Animal Crossing news

New series of Animal Crossing keychains releasing in Japan

Take your favorite character with you!

New Animal Crossing Personal Marker Charms Include Raymond, Dom

The next Animal Crossing personal marker charms lets you use Raymond the cat, Dom the sheep, and Goldie the dog as accessories and keychains.

34 video game Lego sets are retiring at the end of the year, including Animal Crossing, Horizon and Sonic sets

Here's the full list of video game themed Lego sets retiring at the end of 2026

Turtle Beach's new Switch 2 Animal Crossing accessories are so stellar that they literally light up (case included)

Turtle Beach has launched two new sets of Animal Crossing Switch 2 accessories, including a K.K. Slider light-up case and controller.

The LEGO Animal Crossing Creative Houses Set Has Hit a New Low Price at Amazon Thanks to a Coupon

Thanks to a coupon on the store page, LEGO’s Animal Crossing Creative Houses: Seasons of Fun set has dropped to its lowest price yet at Amazon of $47.21. That's a 48% discount from its full price of $89.99.

New Steam Game is Like Open World Animal Crossing

A brand-new Steam game has just been announced, and it looks like an open-world, multiplayer take on Animal Crossing.

Pokemon Pokopia Is Becoming the Animal Crossing Game Switch 2 Doesn't Have Yet

Pokopia is giving Switch 2 a cozy experience Animal Crossing fans have been missing, and its growing support could keep filling that gap.

Today’s Best Deals: Spider-Man 2 for PS5, Blink Security Cameras, and LEGO Animal Crossing

Save on Silent Hill: Townfall for PC on release day and plenty more.

Brand-New Steam Game Like Animal Crossing Launches to Strong, 98% Positive Reviews

A brand-new cozy game on Steam is winning over players with a 98% positive rating and a relaxing, Animal Crossing-like atmosphere.

1 hour in, Genshin Impact devs' cozy life sim feels like cosmic Animal Crossing – but that might not be a bad thing

I can't help but compare Petit Planet to Animal Crossing, but I'm hopeful it'll stand out in one key way

PlayStation Exclusive Inspired by Nintendo’s Animal Crossing in the Works

A new and exclusive PlayStation game inspired by Nintendo's Animal Crossing is reportedly in the works.

LittleBigPlanet Developer Reportedly Working On Animal Crossing-Like Game For 2027 Release

LittleBigPlanet developer Media Molecule is reportedly working on a new social-sim game, similar to Animal Crossing, and it may release next year.

Rumor: Media Molecule’s Open World Game Is A Social Sim Like Animal Crossing, To Be Revealed In 2027

One of many studios that took forever to make games for PS5.

New Open World Stardew Valley Meets Animal Crossing Game Officially Confirmed for September 2026

A new cozy life sim with clear Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing influences is set to join the growing lineup of games arriving in September 2026.

New Game Releasing Winter 2026 Has Serious Animal Crossing Vibes

A brand-new game from a popular developer looks to take heavy inspiration from Animal Crossing, promising a laid-back life simulation experience.

Preview: This Free Animal Crossing Rival Could Give Nintendo a Serious Headache

Bell me up, buttercup. I imagine HoYoverse is not expecting to immediately overcome Animal Crossing’s cultural impact. Characters like Tom Nook and K.K. Slider are video game icons, and it’s going to be practically impossible for Petit Planet to displace them. Read the full artic…

Animal Crossing Officially Reveals New Collection Coming September 2026

Animal Crossing has revealed a brand-new collection coming this September.

Petit Planet's delightfully cosy galactic take on Animal Crossing is the closest we'll ever get to the life sim on PC

Everyone's favourite cosy sim, now with gacha.

Creer Beaute Pon de Couleur Animal Crossing makeup announced

Going for that Tom Nook smoky eye?

New Cozy Game on Steam is Basically an Animal Crossing Camping Game

A promising new Steam game has all the Animal Crossing staples with the added benefit of letting players control a cute critter instead of a human.

Pilotwings, Animal Crossing and Mario icons now available for Switch Online members

Something old, something new

New Official Animal Crossing Release Confirmed for September

Animal Crossing fans now officially have a new release to look forward to, and it won't take long, as the launch is arriving during September.

Minecraft, Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley soundtracks found to be most helpful to gamers trying to "lock in"

Silence has been found to be pretty boring, when it comes to helping you focus on studying or work. While a lot of us turn to orchestral music to keep our brains on but our ears busy, apparently some gaming soundtracks could help keep us just as focused on our daily tasks. Resear…

Animal Crossing Gets Its First Serious Competition In Years

Petit Planet, an upcoming life sim from HoYoverse, has all the marks of a great Animal Crossing clone, according to a new hands-on preview.

The Best Deals Today: LEGO Animal Crossing, Nintendo Switch 2, Nioh 3, and More

A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save on LEGO sets, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Nintendo Switch 2, Resident Evil Requiem, Civilization VII, AirPods Pro 3, and more. Check out our top picks for Sunday, August 23, below. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth with MTG Card for $34.9…

Animal Crossing Fans Chose Best and Worst Villagers After 1.8 Million Votes

Nearly 2 million votes have been cast in a massive Animal Crossing poll that ranks all villagers.

The 7 Most Perfect Cozy Games Like Animal Crossing

The best games like Animal Crossing set you loose in a cozy world full where laid-back routines take center stage and your imagination matters most

Investigating Tom Nook's predatory lending practices in Animal Crossing

Is Tom Nook actually a bad guy, or does he just have a bad reputation? We look at the history of Tom Nook’s attitude throughout the Animal Crossing franchise and figure out what his deal is.#animalcrossing #tomnook #video

Massively on the Go: Pokopia just feels like a more single-player Animal Crossing

During COVID, most of the people in my Animal Crossing group admitted they’re fellow Pokemon fans and thought it would be cool if there were something like an Animal Crossing/Pokemon game, where you’d have different Pokemon living with you, with different abilities but not so dif…

Today’s Top Deals: Marvel Cosmic Invasion for Switch, LEGO Animal Crossing, and Switch 2 Console

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It's Official, Animal Crossing Is Over As We Know It

Animal Crossing was the Nintendo Switch's biggest success story, but its reign is over in the Switch 2 era.

Former Ultima Online lead says MMOs are "finally free of the fever dream of imitating World of Warcraft" thanks to Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, and more

"There's interest and demand for more than killing orcs over and over"

New Official Animal Crossing Release Confirmed for August 2026

Gamers only have to wait until August 2026 to get their hands on a brand-new Animal Crossing release.