This morning, Nintendo hosted a Direct presentation to discuss the new features in Animal Crossing: New Leaf ‘s previously-announced amiibo update. The latest version of the game adds a wealth of new functionality, so much that it now carries the title Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo . Better yet, this completely free update is immediately available, as it launched upon the conclusion of its associated Direct.
Welcome amiibo ‘s most prominent new feature is… you guessed it, amiibo compatibility. By using any of the 16 Animal Crossing amiibo figures or one of the new Welcome amiibo cards set to launch on December 2, you can now interact with villagers in a new RV campground. Some villagers will offer unique items and can be invited to live in your town. Among the new items are virtual New Nintendo 3DS XL and Wii U systems, which grant access to mini-games Animal Crossing Puzzle League and Desert Island Escape . As someone who adored the in-game Gamecube items in the original Animal Crossing , this is beyond my wildest dreams for an update to a four-year-old game.
The update goes beyond mere amiibo functionality, adding a new quest system that awards MEOW Coupons (special currency used to buy items at the RV campground), a new storeroom for the player’s home, and a touch screen interface for arranging furniture. That last bit is a godsend, because once I started playing Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer , I couldn’t go back to moving my furniture around in New Leaf by hand. And speaking of Happy Home Designer , players with save data from that title will unlock 20 new “giant furniture” items for in-game purchase.
There’s something for everyone in this update, whether you’re an amiibo collector or just a devoted mayor. If you’ve sold your copy of New Leaf or never picked the game up in the first place, never fear: Welcome amiibo will be available at retail in a brand-new package beginning on December 2. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have an adorable addiction to resume.
Source: Press Release