Animal Crossing update
Definition
A software patch or content expansion for the Nintendo life-simulation video game series Animal Crossing, typically introducing new features such as seasonal events, items, villagers, clothing, or gameplay mechanics.
In gaming culture, refers to eagerly anticipated releases by Nintendo that refresh the cozy island-building experience, often sparking frenzied terraforming and turnip market speculation among players.
Examples
The latest Animal Crossing update finally added those dreamy cherry blossom furniture sets, but now my island looks like a perpetual sakura explosion.
After the Animal Crossing update hit, I spent three hours redesigning my airport runway—Tom Nook approves, my sleep schedule does not.
That sneaky Animal Crossing update with the new villager dialogue has me cackling; who knew passive-aggressive animal shade could be so therapeutic?
Friends ditched our group chat the second the Animal Crossing update dropped—priorities, amirite?