Approaching the One Year Anniversary, what will you think if there aren't any big updates coming?

[misstayleigh]

hi all! like most people, I was pretty disappointed with the newest update announcement. I was really expecting something more significant than an expected event—either new characters introduced, old characters returning (#JUSTICEFORBREWSTER), or more furniture/QOL improvements added.

my boyfriend is a pretty big Nintendo nerd and he said that there was another Nintendo game (some Mario game maybe?) that also released with anticipated updates. people were pretty disappointed when these updates ended up being more minimal rather than actually improving or changing any perceived shortcomings. he said this may be the case for New Horizons, which I'm starting to think, too

as we approach the One Year Anniversary, what do y'all think? I've defended the game and its shortcomings—mostly inconvenient play style that could be easily fixed with an update to crafting, tool usage, clothing shopping, etc., as well as feeling like there are more buildings and characters missing—because I thought ACNH intentionally was releasing its gameplay in updates. but now I'm not so sure... I will be super disappointed if we don't at least see the return of the Roost and Brewster, who are a core part of the AC experience for me. I wish we also got some more new NPC characters that were "permanent" to the island, rather than just one-time events.

I think there's potential to yet see my favorite cafe bird added, and I love the community ideas I've seen about Tortimer having his own island you can visit with refreshed mini-games. but I worry about the longevity of this game if this is kind of the bulk of what we've got. aesthetics and terraforming are kind of the biggest deals, but you can only do so much there before you either demolish your island, restart with a new theme, or put the game down all together. what are your thoughts if this is all there is? or do you expect there to be more to come still in Year Two?

 

[meggiewes]

I'm on Team There Will Be No Major Anniversary Update.

I am interested to see what updates might come out now that they have all the holidays released. This upcoming year will be the make or break year for the live service model.

 

[MayorofMapleton]

Then by then I'll have finished my museum, paid off my loan, update my island one more time and sit back and casually check in every other day or so. You know, check the campsite and stuff.

 

[charmingpeach]

I don't think there will be any major update just yet. The datamine for the January update that just dropped found data for a 1.9.0 version, so expect a mario focused update, or maybe a collaboration update if we stretch it! If it were a big update, it'd be a 2.0 version after all.

 

[bebebese]

Seconding Team No Anniversary Update (besides Mario's, as that's all they've said), if only to be safe instead of sorry when March rolls around. The reprint of the Sanrio cards has piqued my interest, however, though I'm going to be cynical on that too and assume it's a cash grab.

They don't have any holidays left (that we know of) to fall back on, so it'll be interesting to see what they put out (if they do put anything out) in 2021.

 

[Jaco]

My money's on a big update coming eventually when 2.0 drops , but I'm less convinced that it will come on the Anniversary.

It might, but no guarantee.

 

[Sara?]

I just want a grant update just to concentrate on Brewster and one only for Katrina, miss then too much !

 

[Peach_Jam]

I also don't think there will be any big anniversary update in March. All they've mentioned is a Mario themed update. I'm not really getting my hopes up anymore :') There are a lot of NPCs that people want brought back, but I seriously think that even if some of them are brought back, they won't have a permanent place on the island like Leif or Kicks.

 

[DVD]

Yeah I also think we're only giving us some Mario stuff, I'm not gonna expect anything else just so I don't get disappointed lmaoo if they wanna add more stuff than that it'll definitely be celebrated

 

[Catto]

I've defended the game and its shortcomings

oh boy me too... maybe a little bit too much. But I am still optimistic doe! I feel like there is much more to come and someone else pointed out to me in another thread how Nintendo has been listeting to player feedback, and the team that is working on AC seems to feel passionate about the game (that is a huge green flag to me), since Nintendo decided to crack down on crunch some friends were afraid that some games were going to slow down in their updates and content but if that's what it takes then so be it

 

[mayor.lauren]

i would also like to join team "no anniversary update".

i think the most we'll get (like someone on some other thread said) is a little cake or something in nook shopping. MAYBE something in the mailbox too?

i would be SO disappointed if it was just the mario stuff, because it's such a niche want. i know i'll never use anything mario-related, so if that's all we're getting in march i'll be pretty bummed out bc it'll be a completely useless update for me personally. this february update pleasantly surprised me in the end though, so i hope the same happens here!

