Animal Crossing: New Horizons added just enough to suck me back in
Published: (January 19, 2026 at 09:00 AM EST)
1 min read
Source: The Verge
Source: The Verge
Overview
Animal Crossing has always been anti-instant gratification. By design, you have to take your time, wait for days to pass in real time, and complete a seemingly endless list of chores to build a meaningful life with your animal friends. The slowness is part of its appeal. But with New Horizons, some …