The next Animal Crossing game should center around a socialist rebellion led by players against Tom Nook, according to a reader's opinion.

Tom Nook has been a central figure in the Animal Crossing franchise, often seen as the embodiment of capitalism and consumerism. As the world eagerly awaits news of a new Animal Crossing game for the Nintendo Switch 2, one reader has a unique idea for its direction. Drawing inspiration from revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin's famous question, "What is to be done?", the reader proposes a game where players can overthrow Tom Nook and build a commune on the island.

This would not only add new gameplay mechanics, like resource management and construction, but also stay true to the franchise's satirical tone. In the current Animal Crossing games, players take on the role of a villager who must pay off a mortgage to Tom Nook by working and selling goods. This mirrors the real-life experience of acquiring property and accumulating debt.

The reader suggests a new game where players can build solidarity with other villagers through acts of kindness, ultimately recruiting them to join the cause of overthrowing Tom Nook. The game would also introduce a battle element, as nearby islands under the control of their own Tom Nooks would pose a threat to the newly liberated commune. To defend against these attacks, players would have to build island defenses and secretly recruit villagers from other islands to join the revolution.

As the player successfully builds a utopian society on the island, the game would continue with new gameplay mechanics and challenges. This could include managing resources and constructing public institutions and infrastructure, like railroads. The reader emphasizes that the point of this idea is not to make a political statement, but rather to create a game that builds on the franchise's previous iterations in a novel and engaging way.

While it may seem unusual for a large corporation like Nintendo to sponsor such a revolutionary concept, the reader points out that corporations often appropriate critiques of capitalism for monetary gain. They use the example of Disney's Rogue One, which tells a story of working-class people overthrowing an authoritarian empire, and how it ultimately helped redeem the company's reputation. The reader acknowledges that this idea may seem far-fetched, but they believe it would be a logical next step for the franchise.

They also emphasize that this is just one idea for how the franchise could evolve, and the important thing is for Nintendo to continue building on the series in innovative ways. The reader concludes by asking the question, "Is Pokémon Pokopia better than Animal Crossing?" Ultimately, the answer is up to individual interpretation, but the reader's idea offers a thought-provoking and unique perspective on the direction the franchise could take.