Animal Crossing Fans Are Happy ‘Useless’ Feature Has Stayed in the Past

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Summary

  • Fans are thankful grass degradation was left out of New Horizons.
  • The feature impacted activities and earning the Gold Watering Can in City Folk.
  • It is unknown if grass degradation will return in future Animal Crossing games

As a seasoned Animal Crossing enthusiast with over two decades of gameplay under my belt, I must say that the absence of grass degradation in New Horizons is a breath of fresh air. Back in the day, this feature was more a nuisance than an enhancement, impacting activities and even earning the coveted Gold Watering Can in City Folk.

As a long-time enthusiast of the Animal Crossing universe, I can’t help but feel a sense of gratitude that the grass degradation feature, often criticized as ‘useless’, has been left behind in the past. Since 2002, this series has been an integral part of my gaming journey, and I’m glad to see that some elements, like the grass degradation, weren’t included in the latest installment, Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Over time, each new edition of “Animal Crossing” games has introduced novel elements, while some classic features have become less frequent or disappeared altogether. For instance, the Police Station, Observatory, Mystery Island Tours, and Wishing Well were once popular features that are now absent. In the case of “Animal Crossing: New Horizons”, it introduced several innovations for the series like placing furniture items outdoors, customizable island terrain, and an extensive DIY crafting system. Although “New Horizons” boasts a plethora of features compared to earlier versions, many players lament that certain elements didn’t make it onto the Nintendo Switch game. However, grass degradation is not a feature missed by most fans in “New Horizons”, and numerous gamers are expressing their joy at its absence.

Reddit user Scorbunny_Ear recently posted a picture pointing out a significant issue in “Animal Crossing: City Folk” concerning grass degradation. The image depicts a Villager standing near their house, which is smack dab in the middle of a vast dirt patch. A few patches of snow are the sole hints that it’s wintertime beyond the date displayed on the clock in the upper-left corner. This photo emphasizes a frequent complaint among “City Folk” players: the house takes the brunt of degradation since every Villager begins their day there. With minimal snow surrounding their home, the player’s enjoyment of seasonal activities like constructing snowmen is diminished.

This Animal Crossing Feature May Be Best Left in the Past

The useless aspect of this feature was highlighted by the top response by sumemodude to the post, which also states that locking the Animal Crossing Gold Watering Can behind it is “torture.” For City Folk players to earn the Gold Watering Can, they must maintain a perfect town status for 15 days. This status is hard to reach with grass degradation, and some players have reported dirt paths being generated simply by walking. Grass degradation was a staple in City Folk, and it allowed players to create natural paths just by using a routine route. The dirt paths generated from grass degradation won’t change each season, making snowy ground significantly rarer in towns with Villagers who like to explore their town thoroughly.

Although some “Animal Crossing” enthusiasts are rejoicing over the fact that grass degradation is now a thing of the past, it might not be completely eliminated for good. Given that Nintendo is potentially developing another “Animal Crossing” game, there’s a chance future editions could reintroduce this feature.

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2024-12-24 01:55