The time of day and year affects aspects of gameplay such as whether or not shops are open or villagers are awake, seasonal events, and the availability of certain fish, bugs, and items. The game takes place in real-time, meaning the in-game time of day and year matches that of the Nintendo 3DS. Tasks the player can partake in include socializing with villagers, collecting items, catching fish or bugs, and paying off their home loan.

Like all Animal Crossing games, New Leaf is an open-ended game where the player takes the role of a human moving into a town of animals. In early 2013, to promote the new game, Nintendo of America launched an official Animal Crossing: New Leaf website, containing information and trailers regarding the game. Later, on October 5, 2012, a Japanese Nintendo Direct showcased more of the game's new features.

The game's final English title was announced on April 21, 2012.

A non-playable demo was also available on the show floor at Nintendo's booth as an example of the 3DS's 3D effects.Īt E3 2011, a gameplay trailer was shown that showed off some of the game's new features. Shortly after, there was news that the player could be the mayor of the town, with the goal being to make the town a better place to live. See also: List of Animal Crossing: New Leaf staffĪnimal Crossing: New Leaf was unveiled at E3 2010 with a gameplay trailer. The update includes new villagers, new items, and amiibo support. In November 2016, an update titled Welcome amiibo was released. New to New Leaf is the player taking on the role of mayor of the town, having more control over it than in previous games. Like all games in the Animal Crossing series, the game is synced to the system clock, which affects the gameplay based on the current time and day. It is the fourth main installment in the Animal Crossing series released outside of Japan.Īn open-ended game, New Leaf follows a player-controlled human living in a town populated with animals and performing various tasks, such as interacting with characters and collecting items. Multiplayer (1–4 player local wireless/online)Īnimal Crossing: New Leaf is a simulation game for the Nintendo 3DS released in 2012. English, French, Italian, German, Spanish

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