Summary
A passionate fan shared their custom fossil rug inspired byAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. The rug, which is a faithful and stunning recreation of a fossil fromAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, looks like it was ripped straight out of the cozy, town-building/simulation video game and could make fans want one of their own.
Nintendo games often garner a passionate fanbase, and theAnimal Crossingseries is no exception. Over the years,Animal Crossinghas become a flagship title for Nintendo, with the series' roots dating all the way back to 2001. The originalAnimal Crossingwas released on the legendary Nintendo 64, with future iterations of the franchise winding up on iconic Nintendo consoles such as the GameCube, Wii, and most recently, the Nintendo Switch.Animal Crossingpractically defined what it meant for a video game to be “cozy.” Flash forward to 2024, and Nintendo’sAnimal Crossingseries is one of the most celebrated video game franchises ever with a dedicated fanbase behind it.
One fan’s dedication to the series manifested itself in a rug designed to look like a fossil, one of the series' trademark items. Reddit user Gandostar shared an image of the rug, receiving nearly 3k upvotes and over 60 comments.Animal Crossingcrafts are nothing new, but an actual, usable rug really shows just how creative players can be.
How Long Did The Rug Take To Complete?
When players find a fossil, they have the option of bringing it into the museum for donation. Fossils are one of many items players will discover during their time in anyAnimal Crossinggame, and they can be sold for Bells or be used in the Museum. Here, Blathers,one of the many NPCs inAnimal Crossing, will take a look and tell players what the item actually is. The creator states that they are a huge fan ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, claiming it was “inevitable” that they would end up making a rug based on the game. However, if players feel inspired to make their own fossil rug, be warned. According to the creator, this fossil rug took around eight hours of work to complete.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonssought to breathe new life into Nintendo’sAnimal Crossingseries, releasing in early 2020 to glowing reviews.Animal Crossingpromotes creativity, allowing players to fully design their own town with the help of hundreds of unique items and dozens of useful tools. TheAnimal Crossingseries has stretched over two decades, with an upcoming sequel being rumored. There’s a story mode present inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, but for a lot of players, the near-limitless options for creativity are what brings them back day after day.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
WHERE TO PLAY
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. you may hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online** or with others beside you***, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.
