With the coronavirus pandemic and many people staying at home for weeks to come, video games are a great outlet to turn away from these tough times. Animal Crossing: New Horizons producer Hasashi Nogami thinks the same, stating that he hopes “fans use the game as an escape to enjoy themselves during this difficult time.” Here’s the full excerpt courtesy of The Verge:
“We’ve been planning this release for quite some time, so it’s unfortunate that this timing overlapped with what’s currently happening in the world. I am very disheartened and saddened by the events happening across the world. Considering the timing, we hope that a lot of the Animal Crossing fans will use this as an escape, so they can enjoy themselves during this difficult time.”
This Tom Nook sponsored deserted-island getaway might be what many people need to get through this situation. We hope many players enjoy Animal Crossing: New Horizons as much as we do! As always, stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!
