While nothing has been revealed quite yet, many players are hotly anticipating the nextAnimal Crossingtitle.Animal Crossing: New Horizonswas an unprecedented success for the series, and the changes it made to the core formula were beloved by many. With the upcoming launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, rumors and wish lists for that next chapter are filling the internet. And even though players will likely not know anything about the future ofAnimal Crossingfor a little bit, there is one feature that Nintendo should really consider adopting.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonsexpanded upon the franchise’s multiplayer offerings in exciting new ways, but there is still so much the studio could do with the concept. Specifically, Nintendo should considercombining the game’s Museumwith the Bulletin Board to create something truly special. Not only could it be used as a way for players to fill up their museums with a bunch of unique player-created art, but it could also lead to actual art competitions.
The Next Animal Crossing Could Take Its Multiplayer Aspect to New Heights
The Museum Art Gallery and Bulletin Board Drawings Were Made for Each Other
Introduced in patch 1.2.0,Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Museum art galleryoperates much like it does in other entries. Players purchase various artwork from Redd, and if it is real, they are able to donate it to the Museum for display. While that makes for fun collectibles to gather, that is not the only art thatAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsoffers players. In fact, they can actually make their own art via the game’s bulletin board, which has resulted in some magnificent drawings over the years.
The addition of the bulletin board arthas been great to see, and hopefully, Nintendo has plans to further expand upon the concept in the next entry. Specifically, it should consider tying the feature more closely withAnimal Crossing’sMuseum. Players should be able to display some of their own artwork alongside the pieces they bought from Redd or be given an entire exhibit devoted solely to their creations. And if that was not enough, the feature could also lead to a brand-new multiplayer experience in the form of actual art competitions or purchasable player creations.
Animal Crossingplayers from around the worldshould be able to compete against each other to see who is the best artist among them. This could simply be a monthly or yearly event, where player’s museums open up a special wing with all sorts of player submitted art that they can then vote on. The winners could be awarded Bells or a special cosmetic item, and anyone who votes could also get a couple of rewards. Plus, the winners could be displayed among all the other art until the next competition.
Players could also just be given the ability to compete against their friends or purchase said friend’s artwork. They could have speed drawing contests, theAnimal Crossingversion ofPictionary, or simply have friends submit pieces to be voted on. If they do not want to compete, then there could be a vendor that sells the player-created artwork, or players could just be given the ability to gift each other their drawings for display in the Museum.
WhileRedd’s collection is fun to peruse, there is something special about the idea of filling these museums with things that other players have created. One of the core parts ofAnimal Crossingis the community, so taking bulletin board drawings to the next level may be a fantastic way to expand upon that aspect. Of course, there are many other features fans would love to see in the nextAnimal Crossing, but a deepining of the drawing feature would be an easy win for the studio.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
WHERE TO PLAY
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online** or with others beside you***, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.
