July 3rd Summer Update Discussion Thread

[cheezu]

Yes!
Just when people were complaining about some beloved sets not making it back into the series and the lack of updates.
But in all seriousness, I knew that the game had to include diving at some point given that it's set on an Island.
I wonder if Gulliver is going to give us pirate-themed items and I wonder if it's going to be a "summer theme" exclusive of sorts or if this pirate Gulliver persona will alternate with his usual one.
There's also going to be an August update - yaaay... I think it's quite clear that their plan is to release systematic updates for a long time to come.

 

[tajikey]

Heck yeah! I was off on my announcement day prediction by 1, and release date by 3. Let's go, Nintendo!

Wave 2 for August probably brings the Cafe. So stoked!!!

 

[Kristea]

The update looks really fun. I'm trying not to over hype myself up because that never ends well but I have some really high hopes for this! I can't wait, is it july 3rd yet? lol

 

[trashpedia]

That mermaid set is super cute! :O Also I thought Pascal would only return and events and stuff but it’s nice to see him back again

Also I hope that means we can get music boxes back >•>

 

[yoohamsta]

Yesss diving!! Really wanted that update for Summer. The mermaid series looks amazing omg, I was planning on making Ariel's Grotto and this is perfect for that.

 

[milktae]

I’m excited for it to be back as well as pascal, even though I think I only ever saw him once in new leaf

 

[Cosmic-chan]

Ngl Gulliver is gonna stay dead on my beach I hate him. Why are the fireworks in August..oh yeah Nintendo remembered my 18th birthday and wanted to celebrate! ♥ I finally got what I wanted! Diving! This is gonna keep me entertained for hours..especially that flip and plop! Swimming looks better here! Yes!

 

[JKDOS]

I'm sorry but..i'm confused as of to why southern islands are complaing..like I get it there isn't an update for you guys but I think Nintendo is purposely focusing on the Northern hemisphere due to a large chunk of their sales being in America like yes ya'll deserve something but it'd be weird to roll out Christmas stuff in July and that's just facts.

The main problem is that diving isn't a summer only thing. IIRC, in New Leaf you could dive whenever. Your character will just shiver if it's cold.

Also, IRL, Christmas is in the summer if the southern hemisphere decides to celebrate it.

So the complaining is uncalled for.

 

[Cosmic-chan]

So so psyched about this!! And on my birthday, too! Between that and the Hamilton film releasing, I’m gonna have a great birthday.

Omg awesome! July 3rd is just a good day!

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The main problem is that diving isn't a summer only thing. IIRC, in New Leaf you could dive whenever. Your character will just shiver if it's cold.

Also, IRL, Christmas is in the summer if the southern hemisphere decides to celebrate it.

So the complaining is uncalled for.

My complaining or-

 

[Soigne]

I'm sorry but..i'm confused as of to why southern islands are complaing..like I get it there isn't an update for you guys but I think Nintendo is purposely focusing on the Northern hemisphere due to a large chunk of their sales being in America like yes ya'll deserve something but it'd be weird to roll out Christmas stuff in July and that's just facts.

you know that the southern hemisphere doesn't have christmas in july, right? i agree. it would be weird to release christmas stuff in july, you know, because no one is celebrating christmas then.

 

[JKDOS]

There has to be more to Gulliver than pirate themed items. I mean, why couldn't they show us something as simple as that? It seems there is something they're keeping a surprise from us about him. Maybe he will invite us on a ship and take us on a treasure hunt or something?

 

[DJStarstryker]

I wonder how Gulliver works now. I haven't gotten all of his default prizes yet.

This update really needed to happen. I love NH, but I have to admit that it's getting stale. The June wedding event only entertained me for the first few days, then it felt like a grind. Other than catching the new bugs/fish for June, I feel like June overall has been quite boring and I've been playing noticably a lot less.

 

[Laurina]

I was never into the diving feature in New Leaf, but I think it looks more interesting and interactive in New Horizon. Fits a bit better with the whole island living as well. Just hoping the mechanics are better in New Horizons than they were in New Leaf. I like that they're including it with museum donations, and of course, it's nice to Pascal again. Little cutie.

 

[Cosmic-chan]

you know that the southern hemisphere doesn't have christmas in july, right? i agree. it would be weird to release christmas stuff in july, you know, because no one is celebrating christmas then.

My thoughts exactly like why would Nintendo put Christmas themed stuff in the game when everyone celebrates Christmas on December 25th (or the 24th like nl)? Like that's weird and Nintendo gave a choice of which island you wanted. Sorry if you chose cold over summer. Not everyone can be pleased.

 

[Sheep Villager]

I'm sorry but..i'm confused as of to why southern islands are complaing..like I get it there isn't an update for you guys but I think Nintendo is purposely focusing on the Northern hemisphere due to a large chunk of their sales being in America like yes ya'll deserve something but it'd be weird to roll out Christmas stuff in July and that's just facts.

You do realize Christmas is still in December... even for people in Southern Hemisphere?

I think people just want activities that don't scream SUMMER! in their face when Nintendo gave them the option to play in their native hemisphere. A good suggestion I saw was giving us Brewster and having him serve hot drinks for people in Southern and cold ones for people in Northern.

I do agree it seems like a no-brainer to have diving happen when it's summer for the majority, but that doesn't mean they couldn't have put in at least a few small things that aren't summer focused.​

 

[JKDOS]

My complaining or-

No, those doing so in the southern hemisphere .

 

[Cosmic-chan]

You do realize Christmas is still in December... even for people in Southern Hemisphere?

I think people just want activities that don't scream SUMMER! in their face when Nintendo gave them the option to play in their native hemisphere. A good suggestion I saw was giving us Brewster and having him serve hot drinks for people in Southern and cold ones for people in Northern.

I do agree it seems like a no-brainer to have diving happen when it's summer for the majority, but that doesn't mean they couldn't have put in at least a few small things that aren't summer focused.​

If Nintendo rolled brewster for you guys and not us then the northern hemisphere would scream and riot which is probably why they didn't add it. I know it's weird but..again Christmas stuff in july? Weird don't you think?

 

[Mistreil]

glad to see diving's coming back -- it'd be nice if we could turn them into models too with CJ or something! also looking forward to the mermaid set coming back ywy)b!! i'm pretty okay with them slowly giving updates, and the lack of a limited time event this time around doesn't bother me either (a bit tired with the wedding event, despite doing it daily on all my characters...)

super curious about August though -- obon festival? there's a lot of summer festivals around then, and if there are festival-related furnitures... i'll be very happy 'w')....

 

[Cosmic-chan]

No, those doing so in the southern hemisphere .

Ah right,, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't be called out! Yeah it's just strange..like I get they feel left out but I just..christmas stuff in July? Nintendo can't do that.

 

[LittleMissPanda]

I'm super stoked that swimming/diving is back! Now summer in-game will truly feel like SUMMER!

This is just the news I needed after a hard day at work ^^