SinceAnimal Crossing: New Horizonscame out in March this year, it has become a sensation online, easing the difficult time of social distancing and quarantining due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fromfan recreations of other video gamesto thousands of TikToks and custom design codes for paths outfits, and more,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis without a doubt the defining game of this moment in history.
All of that has led toAnimal Crossing: New Horizonssellingover 13 million copieson Nintendo Switch, an unprecedented half of which are digital — even surpassing Nintendo’s lifetime expectations for the game. The wealth of content being created and shared by those online while in quarantine has finally inspired those who worked on the game themselves, with the musicians behind the memorable theme song toAnimal Crossing:New Horizonsrecently performing the theme separately from their homes.
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Opening with the now-iconic trumpet, ukulele, and conga drums, the trio is then joined by the double bass and accordion thatAnimal Crossingplayers are likely incredibly familiar with to complete the simple yet beautiful piece. The theme, along with the rest of the game’s soundtrack, was written by series composer Kazumi Totaka, who also happens to be the real-life inspiration for everyone’s favorite naked dog, K.K. Slider.
This isn’t the only great wayAnimal Crossing: New Horizonshas brought people together. In addition to having get-togethers and celebrating birthdays on one another’s islands, players used the game to celebrate Mother’s Day this month, as well as hostgraduation ceremonies attended by famous politicians.
Animal Crossingisn’t the only place where social-distancing fun is being had, however. Since film and television production is still mostly at a stand-still, people like thesetalented stuntwomen and actresseshad to find ways to occupy their time as well, which thankfully yielded entertaining results for the rest of us.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonsboasts a stunning amount of things to do, even aftergetting a 5-star island. Plus there are plenty of hybrid flower combinations that are possible for players to spruce up their islands with.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis available now for Nintendo Switch.
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