A passionate fan of New Horizons has created an impressive recreation of key story moments from Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom within the latest Animal Crossing game. The creator, referencing their project as “so much work,” expressed a desire to continue remaking more scenes from the acclaimed Zelda title.
This endeavor highlights both the dedication of the fan and the remarkable design flexibility that Animal Crossing: New Horizons offers its players. Recreating scenes from popular media is a beloved activity among Animal Crossing enthusiasts, who enjoy the creative freedom to shape their virtual environments.
This trend is exemplified by previous projects, such as recreations of memorable moments from Twin Peaks in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Updates from Nintendo indicate that transferring an island from the Switch to the upcoming Switch 2 will be a straightforward process, encouraging more players to take on creative projects.
In line with this, the dedicated fan, who has launched a YouTube channel named ACV-TotK, has shared a video lasting over seven minutes that details several significant story moments from Tears of the Kingdom. The video focuses on the early segments of the game, beginning with Link and Zelda’s exploration of the mysterious ruins beneath Hyrule Castle.
Although the fan had to get inventive to depict zombie Ganondorf—since Animal Crossing lacks a visual counterpart—the overall work remains authentic, unmistakably capturing the essence of the Zelda series. Additionally, the fan video succinctly recounts Link’s adventures on Great Sky Island at the start of Tears of the Kingdom.
By merging footage from both games with the iconic music and sound effects from TOTK, the creator has crafted an engaging tribute. Reflecting on their achievement, the fan, known as “PumpkIntestines11111” on Reddit, noted the amount of effort involved but did not disclose production time.
This recreation is yet another testament to the extensive customization options in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. As the franchise shifts towards allowing greater map editing and terraforming, it has achieved a significant milestone, selling an impressive 47 million units by the end of 2024.
This success suggests that future titles may continue to embrace and expand on the design possibilities introduced in New Horizons.