New Horizons Player Builds Viking Boat Cemetery

Now playable on both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans are continuing to share fun builds from the hit title, including one clever user who designed a Viking boat cemetery on their in-game island. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the latest entry in the iconic Animal Crossing franchise, and while no new mainline entry has yet been announced, players are finding plenty of ways to enjoy the series’ latest game.

An undeniable pillar of the life-sim video game genre, Animal Crossing has had a number of successful launches, with Animal Crossing: New Horizons being the best-selling title in the franchise’s history. Critics and fans alike have praised the simple yet satisfying mechanics, adorable Villager characters, and extensive customization options that allow for unique island designs in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

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Animal Crossing Fan Designs New Horizons Island Inspired by Other Nintendo Games

One Animal Crossing: New Horizons player showcases their stunning island design, which features a variety of beloved Nintendo franchises.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons fan Connelly_Azarea shared a look at their immersive Viking boat cemetery, inspired by the mourning practices of Scandinavian sailors. Connelly_Azarea admits to being fascinated by the unique historic Nordic custom of burying ships and wanted to show their appreciation for the phenomenon by creating their own Viking boat cemetery called Helheim. Utilizing mossy stone pillars in a figure-8 pattern, the OP designed a “boat layout” that mimics similar cemeteries found by archaeologists and further used the customization tools in Animal Crossing: New Horizons to add surrounding vegetation and swords stuck in the ground. They included a snapshot of their Helheim cemetery covered in fog, making for an atmospheric design that adds a unique twist to the world of Animal Crossing.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Viking Boat Cemetery

Fellow community members were intrigued to see the unexpected niche historical reference of Viking boat cemeteries being brought to life in New Horizons, with many voicing their appreciation for the OP’s detailed creation. Players have previously shared Animal Crossing: New Horizons islands inspired by pop culture, with the likes of Bikini Bottom from SpongeBob and iconic scenes from Spirited Away reimagined in the life-sim game. Thanks to the tools provided by the game, players can recreate both fictional and real-world places in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

While many are keeping their fingers crossed for a new entry in the Animal Crossing franchise, others are content to keep enjoying the imaginative customization opportunities available in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Whether the game will remain popular should a fresh title join the series remains to be seen, but for the time being, Animal Crossing: New Horizons remains beloved by fans who enjoyed flexing their creativity.