ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS LEGO SETS ON THE WAY

In the latest gaming news, Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans can soon expand their in-game experience into the physical world with new LEGO sets scheduled to release on August 1, 2024. The sets will include iconic elements from the popular Nintendo simulation game, such as K.K. Slider in a concert scene and a model of the in-game airport complete with a water plane. Despite the figures being non-functional in terms of music and dance, they capture the charming essence of the Animal Crossing world. Details of the sets feature additional elements like a city hall facade, a caravan, a café stand, and various character figures amongst autumn-colored trees. Although prices haven't been disclosed, anticipation is building for these new additions to the LEGO Animal Crossing range. While there are no updates on the launch of a subsequent video game in the series, the collaboration between LEGO and Animal Crossing continues to excite fans of the franchise.

The new Animal Crossing LEGO sets will be available for purchase starting August 1, 2024.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a social simulation video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch, which was released on March 20, 2020. The game became a cultural phenomenon, especially during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing players with a comforting virtual escape where they could socialize with friends, tailor personal islands, and enjoy a peaceful and creative gameplay experience. The introduction of additional merchandise, such as the LEGO sets, continues to celebrate the enduring popularity of the Animal Crossing franchise.