Have you done and seen everything in Animal Crossing New Horizons? A big, promising competitor is coming, and it’s not a Nintendo Switch exclusive.
Animal Crossing New Horizons is one of the biggest hits for the Nintendo Switch. Exclusive to the Big N’s latest console, this installment has sold more than 45.36 million units worldwide since its release on March 20, 2020, making it the second best-selling game on the machine after Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The license had better watch out, a new serious rival is in ambush and it’s the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and even Switch players who will be happy.
A free competitor to Animal Crossing
If you didn’t fall asleep during the Gamescom 2024 conference, we wish you the best of luck! Frankly, we would have loved to leave our chair and our screen to fall into the arms of Morphée. But if, like us, you bravely watched until the end, you were surely challenged Swimming goggles. A true clone of the Animal Crossing series, which was announced during the event. And the Chinese giant NetEase is responsible for this, so it’s safe to say that the game could well be a hit.
Like Animal Crossing New Horizons and the other episodes, Floatopia is a relaxing game that combines life simulation and management. Like the Nintendo license, NetEase’s production focuses on an extremely colorful artistic direction, with very “cute” characters and typical activities. The joys of farming, fishing, interior design and forest exploration are yours to enjoy. Similar to Animal Crossing, you will have your island, but there is a difference. It will be a floating island floating in the sky, reminiscent of the Palace of the Gods in Dragon Ball.
“At Floatopia, we’re building a social world where close circles and meaningful relationships thrive. Whatever your social style, you’ll always find a unique way to engage and interact.”. Floatopia will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS and Android 2025…free! Yes, it will be 100% free Unlike Animal Crossing, it will inevitably contain microtransactions to generate money.
Source: Official website of Floatopia.