With the release of the upcomingNintendo Switch 2Im having an existential crisis about facing myAnimal Crossingfriends.
Yes, likemost people who needed an escapeduring lockdown, I found comfort and community through playingNew Horizons.
Did I need an brick pizza oven and a flatscreen in my Venetian maximalist cottage?
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I developed surprisingly endearing friendships with my villagers.
And of course learning the meaning of the lucky raccoon Tanukis… sack was delightful.
I stoppedcollecting artand rare fish, and let the weeds get out of control.
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I now fear logging on and finding out my beloved Lucky, the mummy dog, has moved on.
The thought of returning to my cluttered holiday cottage also fills me with dread.
If I could Id recreate the Doechii TikTok dance with myAnimal CrossingMrs.
But even that didnt hold my attention for long.
Will there be a big event on-island?
It doesnt appear that theAnimal Crossingfranchise is getting a new installment by the Switchs June release.
Then theres the daunting decision that looms over me.
Maybe I should delete the life and memories my virtual neighbors and I built together?
Or maybe theyll stay that way for good and Ill tell myself they can think I moved away.
Wouldnt that be nice?
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