all over the internet, who collaborated using specialized Slack channels, Reddit forums, and Discord servers. I personally participated in two of these at Vox Media. The Monterey Bay Aquarium's social media team came up with an innovative way to continue educating people about the natural world while museums and other educational institutions were closed as a result of the pandemic. They invited educator Emily Graslie from the Fields Museum to talk about the fossils that are on display in Blathers' museum live on Twitch. Graslie discussed the fossils that are on display in Blathers' museum. Many times throughout the year, the New Horizons program at the Monterey Bay Aquarium allowed for exploration of the natural world.
Two of Animal Crossing's most well-known characters, Leif, who deals in gardening supplies like shrubs and flowers, and Jolly Redd, an art dealer, made a comeback in the game's very first significant content update. The update additionally included the addition of a number of seasonal events, such as Wedding Season, International Museum Day, the May Day Tour, and Nature Day.
Players who logged into New Horizons after downloading the first major update also received an unwelcome surprise: there was a letter from the Bank of Nook informing them that interest rates had been reduced on savings accounts. The Bank of Nook can hold onto extra bells for you. Players who logged into New Horizons after downloading the first major update. Even though many publications wrote about the new fiscal policy, the completely deadpan writeup that was published in the Financial Times with the fantastic headline "Virtual rate cut forces Nintendo gamers into riskier assets" is still considered to be one of the best articles ever written about the game.
On April 23rd, a Twitter user by the name of Jessa posted that turnips on her island were selling for an unbelievable 599 bells each. This was one of the more positive pieces of Animal Crossing financial news. Almost immediately after, actor Elijah Wood sent her a message asking if he could drop by, sell some turnips, and hang out for a while. Jessa commented to The Verge about Elijah Wood's visit, saying, "It was so much fun.""He was the epitome of goodness and purity."