As the online support for 3DS and Wii U comes to an end, dedicated fans of Animal Crossing are coming together to reflect on their final interactions with New Leaf. The shutdown of 3DS Online has resulted in the closure of several features in Animal Crossing, leading fans to feel a sense of longing for the activities they enjoyed.
Since its debut, the 3DS has fostered a vibrant community of gamers. Despite facing challenges at launch, such as high costs and a limited game library, the handheld device amassed a significant following of over 75 million users. Prior to the immense success of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, New Leaf on the 3DS held a special place in the hearts of many players. While New Horizons has been available for some time now, a dedicated group of fans continues to cherish the 3DS version. With the termination of 3DS online services on April 8, fans of Animal Crossing have been paying tribute to this significant event.
Reddit users like Agreeable_tortoise, Lavendermoontoast, SonicBoss_1991_, and Wave_design are just a few of the many Animal Crossing enthusiasts who have been sharing their final moments on the 3DS platform. Some have recounted touching stories of bidding farewell to friends they made in the game before the servers went offline, while others have shared light-hearted memes depicting Villagers in amusing scenarios. Images capturing last experiences with Club Tortimer and error messages upon trying to leave a town serve as poignant reminders of the end of an era, as the final screen confirms the discontinuation of 3DS Online services.
What Activities Are No Longer Available to Animal Crossing: New Leaf Players?
- Visit other towns using the Train Station
- Explore Dream Addresses through Luna
- Participate in Club Tortimer events
- Showcase Happy Homes
- Become Best Friends with other players
- Access DLC content
While players can still enjoy the offline features of Animal Crossing: New Leaf, many interactive elements of the game are now inaccessible. The absence of Club Tortimer, for instance, leaves a void as there is no equivalent feature in New Horizons. Additionally, the ability to visit other towns, a hallmark of the Animal Crossing series, has been discontinued. With player-to-player interactions no longer possible, New Leaf relies solely on non-playable characters for engagement. Despite these changes, numerous 3DS users have expressed their enduring love for the handheld console, regardless of the game they played online.
While some fans had the opportunity to savor their final moments with Animal Crossing: New Leaf before the conclusion of 3DS support, others may have missed out on these last chances due to lack of awareness. As anticipation builds for a potential Animal Crossing installment on the next Nintendo Switch, some players might opt to wait for the new release to rekindle their connection with the franchise.