UPDATE: Official Animal Crossing Pocket Camp details have been shared on the Nintendo website, listing all the main features of the game.
They can be found at the bottom of this article.
ORIGINAL: The Nintendo Switch games list maybe one of the campany’s biggest priorities right now, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have time for a few other reveals.
During a new Nintendo Direct event tonight, the Japanese games giant unveiled their latest mobile project which is sure to peak interest from console fans.
Animal Crossing fans got a load of new information of the iOS and Android game during tonight’s Mobile Direct event, including the crux of how gameplay would be fleshed out.
Nintendo Japan hosted the big Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp reveal, showing off how the game’s Crafting system would work.
This will involve completing missions from NPCs, and then putting in Crafting Requests.
Leaf Tickets were revealed as the game’s currency, which can be bought through microtransactions, and by playing the game.
These Leaf Tickets can speed up the building of items, much like in many other mobile games.
Completing Goals will be the best way of avoiding paying for Leaf Tickets, Nintendo confirmed.
Nintendo also revealed that the official Animal Crossing Pocket Camp release date will fall in November 2017.
The Animal Crossing app for iOS and Android will mark the third smartphone game Nintendo have released so far.
This follows on from the huge success of Super Mario Run and the well received Fire Emblem Heroes.
The other smartphone apps Nintendo have released are Miitomo and the Nintendo Switch Online app.
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Help Animals As You Explore: “While visiting different recreational spots, you’ll meet new animals who could use a little help. They’ll be looking for fish, fruit, bugs, and other things to get their camping adventures started—and when you help them out, you’ll earn Bells and craft materials in return!
Craft Furniture and Amenities: “The craft materials you earn by fulfilling animals’ requests can be used to craft all sorts of furniture and amenities for your campsite.
“Just open up the Craft menu and place an order with Cyrus, the hardworking handyman from Re-Tail on the Road. Then sit back and wait! Or, if you’re in a hurry, you can move your order to the very front of the line by using Leaf Tickets. You can purchase Leaf Tickets with real money, or earn them through regular gameplay.”
Your Campsite. Your Way: “The joy of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is creating a space that suits you and your style.
“Your campsite can be anything you like—from a traditional space that celebrates nature to a flashy fun house with concerts and rides. It’s all up to you!
“You can also customize your camper, visit your friends’ campsites to get ideas for your own, and meet new animal friends as you explore recreational areas!
Host Animals at Your Campsite: “As you grow your friendships with different animals, they’ll want to visit your campsite. Craft and decorate with their favorite items, and you’ll be able to host them whenever you like—even if you change up your decorations completely.”