A new perspective on a much-loved franchise has emerged online from a passionate fan. Reddit user Amb97survivor proposes an intriguing sequel to the popular gaming title Animal Crossing: New Horizons, with a fresh concept named "Discovery Cruise." This novel fan-made idea promises to deepen the Animal Crossing experience.
The essence of the Discovery Cruise concept is to evolve the idea of villager life on an island, which we’ve all grown familiar with, into a seafaring adventure. The cruise ship would become a core venue just as the island did in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, interacting with the chain of islands in the game universe. Players would explore various islands, some even customized in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, choosing to claim those they fancy after shelling out some bells.
Amenities would not go amiss on this cruise ship adventure. The concept postulates the prospect of new Animal Crossing characters greeting the player aboard the ship every day. To boot, different shops would be rotating their wares, adding variety to the shopping experience and providing players with essential items. This aspect would lend freshness to each player’s daily gaming adventure.
Crucial characters from the Animal Crossing universe would naturally have their roles in the Discovery Cruise concept. Amb97survivor envisions Gulliver, a recurring character from New Horizons, to be the captain of the ship. The affable entrepreneur, Tom Nook, would resume his role as the proprietor of the cruise ship and a plethora of islands that players can visit. Trading, an integral part of the series, is featured in the game concept in the form of ports where players can barter items.
The conclusion of Amb97survivor’s concept is a dream for Animal Crossing fans: the customization of their own cruise ships and islands. Bringing along five characters and five shops to reside permanently on the ship, players would have their unique community on the sea. While it’s exciting to dream of this sea-expedition sequel, it remains to be seen if the actual successor of Animal Crossing: New Horizons would sail on a similar course. Regardless, this fan-generated idea proves one thing: the enormous love and creative minds within the Animal Crossing fanbase are a force to be reckoned with!