The Shocking Plot Twist Animal Crossing Fans Need to See in the Next Game

Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a social simulation game, remains immensely popular even three years after its release in March. The franchise has enjoyed massive success since its debut on Nintendo 64 in 2001 and shows no signs of slowing down. While the release of the next Animal Crossing game has yet to be confirmed, fans eagerly anticipate the resolution of some of the franchise's biggest mysteries. With the possibility of a new generation of players joining the long-standing community, speculations of a Nintendo Switch 2 release could mean that Nintendo is waiting for the right time to announce the new game. Despite the franchise's vibrant atmosphere and adorable animals, players have long been puzzled by certain mechanics that make the existence of some villagers quite perplexing.

The Unaddressed Mystery in Animal Crossing

In Animal Crossing, there are certain aspects that may leave fans scratching their heads. One of these is the fact that there is only one human character in the game, while all other characters are animals. Despite this being a central aspect of the game, it is never fully explained. Some have suggested that players themselves may be the last remaining humans in the world. Additionally, there is a rare hamster villager in the game, as well as a decorative hamster cage that can be purchased from Nooks Cranny. However, this has caused some confusion as there is also a pet hamster that exists within the game.

The issue of sentience in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a complex one, particularly when it comes to fishing. Players have long been puzzled by the fact that they can catch an octopus in the ocean, while also having octopus villagers such as Marina, Octavian, and Zucker. Even more perplexing is the fact that players can display an octopus in their homes on the fish-drying rack, which raises questions about the ethical implications of such actions. Similarly, the question of whether it is appropriate to give a frog from the river to a frog villager remains unanswered, as the issue of sentience in some creatures and not others continues to baffle players. Adding to the confusion is the fact that while there is a diverse range of insects in the Animal Crossing universe, none of them appear to have personalities or greater intelligence, leaving players to speculate on the origins and evolution of the sentient animal Villagers.

Without a clear explanation of the evolution theory in the game, players may continue to feel uneasy about partaking in the Turkey Day meal festivities while standing in front of Franklin, who appears to be a turkey as well. However, even if this mystery is left unsolved, fans are still expected to eagerly anticipate the next installment of Animal Crossing with the same enthusiasm as always. Nintendo Switch users can currently enjoy Animal Crossing: New Horizons.