July 3rd Summer Update Discussion Thread

[Shyria]

The August update can't just be Fireworks. I think it's too small of an update to even separate that for it's own announcement.

I'm hoping for Brewster and Gyroids. Or maybe a new island to visit that has Tortimer or Kapp'n.

I mean let's not forget the Museum Day event, I don't believe in "too small of an update" anymore haha.

Tortimer island with games and new fruits would be amazing.

I'm SUPER PUMPED for this update as I just got into NL and I'm obsessed with the diving/island game rn.
It also kinda restore my faith that everything-ish from previous games that seemed weird to be left out in NH will for sure make a come back as an update.

Excited for July!!!
It also makes me want to get back to decorating as I was in a creative dry spell but my beaches are still so bare.... I need to change that before diving arrives!
I hate to admit it but Nintendo seem to be playing it well...

 

[loveclove]

That flip thoughhh. Looks like it will be a pretty decent update. Always loved the garden eels at the real aquarium so this ought to be a nice addition C: Hype! (also this explains why gulliver deserted temporarily I guess??)

I had him yesterday at my island, did he?

 

[Roxxy]

mermaid furniture will finally be forced to decorate my basement

 

[Babo]

Some people do. That is why when you start your island you have a choice between northern and southern hemisphere. I have a bunch of friends who live in Australia, and they all chose Southern Hemisphere for their islands, because they wanted them to feel more connected to their real life. And I know a few of them are disappointed with how Nintendo has been handling updates to this game, since they feel left out in regards to new activities feeling fitting for their islands.

i dont get the way theyve been handling updates. It feels like its been so one sided for northern hemisphere since release.
and i just really wanted to play where christmas was actually in winter

 

[Bluebellie]

Diving is nice!
I was expecting a bit more though.

 

[loveclove]

i dont get the way theyve been handling updates. It feels like its been so one sided for northern hemisphere since release.
and i just really wanted to play where christmas was actually in winter

i feel you babo

 

[Meira]

Omg so excited! Wonder what Gulliver is up to

 

[marzipanmermaid]

YES! I’m so glad diving is back! And the mermaid set!

 

[Catharina]

I was worried that diving would look weird in acnh ( the water looks different etc) but it looks so good and the jump is so cute ;o; also its so cool that you can look from a different perspective!

 

[NatsumiSummer]

i dont get the way theyve been handling updates. It feels like its been so one sided for northern hemisphere since release.
and i just really wanted to play where christmas was actually in winter

I agree... the updates have been very one-sided since release, and you can. I am not saying you can't. I am just saying that you shouldn't say that it makes 0 sense for Christmas to be during the Summer especially for southern hemisphere players, since there are people who are from the southern hemisphere that play this game that do want to enjoy Christmas when it normally falls for them.. which is during the summer.

 

[Aliya]

While I hated diving in new leaf, I’m really excited about all of this!

I kinda hope with Pirate Gulliver that they either let two NPC’s visit a day or if he just takes the place of regular Gulliver in the summer so we can still get Redd semi frequently lol

 

[Shyria]

I do feel for the Southern hemisphere people, although I think it's understandable that they couldn't release separate updates for each hemisphere. They could have gone with "theme less" updates though so you guys wouldn't feel like missing out as much.

But I mean it's already an improvement in itself to be able to chose and play in the hemisphere you live in, if it feels too weird you can still chose to play in the Northern hemisphere...

Also it's killing me that they'd release furniture
sets by sets like that. I get it. I'm happy to see they're adding more. But it's killing me.

 

[Babo]

I agree... the updates have been very one-sided since release, and you can. I am not saying you can't. I am just saying that you shouldn't say that it makes 0 sense for Christmas to be during the Summer especially for southern hemisphere players, since there are people who are from the southern hemisphere that play this game that do want to enjoy Christmas when it normally falls for them.. which is during the summer.

ok yes, i get your point lol. it made no sense to me because thats what christmas has always been portrayed to me as. i understand that some people do want to enjoy christmas in summer but my statement wasnt directed towards anyone tho. All I was really saying is I just really want christmas in winter but being on a southern hemisphere island doesnt allow me to do that, plus the lack of updates tailored for southern hemisphere doesnt help. Im getting off topic so im gonna stop now. :/

 

[Underneath The Stars]

Also it's killing me that they'd release furniture
sets by sets like that. I get it. I'm happy to see they're adding more. But it's killing me.

exactly why i said the slow roll out will kill me

i can't wait to get the rococo set by october and sweets by february 2021

 

[Cosmic_Insanity]

My July gets better and better! I've never been one to have hang ups about the slow release of furniture, so I'm just happy to see something more to collect. Like others, I hope the diving mechanics are an improvement on NL. Just when I was beginning to get bored of the game they drop an update!

 

[Baroque]

I'm losing it over here man, holy crap.

 

[Lavulin98]

I hated diving in NL. And this update made me roll my eyes. lets see if i hate is as much as in the previous game. hope not.

 

[Corrie]

This is the BEST news to wake up too!! Finally an update that's great!! Mermaid series is back, diving and swimming is back and with cuter animations!! YAAAS!!! I'm excited for the summer update #2 too!!

 

[Unaware]

While I'm really excited about the update, something about the 'summer update' while my island is covered in snow and everyone is enjoying the winter scares me. I don't think putting on a swimsuit and jumping into the -40º celsius water and dive into it is the most... sane idea? I'd rather my villagers not become a bunch of ice statues :[

Jokes aside, the seasonal updates feel like a big oversight considering the southern hemisphere.. exists. It feels like blatantly ignoring the fact that half the planet is not currently experiencing summer while making the summer update. I'd rather there be updates more spread out but with more content for both sides (Instead of two summer updates, maybe part 2 could have been the winter update for us), however with the current state of the world I think it's ultimately forgivable, and i'm looking forward for part 2 and becoming a human popsicle while diving for treasure and seaweeds.

 

[nammie]

I expected diving to make a come back in July so that wasnt a surprise, but pascal and uh... pirate gulliver def were LOL

Really hope they stabilize this game more with this update too though (i.e. fix the frame rate dropping issue)