Summary
An artisticPokemonfan showed what Mareep would look like if it were anAnimal Crossingvillager. Known as the “Wool Pokemon,” Mareep is anElectric-type Pokemonthat debuted in Generation 2 that takes the form of a fluffy sheep with conical ears and a lightbulb-like tail.
PokemonandAnimal Crossingare known for having memorable characters inspired by animals, and have vibrant worlds they can freely explore. Previously, there have beenPokemonfans whoreimagined Pokemon asAnimal Crossingvillagers, and even built Pokemon Gyms in the game.
OneAnimal Crossing-inspired fan art to attract people’s attention is by Twitter user beefuwu. In a short clip, she showed Mareep as anAnimal Crossingvillager, who’s giving the player a “pretty stone.” She also managed to replicate the carefree movements ofAnimal Crossingcharacters in Mareep’s animation. The low-poly Mareep model, which was inspired by another artist named Gokuchan’s work, still has its signature fluffy wool, conical ears, and tail, but with a watermelon slice scarf.
In the replies, manyPokemonandAnimal Crossingfans loved beefuwu’s work, saying that it looks like an actualAnimal Crossingvillager. Some were also wishing that both franchises would collaborate for a crossover in the future. With the animated seriesPokemon Conciergemaking waves recently, many players have been requesting a futurePokemongame with the same sim structure asAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, so they can experience Pokemon Resort for themselves.
Pokemonhas been keeping its fans occupied with constant updates onPokemon Scarlet and Violet, including the Teal Mask and Indigo Disk DLCs. Fans have also been playing other titles, likePokemon Unite,Pokemon GO, andDetective Pikachu 2. WhileAnimal Crossing: New Horizons' updates have come to an end, players continue to enjoy it. Despite these titles' continued success and sustained popularity, many players are already looking forward to what’s next forPokemonandAnimal Crossing.
It might take some time forPokemonto release another mainline game, considering thatPokemon Scarlet and Violetwere only released in 2022. But forAnimal Crossing, it might be time to come out with a new title to followAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. There had been theories that thenextAnimal Crossinggame could be a direct sequel toNew Horizons, which Nintendo has done in the past. The challenge for the company is to bring something new to the table, be it new features, events, or characters.
