Editing Animal Crossing: New Leaf

{{Infobox Video Game
|title        = [[File:NL Logo English.png|200px|English logo]]
|image        = [[File:NL Box NA.jpg|250px|North American game cover]]
|caption      = North American game cover
|theme        = [[File:NL Title.flac]]
|developer    = {{Wp|Nintendo EAD}}
|publisher    = [[Nintendo]]
|director     = [[Isao Moro]]<br>[[Aya Kyogoku]]
|series       = ''[[Animal Crossing (series)|Animal Crossing]]''
|released     = {{Flag|JPN}} November 8, 2012<ref name="JPN release date">{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120831182111/https://www.nintendo-master.com/xtnews/news-31632_animal_crossing__jump_out_date_au_japon.htm|title=Animal Crossing : Jump Out daté au Japon|archive-date=August 31, 2012|date=August 28, 2012|author=sebdu60|site=Nintendo Master|language=French}}</ref><br>{{Flag|KOR}} February 7, 2013<ref name="KOR release date">https://www.nintendo.co.kr/PR/press_list.php?cPage1=1&cPage2=1&idx=69&press_div=P</ref><br>{{Flag|USA}} June 9, 2013<ref name="USA release date">https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/archive/02-14-2013/</ref><br>{{Flag|EUR}} June 14, 2013<br>{{Flag|AUS}} June 15, 2013
|genre        = Simulation
|languages    = {{Flag|USA}} <small>English, French, Spanish</small><br>{{Flag|JPN}} <small>Japanese</small><br>{{Flag|EUR}} {{Flag|AUS}} <small>English, French, Italian, German, Spanish</small><br>{{Flag|KOR}} <small>Korean</small>
|modes        = Single-player<br>Multiplayer <small>(1–4 player local wireless/online)</small>
|ratings      = {{Rating|ACB=G|CERO=A|ESRB=E|GRAC=All|PEGI=3|RARS=0+|USK=0}}
|platforms    = [[Nintendo 3DS]]
|media        = Nintendo 3DS Game Card<br>Nintendo eShop digital download
|requirements = 6,002 Blocks <small>(digital download only)</small>
|strategywiki = Animal Crossing: New Leaf
}}
'''''Animal Crossing: New Leaf'''''{{Note|name=Japanese|{{Nihongo foot|とびだせどうぶつの森|Tobidase Doubutsu no Mori|Animal Forest: Jump Out}}}} is a simulation game for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] released on November 8, 2012. It is the fourth main installment in the {{SER}} released outside of Japan.

An open-ended game, {{NL|short|nolink}} follows a player-controlled human living in a town populated with animals and performing various tasks, such as interacting with characters and collecting items. As is with all games in the {{SER}}, the game is synced to the system clock, which affects gameplay based on the current time and day. {{NL|short|nolink}} sees the introduction of the player undertaking the role as [[mayor]] of the town, allowing for added freedom and customisation.

In November 2016, {{NL|short|nolink}} received a free expansion titled {{NLWa}}. It was first released on November 2, 2016. The update included new gameplay features and the inclusion of [[amiibo]] support.

==Development and unveiling==
{{See also|Animal Crossing: New Leaf/Staff|label1=List of Animal Crossing: New Leaf staff}}
[[File:AC3DS 1.png|thumb|left|250px|Early footage of {{NL|short|nolink}} revealed at E3 2010.]]
{{NL|nolink}} was first unveiled during E3 2010, on June 15th, 2010.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/06/15/e3-2010-animal-crossing-3ds-announced E3 2010: Animal Crossing 3DS Announced]</ref> During Nintendo's E3 2010 conference, a [https://youtu.be/ujToXzIzFHg non-playable demo] showcased footage of the game, and it was announced that the player would undertake the role as mayor of the town,<ref>[https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/previewArt.cfm?artid=23365 Nintendo World Report - Animal Crossing: New Leaf]</ref> with the goal of making it a better place to live.<ref>[http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=17921 Official Nintendo Magazine - E3 2010: Animal Crossing 3DS announced]</ref> At this time, the game was then untitled, given a working title of just ''Animal Crossing''. Additional gameplay footage was released on September 29, 2010 at the Nintendo 3DS Conference.<ref>[https://youtu.be/yMTyrHcMYlw Animal Crossing 3DS - Nintendo Conference 2010]</ref>

