There’s Probably A Good Reason Animal Crossing Isn’t A Launch Title For The Switch 2

The last Animal Crossing came out half way through the Switch’s lifecycle to great success, which could mean Nintendo will repeat that strategy.

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 46 words · Antonio Walsh

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It’s no question thatAnimal Crossingis one of the most popular series ever created by Nintendo.

Shortly afterNew Horizonscame out, Nintendo dropped a special editionACNH-themedNintendo Switch.

Nintendo was selling out of Switches as soon as they appeared on online retailers' sites.

Villager celebrating with her animal neighbors on a bridge in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Gustave & Maelle with weapons In Clair Obscur Expedition 33

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Animal Crossing Villagers with a Switch 2

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A group of players hanging out on a beach in Animal Crossing New Horizons.

Animal Crossing New Horizons

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