Since updates stopped in New Horizons, any slight change will attract the player's attention. In this article, we are going to talk about the new Twitter from Animal Crossing, and everything about the ACNH update in 2024 summer.

ACNH Update in 2024 July (Summer)

On July 22, the official Twitter account of Animal Crossing - Isabelle@animalcrossing, has released a new summer 2024 promotional artwork that features Timmy and Tommy on a summer vacation. This artwork is part of Nintendo’s pattern of releasing 2 to 3 pieces of official artwork every year, honoring milestones such as anniversaries and holiday celebrations. This picture is designed in a unique watercolor painting style that has not been used elsewhere in Animal Crossing New Horizons.

What Content Shown on the ACNH Summer 2024 Artwork?

Timmy and Tommy are the main focus of the artwork, they are enjoying a summer vacation, with a sense of carefree joy. They are shown to be engaged in a fun summer activity - catching bugs. There are several bugs scattered throughout the air, including butterflies, dragonflies, and possibly bees. The artwork appears to be set in a lush, green environment, and applies a bright and vibrant color scheme, with a mix of pastel shades and bold colors, the dominant colors appear to be shades of green, blue, and yellow, which evoke a sense of summer and warmth. It looks like a sunny day, with a few puffy clouds in the background.

Why Nintendo Releases the Artwork for 2024 Summer?

Nintendo often reveals artwork to celebrate events, anniversaries, and seasonal changes, this one is specifically released for the summer season 2024 in the Northern Hemisphere. It serves as promotional material to keep the game in the public eye and maintain a sense of engagement among players. By releasing artwork regularly, Nintendo maintains a consistent brand image for Animal Crossing New Horizons. Previous artworks that have been released include the celebration of the New Year and Summer Season. The development team may be experimenting with a new design style to explore different visual directions for the franchise.

Speculations about Future Animal Crossing Updates

The next ACNH artwork we can expect would be in January 2025 for the New Year, which will bring us to the 5th anniversary of Animal Crossing New Horizons.   

Some fans speculate that these artworks might be hinting at future game developments, for example, the possibility of new characters being introduced in future updates, and even a new game in the series. The focus on Timmy and Tommy's bug-catching activity might hint at new gameplay mechanics or features that involve the characters more prominently. It could also hint at future seasonal events or updates that focus on summer activities, such as fishing tournaments and summer-themed decorations. Another speculation is that Nintendo is planning to expand or revamp the bug-catching feature in the game. The unique art style could be a hint at a potential collaboration with other Nintendo franchises or even third-party developers.

The consistent release of artwork, despite the lack of new game updates, could suggest that Nintendo is still actively working on the franchise and might be planning to release new content or even a new Animal Crossing game in the next year or sometime. All of these are speculative hints, there is no concrete evidence to support those theories, this update might simply be a way to celebrate the game, without any deeper meaning. However, based on all information and rumors, there is still a high possibility that we will see the release of the next Animal Crossing game in 2026 or even earlier.