AnAnimalCrossingplayer has shared a creepy message in a bottle found in an older title in the series with other gamers online. TheAnimalCrossingfranchise first made its debut in 2002 on the Nintendo GameCube and sold over 2 million copies worldwide upon release. Since then, its fanbase has grown extensively. In 2021AnimalCrossingwas inducted into the Strong Museum of Play’s World Video Game Hall of Fame. Now years later, some players are discovering interesting things in older titles and sharing them online with others to enjoy. Some images being shared are creative, while others can be creepy, as olderAnimalCrossingtitles have a much different look and feel compared to today.
The latest entry in the franchise,AnimalCrossing:NewHorizons, was instrumental in helping fans connect during lockdowns that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. While it may still be extremely popular now, its lifespan will not be as long as other older games. Onefan discoveredAnimalCrossing:NewHorizonswill be unplayable in 39 years. Luckily gamers can still turn to older games on past consoles to get their retroAnimalCrossingfix.
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One longtimeAnimalCrossingplayer and Reddit user Spacufacu shared an image of a creepy message in a bottle found inAnimalCrossing:WildWorldfor the Nintendo DS. The message reads “Caution” from the Animal Crossing Team. Messages in bottles have been a staple in the series. This specific one, while unnerving, appears to be bugged, according to another gamer. One user pointed out that it should read “1.Avoid excessive heat. 2. Avoid extreme cold. 3. Avoid boredom by playing an hour a day. The Animal Crossing Team.” A source image of the actual letter was provided, suggesting it’s a glitch common in all games where missing text can occur. WhileAnimal Crossing: WildWorldwon’t get any new patches,Nintendo just released a new update forAnimalCrossing:NewHorizonsto improve the gameplay experience.
Other fans took a more playful approach to the eerie message in a bottle, asking if Spacufacu was being careful and how it reminds some fans of how most online creepypastas begin. This wouldn’t be the first time that horror andAnimalCrossinghave crossed paths, thanks to fan customization. In September,a fan recreated a scene fromTheExorcistinAnimalCrossing: NewHorizonsjust in time for Halloween.
Now with Christmas and the holidays around the corner, gamers are going from creepy to cozy with their island designs. Anotherplayer showed off theirAnimalCrossing:NewHorizonsChristmas villager designsby turning them into ornaments. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been any news of when the next entry in the franchise will come, but gamers are still enjoying replaying current and past titles.
