If the next console is a reimagining of the Switch with upgraded specs like we believe it will be, then it would sort of make sense for a new AC game to come out close to its launch. If I had to take a guess, they’ll likely take NH’s core features and improve on them further to fit the concept they’ll go for next.Nash Weedle had a source that was discussing games for the possible Switch 2. No one even knows when Switch 2 comes out though. Everything is still a mystery but a possible 2026 release date seems reasonable considering its for a new console.
Alongside the next Mario platformer game, a new AC game coming out in 2026 would definitely be a big seller to tie in with the new console. Would it be as high of a seller as NH? Highly doubt it, but I just hope that Nintendo does not drop its interest in the game directly off a cliff like they did after releasing HHP.
So I found out that my sister has named her new kitten Dotty. That also happens to be the name of my favorite female villager. She does not play Animal Crossing (nor does she know who Dotty the rabbit is), but what a cute coincidence that is!