Since its release on March 20th, New Horizons experienced unprecedented physical sales, took over the internet as fans replaced their canceled real-life events with in-game recreations, and even set new global records for monthly digital console game sales.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, reached over 50 million players within 10 days of its launch on March 10th.
The latest sales data from Nielsen's Pokémon Sword & Shield combined during their first month after release, setting a new record for monthly digital console game sales. The report attributes the heightened digital sales to the current global climate, including social distancing measures and closed storefronts due to the unfortunate circumstances stemming from COVID-19, while also attributing interest in the game to its relaxing setting and in-game social features.
Along with increased digital sales and heightened gaming activity, hacking attempts have also reportedly increased in recent weeks. Nintendo has begun to recommend that players secure their s by setting up two-factor authentication, adding an extra layer of protection against potential break-ins and payment theft. Setting up this added security measure takes only a few minutes, but it could potentially save players from serious issues in the future.
In brighter news, players currently enjoying Nintendo's latest major Nintendo Switch release will be excited to hear that Animal Crossing: New Horizon's newest update, which adds new features like Jolly Redd's Treasure Trawler, the museum expansion, and Leif's traveling garden shop, is available to at the time of writing. Hopefully, regular updates will continue to roll out throughout the year, adding to the already plentiful amount of content available in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and keeping players around the world entertained for months to come.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available right now, exclusively on Nintendo Switch.
