One Unexpected Animal Crossing Port Could Make The Wait For The Next Game Easier

As of now, there is no news on when the next Animal Crossing game is set for release. As one of Nintendo’s most popular properties, the Animal Crossing franchise has spawned many titles over the years, but no updates about a fresh entry in the series have arguably made the wait feel longer than ever. However, an underrated spin-off getting a Switch port could help this wait feel more bearable.

With Animal Crossing now being four years old, the announcement of a new chapter seems more likely than ever. That said, Nintendo has kept pretty quiet on the matter. In addition to there being no set release date for the next Animal Crossing, it seems like there isn’t even another game in development at the moment. There are some hopes that a successor will arrive for the Switch 2 in 2025, but that’s pure speculation at this point. Despite this absence, Animal Crossing‘s mobile spin-off, Pocket Camp, could be the perfect answer to the lingering questions surrounding the next mainline game.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Needs a Switch Port

There have been many games in the Animal Crossing franchise, but Pocket Camp is one of the more underrated titles on that list. The free-to-play game for mobile devices had the disadvantage of only being available on mobile devices, but the spin-off finally getting a Switch port could be the perfect way to fill the time between releases.

Pocket Camp Puts a Fun Spin On the Animal Crossing Formula

Instead of being in charge of a town, Pocket Camp has players oversee a campsite as the camp counselor. Pocket Camp still offers the same great sandbox gameplay that other Animal Crossing games present to players, like choosing furniture and amenities, but it all takes place in the setting of a cozy campsite. Players can make the camp their own dream outdoor getaway, bringing an exciting new twist to the franchise’s regular formula.

The ability to build one’s dream camp makes Pocket Camp a really special entry in the series, thanks to the great amenities that are offered to choose from. Amenities aren’t just the run-of-the-mill tents one would expect at camp. Players can choose from something as small as a tired swing to an impressive merry-go-round. Pocket Camp turns Animal Crossing‘s well-known customization up a notch, and it feels like a wasted opportunity to not experience it on the Switch.

Pocket Camp’s Emphasis On Outdoor Activities

Since Pocket Camp takes place at a campsite, naturally there are a lot of activities focused around the outdoors that can be really fun. Of course, there are outdoor activities in other Animal Crossing games, but the focus on camp activities makes Pocket Camp stand out. From bug collecting to gathering fruit, players can do tasks that are well-known in Animal Crossing but in the wonderful atmosphere of nature.

Pocket Camp On Switch Has A Lot Of Potential

Pocket Camp was one of several spin-off games released between New Leaf and New Horizons. Therefore, it only seems natural for Pocket Camp to be used as a filler between mainline entries again. Due to the game being exclusively on mobile devices, there are plenty of Animal Crossing fans who haven’t had the chance to experience Pocket Camp. The spin-off could be the perfect solution for those who are eager for more content. As silence on the next Animal Crossing project persists, a Pocket Camp port is exactly what the Switch needs.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Released

March 20, 2020

Developer(s)

Nintendo EPD

Publisher(s)

Nintendo

Genre(s)

Simulation

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer , Local Multiplayer

ESRB

E for Everyone: Comic Mischief

Expansions

Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Happy Home Paradise

How Long To Beat

61 Hours