10 Most Anticipated Nintendo Switch Exclusives Of 2019

6. Animal Crossing Switch (Working Title)

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Nintendo

Release date: TBA 2019

Selling your soul to a money lender for home improvements sounds about as fun as pulling teeth for entertainment, but here we are, nearly two decades after Animal Crossing's debut, and still, we eagerly allow Tom Nook to embroil us in debt for the opportunity to live among his anthropomorphic neighbours.

But then, as is Nintendo's talent for making the mundane magical, that Animal Crossing fans care not for the fine print - drowning in digital debt is a small ask for the enjoyment that comes from making new acquaintances - both AI and human-controlled - and indulging in the collectathon that underlines Animal Crossing's core appeal.

Seasonal variety, secrets galore and an interior designer's wet dream all wrapped up in a charming visual style have all helped to establish Animal Crossing as one of Nintendo's most lucrative first-party properties and, like its past few outings on the 3DS allowing on-the-go maintenance of your quaint little village, Animal Crossing on Switch may just prove to be the most suitable home for the series yet.

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