After a year of waiting ever since the release of the Nintendo Switch, Animal Crossing fans can now rejoice as Nintendo confirmed that a new installment on the franchise is heading to the Nintendo Switch in 2019.
The announcement was made yesterday during the latest Nintendo Direct presentation that revealed a plethora of upcoming titles for both the Switch and 3DS. The presentation also revealed, or rather reiterated, a few essential features of Nintendo Switch Online, which is slated to release next week, September 18, 2018. Check out everything you need to know about the yesterday’s Nintendo Direct here.
The reveal of Animal Crossing for the Nintendo Switch began with a fun introduction video from none other than Isabelle herself. It was then revealed that Isabelle herself will be joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a fighter, with Tom Nook giving full support of Isabelle’s new calling.
As for the game itself, the Direct presentation did not reveal anything, besides that, it is now a game in development, and will release to the Switch sometime in 2019.
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