Summary
AnAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer has an interesting and unusual theory about the involvement of aliens with the beloved life simulation game. The newest iteration in the long-running series from Nintendo offers players plenty to do and a multitude of options to craft their own personal island paradise. Alongside decorating the player’s home and deciding where all of their town’s different residents will live, players can eventerraform theirAnimal Crossingislandwith new rivers or plots of land. However, one particular aspect of the game has gotten some players thinking about the its lore.
WhileAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfeatures plenty of different Easter eggs and amusing anecdotes for players to find, one in particular has been the source of plenty of speculation. By turning on the TV in a player’s home at 3:33 AM on Saturday, players can discover a mysterious broadcast completely different from the normal programming. The TV appears to show a figure that clearly resembles an alien talking through the TV, only lasting for one minute. One fan is now sharing their own theory about the existence ofAnimal Crossingaliens.
In a thread on theAnimal Crossingsubreddit discussing “unhinged” theories, Reddit user Chaosdrunk shares their unusual idea about aliens. According to the user, they theorize that the entire island inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis actually an alien research facility. The user also posits that the player was made into the mayor of both the island andthe town inNew Leafas a way of testing the player, as the only human involved. The user even goes so far as to pose the idea that both Gulliver and Zipper are aliens as well.
Animal Crossing Fan Shares Interesting Alien Theory
The thread was filled with a plethora of other unique ideas about potential hiddenAnimal Crossinglore. One fan suggested thatAnimal Crossingmay be similar in concept toWinnie the Pooh, with the franchise’s Villagers all being stuffed animals and the game taking place in the player’s imagination. Other fans discussedTom Nook and his familyas tanukis, suggesting that they may be manipulating reality around the players based on existing folklore about tanukis.
Though theAnimal Crossingfranchise’s newest entry is now more than four years old,New Horizonshas seen unprecedented success.Animal Crossing: New Horizonsstands as thesecond best-selling Switch game of all-time, only behindMario Kart 8 Deluxeon the console’s leaderboard. The newestAnimal Crossingsaw critical acclaim following its launch and has even been featured in museum exhibits for its overwhelming success. While fans wait for news about the next game,New Horizonswill continue to capture the hearts and imaginations of fans.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
WHERE TO PLAY
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online** or with others beside you***, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.
