One of the rather surprising announcements in the last Nintendo Direct was that Animal Crossing: New Leaf would be getting a major update this fall. The game is rather long in the tooth by this point in time, but it's getting a shot in the arm with amiibo functionality, 50 new amiibo cards, and new animals. Now, it's been confirmed that another brand new feature is on its way: an amiibo camera.
The announcement came via the game's Japanese Twitter account, though it's not entirely clear what this feature will actually do. Presumably, you'll be able to scan in compatible cards and figures, which can then be integrated into pictures you take with the camera. Though this isn't admittedly doesn't seem to be too significant of a feature, it's nice to see that Nintendo will be adding all sorts of new functionality in the free update.
What do you think? Will you be replaying New Leaf with the new update? What other features would you like added in? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
[source twitter.com]
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I still check in on New Leaf every day - it's the Animal Crossing that finally blew the doors off the franchise after longtime curiosity. I'm trying to collect all the cards too — it's quite tough in Western Australia!
An amazing game gets an amazing update 3 (?) years after launch! So excited!
Gutted that of all the games Nintendo have released between 2013 and now, this is the one getting an update. Surely the sensible thing to do would have been more Mario Kart dlc? Or add-on content for 3D land/World.
@JohnnyC I'd agree, both those games deserve more content. Also, Kid Icarus Uprising DLC would be awesome.
@JohnnyC I'm waiting for the C-Stick/Circle Pad Pro to be compatible with Ocarina of Time 3D. It's hard going back to that game after playing Majora's Mask 3D.
@JohnnyC I would've loved to have seen more MK8 DLC even if it was just continuing the setup of 1 pack every ~6 months.
Absolutely can't wait for this!
I lost interest in the series after the GameCube version.
@JohnnyC didn't they tease some MK8 DLC at E3 but didn't show it? Could still turn up before xmas
Please let them add a skin color slider like in Happy Home Designer, I shouldn't have to ritually go to the island at certain times just to maintain my skin color.
More important, a major update that STOP all villagers to Move Out.
So we can still enjoy ACNL without being punished to play it everyday.
@Grumblevolcano I knew you'd show up once I read that MK DLC comment. It really did seem like that was going to happen for awhile, they must be saving it, along with everything else they have in development, for NX.
@MitchVogel "Though this isn't admittedly doesn't seem to be too significant of a feature,"
Isn't and doesn't in the same sentence? You really aren't a fan.
It's a free update to a game that just became a Nintendo Select, enjoy.
@JohnnyC totally agree.
I only picked this up a month ago so I am happy it's getting amiibo support. I have Isabelle and a few of the amiibo trading cards to make use of it. I would imagine, judging from the activity levels on Miiverse, that this is still a very popular title.
The Amiibo festival Wii U game is also getting some sort of upgrade. I bet it will get a town function where you can play AC on the Wii U. Then it will sell like crazy
Did they produce a add-on device to allow amiibo functionality for the OG 3DS? If not, this seems like a strategy to get people to upgrade to new 3DS. If they focus on updating older games with amiibo functionality, 90% of the user base won't be able to use it like MK7 or 3D Land.
I'd be very upset if the camera was the only new addition, no offense. The hype has been built up too much for me already.
@Blastcorp64 They did. Its a 20 dollar peripheral that looks similar to a Skylanders scan in base, without any decoration and I believe only works with the original 3DS, XL and 2DS.
It's sad that this feature will be how Miiverse screenshots are killed in the ACNL section. Anytime they add a camera feature, all it takes is one person to have an inappropriate background and the entire screenshot feature is killed.
The 3DS' inner camera is barely over 1 mega pixel and, IIRC, the outside ones are just 3 ??? Needless to say, every picture I've ever taken with my 3DS looks like complete garbage. This is going to equal some super fugly images.
Nintendo really needs to work on a new AC as this update is, so far, less than stunning.
I could care less about New Leaf! Where's my Mario Maker anniversary update?!?!
I wanted to like this game, but eventually I realized I was spending so much time doing nothing of value.
I probably won't use this camera much, but it's really nice to see that they still have a TON of features planned for this New Leaf update. They could've just added an amiibo button and be done with it, but they're going all out with this one! I just wish they could reveal the compatibility of the FIGURES already. They revealed it for the cards and the non-AC amiibo, but they haven't even said a word about what the AC figures will do despite all the times its been subtly teased.
I didn't get round too playing AC first time round I may jump in and see what it's all about.
im just waiting for a new animal crossing to be released! hopefully for wii u or nintendo nx but i do know ones gonna be released for the phone hope that one isnt bad
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