(please nintendo, prove me wrong!)

 

[Ganucci]

Another team "no anniversary update" right here. However, maybe they will do something for the franchise's 20th anniversary on April 14th. I won't get my hopes up though.

 

[DVD]

i would be SO disappointed if it was just the mario stuff, because it's such a niche want.

Yeah that's absolutely true, not everyone would want all that stuff

I personally have future plans for a kidcore island so I'm aaaabsolutely stoked about the mario stuff because it'd fit so well in that theme, but it's hard to think about any other context (besides an island with no set theme, of course) where anyone would use those. We'll see what they do I guess

 

[Gaby]

I’m hoping they might do something fun or interesting for their anniversary but I’m not convinced they will, so my expectations are set at a reasonable low.

Playing Pocket Camp with all of the amazing updates, items and anniversary events has kind of made the NH items and updates a little lackluster. I am always hoping for better things in NH but I’m also always thinking, “this isn’t gonna happen” Don’t get me wrong, we’ve gotten some nice things, but they always feel a little less than...

 

[Hoosker]

Another team "no anniversary update" right here. However, maybe they will do something for the franchise's 20th anniversary on April 14th. I won't get my hopes up though.

Oh that's interesting...I didn't realize that anniversary was coming up!
I wonder if they'll surprise us with a celebration there? A girl can dream... haha

 

[JKDOS]

If there's no big update for the anniversary, which will be v1.8, I got my sights set on v2.0 (Which I assume will drop in June)

Gonna keep playing regardless.

 

[misstayleigh]

I'm on Team There Will Be No Major Anniversary Update.

I am interested to see what updates might come out now that they have all the holidays released. This upcoming year will be the make or break year for the live service model.

I am sadly with you, I think. I could still be on board if this year was about holiday updates, and Year Two sees major gameplay renovations, but if not... the game will definitely feel quite empty, yeah :/

oh boy me too... maybe a little bit too much. But I am still optimistic doe! I feel like there is much more to come and someone else pointed out to me in another thread how Nintendo has been listeting to player feedback, and the team that is working on AC seems to feel passionate about the game (that is a huge green flag to me), since Nintendo decided to crack down on crunch some friends were afraid that some games were going to slow down in their updates and content but if that's what it takes then so be it

I am with you! I am also OK with the slow and steady release plan if that's what they're going for... just wish that was a bit more transparency and communication to know what to expect or not to expect!

 

[kayleee]

While I love the game and have had a great time playing it, I am a little disappointed we are approaching the one year anniversary and haven’t gotten very much furniture added to the game. I would have thought a couple of the sets from previous games would be added by now, and even a year in it still feels like there’s really not that many furniture options (compared to previous games).

 

[Serabee]

Honestly, my thoughts are just gonna be "they're yet to come." Keep in mind that summer's coming up- there are no major holidays in summer. I.E., Nintendo will have nothing better to do with the game then add cool new features. Obviously I want them sooner as opposed to later, but I'm willing to wait. There are already things that have been datamined that have yet to be released, so we can be pretty confident they'll be coming eventually. Also, if you checked the datamine from the newest update, it seemed to suggest something really interesting for March. I also wasn't thrilled with the trailer for the new update- but the update itself pleasantly surprised me, I can't wait to get that Festivale furniture!

But, my go-to for any and all updates is to never expect something we aren't promised. That's a recipe for disappointment- it can be the coolest update ever, but if you're expecting Brewster (who I am 100% confident we'll be getting eventually), and he's not in it, you'll end up at least a little bummed. So I'm looking forward to some neat crossover stuff for the next update. But that's it. Anything else will be a pleasant surprise!

 

[nightglow]

Personally, I think March's update will be Mario focused. Nintendo has been saying Mario stuff, so I am going to take them for their word. Now, this doesn't mean there may be a few other things in the update, but I think it is mostly going to be Mario. Esp if the mini game rumor is true. Also, Mario stuff is pretty popular in general so it is "considered big". (I don't know about within the AC community though). So I don't foresee them dropping a new NPC or adding nook mile items.
It would be nice if they added some little new mechanic for the ACNH anniversary though. I wouldn't hold your breath though. I think the fairest time to "judge" will be the update after the Mario stuff.