Since its launch in March 2020, Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizons has released a series of game updates that provide players with a variety of content. This includes adding island events, introducing returning characters to new players, and implementing themed items born from collaborations with other brands such as Sanrio and Super Mario. Now, it seems that Nintendo may still be keeping new content under wraps as the new ACNH 1.11.1 update will only be bringing fixes to lingering in-game bugs.
Consistent players are likely no strangers to the sheer number of Animal Crossing: New Horizons updates already implemented in the game. Those just jumping into the title may find the amount a bit overwhelming, making it hard for them to keep track of all available activities on the island. For August, players in the North Hemisphere are likely looking forward to the Bug-Off happening by the end of the month, while all fans can enjoy the in-game fireworks shows taking place every weekend. However, given that August and September only have one-two events in the pipeline, Animal Crossing: New Horizons seems ripe for new exciting additions to the deserted island getaway.
On the official Japanese Nintendo website, the development team recently shared a post that outlined the changes version 1.11.1 would bring to Animal Crossing: New Horizons from August 10, 2021. The information has not been shared anywhere yet in English but the main content focuses on the lingering bugs the update will address. Some of the issues include fixing the organization of ACNH DIY recipes within the Nook app, missing items in the Photopia studio catalogue, a BGM glitch, and instances where clouds are missing from the sky during some in-game seasons. The post ended with reminders that players have to have the same update versions for their games if they want to play together.
With just bug fixes in the update, many players have speculated online that the development team may be working on something bigger in the background. This includes rumors that the Animal Crossing cafe and its resident barista Brewster will finally be added to the game's roster of special villager characters. However, since Nintendo has not announced anything officially, all rumors will likely remain just that, rumors.
For the time being, the large number of activities available for Animal Crossing: New Horizons players will likely keep them very occupied. It is with hope that Nintendo and the ACNH development team will consider making big announcements soon, especially regarding adding new special characters like Brewster into the game.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available now on Nintendo Switch.
Source: Nintendo Japan