Animal Crossing: New Horizons is celebrating the traditional holiday of Halloween. But they haven’t turned a blind eye to their Mexican fans, as this social simulation game has an exciting surprise for the Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, this week.

It’s been over two years since Nintendo released New Horizons for the Switch console. Who knew then that it would become one of the best seller video games? This game became famous for its purpose of redesigning a deserted island to a player’s liking. Sometimes, they theme it after the holidays to celebrate those events. So, having items related to the holiday helps a lot.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons to feature special items for Day of the Dead

Animal Crossing: New Horizons would have a new seasonal item called the Marigold Decorations in the Special Goods section of Nook Shopping. The item would be available to celebrate the Day of the dead in Mexico. And fans could get it for 1600 Bells. Further, it would be a limited-time item and only be available from October 25 to November 3.

This social simulation game with items to celebrate a traditional Mexican holiday would certainly impress the fans of the respective heritage. For those who are wondering what the Day of the Dead is, it’s an annual holiday celebrated mainly in Mexico. During this holiday, friends and family assemble to remember the loved ones who passed away.

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Further, those who celebrate this holiday use marigolds to decorate their houses and shrines. The reason is to honor the spirits of their loved ones who died. So, having a Marigold Decoration in the social-simulation game is the perfect item to celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday. And many players might come up with Dream Islands themed after the Day of the Dead.

New Horizons fans are not impressed with the update?

Most Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans weren’t very impressed with the new unique item. They instead complained about Nintendo not paying much attention to this social simulation game and believed New Horizons to be already dead. Meanwhile, some fans appreciated the update and even shared their creativity using the new Marigold Decorations.

What are your thoughts on the latest addition by Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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