debuting on Nintendo Switch feels like a fever dream I’ve cooked up for my own personal enjoyment, but according to new reports, the franchise may indeed be on the way back. Various European retail listings for a game for Nintendo Switch were recently spotted and shared on gaming forum , revealing a potential launch date of 19 November 2024. So far, nothing official has been announced, but an accompanying report from has seemingly verified that for Nintendo Switch is real.
As for whether it will be a remaster, port, or an entirely new chapter in the franchise, that still remains a mystery. Whatever this game turns out to be, it’s certainly one to watch. This series first kicked off for Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS in 2007, and earned plenty of fans with its kid-friendly -like gameplay.
Rather than being a straight simulation game like its predecessor, this game sends players to live on a cosy island which requires design upgrades. To create the best island, players take part in a variety of activities and mini-games to earn “essences” and these can be spent on buildings and other features. It’s a lot like in approach – and that may be why it looks set for a return on Nintendo Switch.
With not getting any new updates, Switch players would certainly be open to a brand new town building / sim experience. Currently, there’s also no games available for Nintendo Switch. Likely due to the size of the game and its performance requirements, never made it to this console.
Having pop up towards the end the Switch’s life cycle feels odd – but it’s definitely appreciated. It’s a nice compromise for a lack of other titles, and with the rise of cosy games, has a firm chance at a reappraisal. It really is a lovely series, with the first game being a particularly enjoyable, moreish life sim.
While other spin-off titles like , and are less loved, they’re all pretty cutesy and fun in their own right, and they’re still beloved parts of the legacy. Any of them could return, and they’d be greeted warmly. At this stage, EA has not revealed firm plans for on Nintendo Switch, but given the mounting evidence and report corroborations, we’re likely to see more news of this game in the near future.
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