Animal Crossing: New Horizons New Characters Revealed, Old Ones Confirmed

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All of the Animal Crossing games are filled with a collection of adorable anthropomorphic animals (save for Mr. Resetti--he can go to hell). In the February 2020 Nintendo Direct, we see that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is no different, featuring a motley crew of faces, some old and some brand-new.

The Direct revealed several brand-new characters: Daisy Mae, C.J., and Flick. Daisy Mae is a turnip seller like Joan, while C.J. seems to represent the Fishing Tourney and Flick seems to handle the Bug-Off (Joan is mysteriously absent). We also got names for the two dodo birds that operate the airport and fly the private plane; they're Orville and Wilbur, an homage to the Wright Brothers.

Longtime fans will recognize the Museum (traditionally run by Blathers and Celeste), Nook's Cranny (traditionally run by Tom Nook or his children), and Able Sisters (traditionally run by Mabel and Sable)--all hallmark stores of the Animal Crossing franchise. Animal Crossing: New Leaf's Campground (overseen by Harvey) makes a return too.

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