Now playable on both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsfans are continuing to share fun builds from the hit title, including one clever user who designed a Viking boat cemetery on their in-game island.Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis the latest entry in the iconicAnimal Crossingfranchise, and while no new mainline entry has yet been announced, players are finding plenty of ways to enjoy the series' latest game.
An undeniable pillar of the life-sim video game genre,Animal Crossinghas had a number of successful launches, withAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsbeing the best-selling title in the franchise’s history. Critics and fans alike have praised the simple yet satisfying mechanics, adorable Villager characters, and extensive customization options that allow for uniqueisland designs inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonsfan joan.crossing shared a look at their immersive Viking boat cemetery, inspired by the mourning practices of Scandinavian sailors. Joan.crossing admits to being fascinated by the unique historic Nordic custom of burying ships and wanted to show their appreciation for the phenomenon by creating their own Viking boat cemetery called Helheim. Utilizing mossy stone pillars in a figure-8 pattern, the OP designed a “boat layout” that mimics similar cemeteries found by archaeologists and further used thecustomization tools inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsto add surrounding vegetation and swords stuck in the ground. They included a snapshot of their Helheim cemetery covered in fog, making for an atmospheric design that adds a unique twist to the world ofAnimal Crossing.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Viking Boat Cemetery
Fellow community members were intrigued to see the unexpected niche historical reference of Viking boat cemeteries being brought to life inNew Horizons, with many voicing their appreciation for the OP’s detailed creation. Players have previously sharedAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsislands inspired by pop culture, with the likes of Bikini Bottom fromSpongeBoband iconic scenes fromSpirited Awayreimagined in the life-sim game. Thanks to the tools provided by the game, players can recreate both fictional and real-world places inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons.
While many are keeping their fingers crossed for anew entry in theAnimal Crossingfranchise, others are content to keep enjoying the imaginative customization opportunities available inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. Whether the game will remain popular should a fresh title join the series remains to be seen, but for the time being,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsremains beloved by fans who enjoyed flexing their creativity.
