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The belief that the developer may be working on something massive for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is mostly thanks to a few recently trending Twitter posts. On September 5, Twitter user NintenTalk posted an image of two upcoming Animal Crossing-themed blue and pink Switch Lites. It's been revealed that these consoles will be exclusive to Target and Walmart, and will come coupled with a digital copy of the game. Some folks have claimed they will be available by October 6 in the US, though Nintendo of Europe stated other locations should mark October 20 on their calendars instead.
Merchandise for the game is quite common, but there are those who think the release of themed consoles in 2023 may be a bit too random. That is, unless the developers are planning some surprise news. After all, coordinating new merchandise with an update makes a lot of sense.
Furthering the theories that Nintendo is going to revive its 2020 game, Twitter user mayahorizons noted that an Animal Crossing Coaster Set is debuting in the UK. Their caption expressed excitement as they wrote, "Oh they're DEFINITELY about to update this game." This was followed by people pondering why so much merchandise seems to be coming out lately as others joked that they wished Nintendo was purposefully giving the community crumbs of new Animal Crossing content.
The DLC for Animal Crossing: New Horizons was considered to be one of the best expansions for a Switch game, and it's clear some of the playerbase wants more. If Nintendo is going to reveal something soon, the September Nintendo Direct presentation that's rumored for next week could be the perfect stage. There are those who are wagering that news concerning Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Detective Pikachu Returns will be divulged, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons could easily be added to that list.
There are a lot of aspects a major update could include, so a lack of ideas from Nintendo wouldn't make sense. On the other hand, it would also make sense for Nintendo to work on another Animal Crossing game for the Switch 2 instead of returning to AC:NH, but chances are, something will happen with the franchise relatively soon. Hopefully, Nintendo will release an official statement in the coming weeks. -
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Nintendo has unveiled its holiday hardware plans for 2023, including the return of a very familiar Nintendo Switch bundle alongside two new Nintendo Switch Lite options.
Beginning October 6, Nintendo will sell the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch bundle for $299.99. This will include a Base Model Nintendo Switch, a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a three-month individual membership for Nintendo Switch Online.
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle has become a holiday tradition for Nintendo, as the company has rolled with this strategy for several years in a row. In IGN's recent interview with Doug Bowser, the Nintendo of America President explained why the company continues to offer this package every year.
"Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is in pretty much everyone's catalog, and so we think it's a great entry point for families who are coming into Nintendo systems because it's got this plug and play type mentality to it where you can just... When you get the unit, plug it in, start playing Mario Kart and having fun as a family," Bowser said.
But Nintendo will also release two brand-new hardware bundles on the same day the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle returns to shelves. The Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing: New Horizons bundle comes in two different variations: Isabelle's Aloha Edition and Timmy & Tommy's Aloha Edition. These two bundles will each retail for $199.99, and include a Switch Lite with a new leaf design on the front and back, and a digital copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Isabelle's Aloha Edition comes in coral and is exclusive to Target, while Timmy & Tommy's Aloha Edition comes in turquoise and will only be available at Walmart. -
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Queer Eye’s resident home decor expert Bobby Berk has been helping Animal Crossing players with their interior design.
The Fab Five member invited users to send pictures of their homes from Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch before offering constructive criticism on how they could improve their rooms.
The interior designer critiqued and offered home decor advice to the players, sending positive comments such as “You’re on the right track” and “Colour scheme is great! Keep up the good work.”
For fans asking for more specific advice, Berk did what he does best on Queer Eye and offered advice on where to place items to make their rooms feel more homely or spacious. -
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August 2023 has arrived in Animal Crossing: New Horizons with the late summer season bringing new seasonal items and events to enjoy throughout August!
In this article, we’ll cover everything noteworthy and unique you can newly enjoy during August 2023 in Animal Crossing: New Horizons including the August Fireworks Show event, special seasonal items, new creatures to catch, and more
August Fireworks Show Event
The most notable event you can experience during August in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the August Fireworks Show! This special occasion takes place every Sunday during August. You can participate in the event on August 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th in 2023. For 2022 dates, simply detract one day for each.
Cowboy Festival Seasonal Item
If you haven’t already, the first half of August gives you a second chance to pick up the Rodeo-Style Springy Ride-On seasonal item in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
This seasonal item celebrates the Cowboy Festival seasonal event, which is a Brazilian cowboy holiday tradition.
Cowherd & Weaver Girl Day Seasonal Items
You can celebrate the romantic Chiense festival holiday Cowherd & Weaver Girl Day taking place from August 13th to 22nd during 2023! These dates vary by year though, and you can find it from Jul 26th to Aug 4th in 2022 or Aug 1st to 10th in 2024.
The Cowherd & Weaver Girl Day seasonal event in Animal Crossing: New Horizon offers two limited-time items in Nook Shopping:
Hikoboshi Outfit
Orihime Outfit
Obon Seasonal Items
Obon, an interesting Japanese holiday where it is believed that ancestral spirits return home, is celebrated in Animal Crossing: New Horizons from August 10th to 16th every year with two strange items.
Specifically, you can pick up these two bizarre limited-time seasonal items in Nook Shopping for Obon:
Cucumber Horse
Eggplant Cow
Tomato Festival Seasonal Item
Closing out the end of August in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the Tomato Festival seasonal event taking place from August 20th to 31st every year.
New Fish, Bugs, Sea Creatures
As with almost every month in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a selection of new creatures are available to catch when August begins. With the Summer season ending next month, there are fewer new creatures than normal though.
August Bug-Off Event
The summer Bug-Off event will return once again during August for the third time in 2023 near the end of the month on August 26th, 2023 for Northern Hemisphere players. (Aug 27th in 2022, Aug 24th in 2024) During this event, special character Flick visits your island hosting a competitive tournament where you can compete to catch the most bugs under a three minute timer!
Last Chance For Summer Shells
With the Summer season coming to a close soon, August 2023 marks the final month of the year that players can find Summer Shells in the Northern Hemisphere.
These distinctly blue Summer Shells can be found as a random spawn on the beach throughout June, July, and August in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and are used to craft special shell, sand, and water themed items.
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