"Animal Crossing: New Horizons" (Nintendo, 2020) was released for Nintendo Switch a year ago at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. As cities locked down across the US, thousands of players found comfort and community in the cheerful game, developing their island, crafting supplies, catching critters, planting flowers and getting to know their villagers. Cozying up with this latest entry in the popular simulation series allowed players to travel to a virtual paradise island and pretend they weren't stuck indoors. The game is detailed and customizable, the stakes low and the characters adorable. Nintendo's seasonal updates to the game have brought new interactions and timely tasks to enhance gameplay.