Pocket camp clues?

[SheepMareep]

I noticed in the newest trailer that the players could equipt back accessories like what was introduced in pocket camp. Since then I have been wondering if some of the new features shown in pocket camp would be clues to what we will find in new horizons. Especially since we have seen other similarities such as the wider range of clothing types (different lengths and new designs) and even the addition of a new flower type.

For instance, the new wigs recently released look more like hairstyles you would be able to start with or styles youd be able to unlock later on through harriet. Since we did see different hair colors in the trailer I'm wondering if they will also add even more styles as well or the ability to get new styles we have not seen before after unlocking a salon.

The inclusion of sanrio characters in pocket camp also makes me think that we will be able to use those amiibo cards in new horizons as well unlike in happy home designer where you could not.

Gulliver's boat and the new ability to craft and ship cargo is also interesting and seems like it would fit perfectly into new horizons. Maybe this could be a new way to trade items to friends on different islands or a cute way to add to the selling and buying experience. Such as different shops pulling up to a dock each day and bringing with them cargo to sell. (Maybe this could be how you unlock the actual stores by interacting with the same shop multiple times and the npc deciding to set up on your island due to the renevue)

I am also interested to see if the creation of regular monthly events on pocket camp will have an impact on events. With acnl they had those few weeks or so where if you went to a nintendo spot with the game you got special items. Maybe there will be an upgrade from having to go to a specific area to having widespread online events.

Honestly pocket camp seems like Nintendos way of testing new features and seeing how the players react based on how much of the items are bought or how much excitement is created by certain items/events/changes. It's a pretty quick way to judge what will and will not be a useful addition to the game and give players the ability to get used to different mechanics that may be implemented. Sort of like happy home designers new method of placing items being added into acnl later on through an update.

 

[AlyssaAC]

Wow, this was really detailed. You could be definitely right. The new clothing, flower types, and hairstyles could be instances of what might be unlocked later on. I would really like to be able to use our Amiibo cards, so the Sanrio might mean we can. I agree with the Gulliver idea as well. Interacting with the shop owners might just be a way to convince them to move onto the island. The online events might be interesting too. If they do those, I will most likely participate. Great ideas.

 

[Lyraa]

I think ever since it released a lot of people have speculated that Pocket Camp was just a way to try out new things to see what people liked and disliked so they could implement it into the new mainline game. Especially since the E3 trailer showing off backpacks, crafting, placing items wherever you want, new flowers, etc.
I wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo was to fade PC out completely when NH releases in March, they've even said there is no connectivity between the two, apart from collaboration items. I do hope however, we get some of the flowers from PC, I liked the gothic fusion roses a lot c:

 

[lexy_]

I agree with you that Nintendo wants to test us with new feature in animal crossing pocket camp but I hope that they won't put micro transaction in New Horizon (this is my biggest fear with no cloud saving). I kinda like the new feature in pocket camp (except the last change for Gulliver) but pocket camp is a game with a lot of redundancy so it can be annoying sometimes, I wish that they keep the old AC mechanics with some new mechanics from pocket camp.

 

[Sweetley]

Interesting thought. I could imagine that both Pocket Camp and also Happy Home Designer were games
created to testing out new features and where Nintendo was also able to check out how much the fans
enjoying these said features. I mean if you take a look at New Horizons, you see that a lot of the things
we know from the typical AC games, but also from HHD and PC are included in the game.

What I hope the most is that all these fancy new items (especially the wings) from Pocket Camp are
available in NH.