stomping on the cockroaches that had infested my house, pickin Animal Crossing Bells g fruit, checking the shops. I didn’t want to do any of it.

But my villagers knew I was back, and they were happy to see me even though I’d ditched them — a new emotional fiction that Animal Crossing can offer as we maneuver through post-pandemic relationship dynamics.

Correction: An earlier version of this story claimed that Animal Crossing: New Horizons launched on March 17th, 2020, instead of March 20th, 2020. We regret the error.Building a community in Animal Crossing: New Horizons goes beyond collecting villagers and fixing up the town. For many fans of the slice-of-life simulator, Animal Crossing has been a way to create special memories with friends and family, or even meet new people, thanks to island travel via the internet and different community forums and groups online. Because of this, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has connected a large community of fans together, offering a space to show off unique island designs, sell www.lolga.com items, and experience seasonal events.