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LEGO’sMariosets must have been a success because the company just revealed that it will also be creating sets based onAnimal Crossing. Now, fans of the franchise will be able to build their own little village in the real world, which sounds exciting. While the exact specifics of these LEGO sets have not been revealed yet, they will surely be a joy to collect. And that is not the only thing thatAnimal Crossinghas in store for fans as it is also coming to the Seattle Aquarium, which could mean something big is on the horizon.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonswas a massive successwhen it launched three years ago, but besides one DLC pack, Nintendo has not really done much with it. However, now it seems to be going all in on the brand once more with these LEGO sets and photo ops. While it could simply be fun little tie-in things, it could also be a sign of things to come from the IP. But fans will just have to wait and see.
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AfterAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsgot a year full of updates andthe Happy Home Paradise DLC, the title lay dormant. It seemed like Nintendo was done with the IP for now, and all eyes were on what the franchise would do next. While no new game has been announced yet, it does feel like Nintendo is ramping up for something with its recent announcements. Couple that with the rumors that a Switch 2 is in the pipeline, and theAnimal Crossingfanbase seems excited.
The first big announcement this last week came in the form of newLEGO sets themed afterAnimal Crossing. None of the sets have been officially revealed yet, but the quick teaser showed off many fan-favorite villagers recreated in LEGO form. Whatever form these sets take, they should be great additions to anyone’s LEGO collection. They are also the latest in a long line of LEGO sets themed after various video games, which is exciting to see.
While this may seem far-fetched, there is a chance that these LEGOAnimal Crossingsets could result ina LEGO game involving the IP. It seems like if the LEGO brand has access to an IP, then Traveller’s Tales tends to also. The studio may play around with movie IPs more than video game ones, but there is always a chance it may expand into the world of gaming. However, there is still noLEGO Mariogame, so this seems unlikely. Instead, it could simply be a fun tie-in project that gives fans of the franchise another way to interact with their favorite series.
Along with the LEGOs,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis also heading off to the Seattle Aquarium for new photo ops. This may not be the biggest or most notable collaboration, but it does serve as a fun way to market the series. And with a renewed focus on marketing, it could mean something new is in the pipeline for the franchise. Unless Nintendo just wants tosell more copies ofNew Horizons, this collaboration could be the studio’s way of putting the series back in the spotlight before major announcements like a new title or DLC.
Animal Crossingfans may not want to get too excited because these could simply mean nothing. It could just be Nintendo’s way to keep the IP going strong during the long wait for whatever comes next. However, there is always that small chance that it could lead to something more. And since the Switch 2 is allegedly on the way, having the sequel to the second best-selling Switch game as a day-one title may be exactly what the new hardware means. But again, that is simply a rumor.
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