'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Update 1.8.0 Brings 'Super Mario'-Themes Items, Warp Pipes, and More

The iconic "Super Mario" will be celebrating its 35th anniversary. Among the people who will join in rejoicing the anniversary are the "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" fans. Thanks to the new update that will bring some seasonal stuff and many "Super Mario"-themed goodies to the island.

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Experience "Super Mario" in your "Animal Crossing" island! Screengrab from Nintendo

'Animal Crossing' and 'Super Mario' Crossover

According to Nintendo Life, the next update of the hit simulation game will feature the legendary plumber, Mario, his brother, Luigi, Princess Peach, and even Bowser with clothes and items that are based on the characters and the hit franchise.

The announcement was made during Nintendo's Direct presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 17.

For those who want to dress up like their favorite "Super Mario" characters, "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" update 1.8.0 will bring wearable hats for Luigi, Mario, and even Wario, along with a crown from Princess Peach's wardrobe.

Plus, "ACNH" players can even get the iconic mustaches and the iconic brothers' full outfits.

Perhaps one of the most exciting additions to the game is a new way of traveling via the Warp Pipes, those massive green pipes from "Super Mario" that will practically teleport characters from one place on their islands to the next.

Interactive Items and Furniture Set

Moreover, Polygon also reported that a few other interactive elements from one of Nintendo's biggest franchises will make an appearance on the next "Animal Crossing" update.

The question blocks and flags enable players to create some playable "Super Mario" levels right at their island.

More items will be added, such as collectible coins, mushrooms, bricks, and Whomp blocks, along with a collection of different rugs and murals that "Animal Crossing" players can put on their virtual homes, meaning the next update will instead be a big one, with the entire collaboration has been teased on a video that is now up on the game's Twitter.

The update will be available on Feb. 25, but fans can expect the "Super Mario" furniture set and items will be available via Nook Shopping starting Mar. 1.

More 'ACNH' Seasonal Items Coming

But besides all the fun "Super Mario" stuff, what else could players expect from the next big update?

According to NintendoWire, some seasonal items will also be available starting on Mar. 1, including the Hinaningyou, a tiered doll display, as well as Blossom Lantern, which is part of the celebration for 'Girl's Day' on Mar. 3.

Furthermore, "ACNH" players will also get the chance to purchase a flaky π (Pi) Day pie in celebration of the scientific holiday on Mar. 14.

From Mar. 10 to Mar. 17, players can also celebrate St. Patrick's Day or Shamrock Day on the island with the Shamrock Rug, Shamrock Soda, and Shamrock Door Plate that will be available via the Nook Shopping app.

There will also be Shamrock Day-related clothing for this massive holiday.

Last but not least, Nintendo tends to give away some free stuff to anyone who downloads the game's update, and this time, "Animal Crossing" players will get a free "Super Mario" wallpaper for their homes.

Remember, the "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" update 1.8.0 will arrive on Feb. 25, but the items will start to become available on Mar. 1.

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