Animal Crossing: New Horizons producer hopes fans will use the game as an "escape" – iGamesNews

The coronavirus has undoubtedly affected the lifestyle of the vast majority, preventing meetings of friends and even going outside with the exception of those who go out to buy food, trying not to catch it.

Video games are a refuge for millions of people in this situation, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons

It seems to have come at the ideal time. It is a calm and safe game where players can calmly go outside and meet their friends, forgetting about real life circumstances.

In an interview with The Verge

, the producer of the game, Hisashi NogamiHe said he hopes his title allows fans to clear their minds of the epidemic. These were his words:

We've been planning this release for quite some time, so it's unfortunate that this moment overlaps with what's currently happening in the world. I am very discouraged and saddened by the events taking place around the world. Considering the moment, we hope that many of Animal Crossing fans will use it as an escape, so that they can enjoy themselves during this difficult time.

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