Animal Crossing: New Horizons has rightfully gotten a lot of attention as a salve for our troubled times. The friendly, low-stress gameplay is complemented by smooth music that makes the whole thing a relaxing respite. Now the performers behind the main theme reconvened virtually for an encore performance.
The short-but-sweet video was shared by the official Animal Crossing Twitter, with each musician performing out of their homes--sometimes multiple times so that their various instruments can be compiled into the mix. The result is a nice overview of the work put into the iconic song and lets Animal Crossing fans put faces to the performances.
[Announcement]
— Tom Nook (@animalcrossing) May 15, 2020
The musicians behind the main theme of #AnimalCrossing: New Horizons have come together virtually for this special performance! We hope you enjoy it! #ACNH pic.twitter.com/QP8nLbyD1U
Between some combination of its chill vibes and recent big spending on video games in general, Animal Crossing has had a booming launch, already earning a spot in the top-sellers for Nintendo Switch. It's also gotten a fair amount of mainstream pop culture attention, from the likes of NFL teams and members of the US Congress.
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