Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Animal Crossing: New Leaf is a Nintendo 3DS life sim social game. Players take control of a customizable human character who serves as the mayor for the anthropomorphic villagers. The game centers on building, customizing, fishing, forming relationships, and much more.
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
- Franchise
- Animal Crossing
- Platform(s)
- 3DS
- Released
- June 9, 2013
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo EAD
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
- Genre(s)
- Simulation
- ESRB
- E For Everyone due to Comic Mischief
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Very little is currently known about Nintendo's next Animal Crossing title, but there is nevertheless one thing about it that seems almost certain.
How The Next Animal Crossing Can Fix New Horizons’ Most Controversial Event
The next Animal Crossing has the chance to fix some of Animal Crossing: New Horizons' weaker aspects, including its least popular seasonal event.
Animal Crossing Fans Are Mourning the Loss of 3DS Online
The April 8 loss of 3DS Online has inspired many Animal Crossing fans to share heartfelt messages about New Leaf while mourning the changes.
Animal Crossing Could Benefit From Taking a Step Back Before It Moves Forward
While anticipation is riding high for a new Animal Crossing title, Nintendo could still greatly benefit from deciding to take a step backward.
A Live Service Approach For One Aspect of Animal Crossing Just Makes Sense
Animal Crossing: New Horizons could keep players coming back for more with a live-service approach to how it doles out certain critters.
The Next Animal Crossing Should Aim For a Return to Form With a Key Location
Animal Crossing: New Horizons may have prided itself on its customization options, but one mechanic was oddly left out, and that should be fixed.
One of New Leaf's Most Charming Features Should Return in the Next Animal Crossing
Despite Animal Crossing: New Horizons' success, one beloved feature from New Leaf was noticeably absent that would be perfect for the next game.
Every Animal Crossing Amiibo Explained
Nintendo's collectible amiibo have been created for many of its popular franchises, but the Animal Crossing series has the most for players to obtain.
Animal Crossing Fan Makes Neat Embroidered Coco Art
A crafty Animal Crossing fan shares a look at the beautiful embroidery work they made in honor of their favorite villager, Coco.
This Stained Glass Window Based on Animal Crossing's Fauna Is Beautiful
A fan of the Animal Crossing series makes an incredible piece of stained-glass art based on the character Fauna as a gift for a friend.
Best Animal Crossing Games, Ranked
The Animal Crossing franchise has a lot of fun entries under its belt. Here's how they stack up against each other.
Animal Crossing Should Get The Pikmin Treatment
The Animal Crossing series has been around for a long time, but there has never been a way to experience every single chapter on the same console.
Animal Crossing Game Tier List
Animal Crossing has become one of Nintendo's most popular franchises in recent years, but not every entry has been as successful as others.
Animal Crossing Fan Makes Awesome Wisp the Ghost Rug
A crafty Animal Crossing fan creates a rug based on beloved NPC Wisp the Ghost, which has caught many gamers' attention online.
The Next Animal Crossing is Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Animal Crossing: New Horizons hit all the right notes when it released, and its success may put future Animal Crossing titles in a tough spot.
Could Nintendo Make A Good Animal Crossing Movie?
This video game franchise has been super popular over the last few years, but would it work for a movie adaptation?
Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Successor Can't Skimp Out on Nintendo Villagers
Crossover villagers were limited in Animal Crossing: New Horizons compared to its predecessor, but the next entry could go even bigger.
Animal Crossing Fans Want House Exterior Customization Like New Leaf
Some fans of the Animal Crossing franchise are voicing their disappointment with New Horizons' customization compared to New Leaf.
Animal Crossing Games Cover Art, Ranked
Animal Crossing has come a long way with their art style, and these are the rankings for the cover art on each game.
Animal Crossing: How Blathers Has Changed Throughout the Series
Blathers from Animal Crossing has been around for a long time and has gone through subtle changes since the first game on the Gamecube.