October 9th 2025.
Have you heard about Anime Village Online? It's been making waves recently, but there's been a bit of a mix-up. We've been calling it Animal Village Online, and honestly, can you blame us? The name is so similar to the beloved Animal Crossing series that it's hard not to make that mistake. But let's back up a bit and explain what's going on.
So, there's this new game being advertised for the PS5 that looks a lot like Animal Crossing. Like, a lot. Some might even say it's a copycat. And here's the kicker - this isn't the first time this game has shown up. Back in January, there was another game with a suspiciously similar concept that suddenly disappeared from the market. And now, this new game is popping up with the same idea and art style. It's got many of us wondering - is this just a blatant attempt at copying Animal Crossing's success?
Speaking of Animal Crossing, we all know how popular it is. So popular, in fact, that it's hard to believe Nintendo hasn't announced a new game for the Nintendo Switch 2 yet. With the immense success of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, it's only a matter of time before a new game is released. And for other game developers, that means an opportunity to swoop in and capture the attention of Animal Crossing fans with their own life simulator games. But in this case, it seems like the "Anime Village Online" game is not even trying to be subtle about it.
Just take a look at the screenshots and key artwork for this game - it's practically a carbon copy of Animal Crossing. And let's not forget about the name itself - "Anime Village Online" is so generic and unoriginal that it's hard to believe it's not just a product of AI-generated shovelware. This type of low-quality game has become a real issue, with both Steam and the Switch eShop cracking down on them and removing them from their stores.
And yet, somehow, "Anime Village Online" has managed to make its way onto the PlayStation store. This raises some serious concerns about Sony's lack of quality control. Sure, the game is set for release in 2027, but it's likely that Sony will remove it once enough attention has been brought to it. Unless, of course, Nintendo decides to take legal action first.
But let's be real here - even if this game did come out in 2027, it would have already missed its opportunity. By then, we can only hope that an actual Animal Crossing game will be available on the Switch 2, making this knock-off even more irrelevant. And speaking of knock-offs, this game is not the first one of its kind. In fact, it's suspected that "Anime Village Online" is just a rebrand of another Animal Crossing rip-off that appeared on the PlayStation store earlier this year, called "Anime Life Sim." The similarities are uncanny, from the art style to the character named Ori.
But let's not get too caught up in this copycat game. There are much better things to focus on, like the upcoming release of a new Animal Crossing game. It's bound to happen eventually, and when it does, it'll be worth the wait. In the meantime, let's not give too much attention to these knock-off games and instead focus on the amazing games that are already out there. And if you're a fan of Animal Crossing, don't worry - you're not alone. In fact, the Animal Crossing subreddit shows that most fans are not even aware of "Anime Village Online," or they simply don't think it's worth discussing.
So, let's just sit back and wait for the real Animal Crossing game to come out. In the meantime, feel free to share your thoughts on this whole ordeal by leaving a comment, emailing us, or even following us on Twitter. We love hearing from our readers and appreciate your support. And, as always, be sure to check out our expert gaming analysis and sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on the latest gaming news and reviews. Until next time!
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