Early work and planning for the English localization of {{NL|short|nolink}} began in late 2010, according to [https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Reiko_Ninomiya Reiko Ninomiya] of Nintendo Treehouse. Ninomiya explained, "We worked with the development team and brainstormed ideas for events and items, and even how some of the old characters and events could be twisted and changed and have them evolve as well." <ref name = "reiko">[https://youtu.be/pgg62DMyzyA Inside the Treehouse with Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Localizing Animal Crossing (Ep 1)]</ref> New gameplay footage was revealed at the Nintendo World Expo in January 2011.<ref>[https://youtu.be/RMsoBoJRwYE Animal Crossing 3DS - New Footage 19/1/2011]</ref> 

On June 7, 2011, {{NL|short|nolink}} received its first full-length gameplay trailer as part of E3 2011.<ref>[https://youtu.be/tgIy5YZKp-8 Nintendo 3DS - Animal Crossing E3 Trailer]</ref> An additional trailer was released as part of the Nintendo 3DS Conference in September 2011.<ref>[https://youtu.be/mYOyLzmp62E Animal Crossing 3DS Trailer (September 13, 2011)]</ref> A developer roundtable hosted in September 2011 revealed additional information about the game, such as expanded clothing and customisation options, and formally introduced [[Isabelle]] as the mayor's assistant.<ref>[https://youtu.be/b-HIlN9bnj0 Animal Crossing (3DS) - Developer Roundtable]</ref>

Full localization of {{NL|short|nolink}} began in March 2012, according to Reiko Ninomiya; "The actual translation we started in, I'd like to put the pin right around March 2012. So we did English, French, and Spanish for our region and we got to work really closely together with Nintendo of Europe as well." <ref name = "reiko"></ref>

During a Nintendo Direct hosted on April 21, 2012, the game's Japanese title was announced {{Note|name=Japanese}} and the game was given a release window of Fall 2012. A Japanese exclusive Animal Crossing Direct premiered on October 5, 2012, showcasing more of the game's new features.<ref>[https://youtu.be/WxxZLdJOQs8 Animal Crossing Direct (Nintendo 3DS)]</ref> On October 25, 2012, a Nintendo Direct announced the game's localized subtitle as {{NL|nolink}} and was set to launch overseas in early 2013.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4QFbibEnX8 Nintendo Direct 10.25.12]</ref> The definitive release dates of the game for North America, Europe, and Australia, were announced in a Nintendo Direct on February 14, 2013.<ref>[https://youtu.be/cntz1GyM1Bs Nintendo Direct 2.14.2013]</ref>

==Gameplay==
Like previous ''Animal Crossing'' games before it, {{NL|short|nolink}} is an open-ended simulation game where the player takes the role of a human moving into a town of animals. Tasks the player can partake in include socializing with villagers, collecting items, catching fish and bugs, and paying off their [[home loan]]. The game takes place in real-time, meaning the in-game time of day and year matches that of the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. The time of day and year affects aspects of gameplay such as whether or not shops are open or villagers are awake, seasonal events, and the availability of certain fish, bugs, and items. Up to four players can live in a town, with each one having their own house.

===Premise===
[[File:NL Rover Name.png|thumb|210px|left|Rover talking to the player during the opening introduction to {{NL|short|nolink}}.]]
The game begins with the player's train ride moving into their new town. On the train, they are greeted by [[Rover]], whose questions determine the player's appearance. When the first player arrives in town, they are greeted by [[Isabelle]] and three [[Villager|villagers]], who believe them to be the new mayor of the town; all subsequent players are instead greeted as standard residents. 

[[File:NL Mayor Welcome.png|200px|thumb|right|Isabelle welcoming the new mayor to town.]]
The mayor's secretary, [[Isabelle]], takes the player to the [[town hall]], where she gives the player their [[Town Pass Card]] and encourages them to visit [[Nook's Homes]] on main street to find a place to live. The player is then introduced to [[Tom Nook]], who offers to build them a house.

After choosing a location for their new home, Isabelle informs the player they need to increase their town approval rating as mayor, which is done by performing various day-to-day tasks in the town. When a player's approval rating reaches one hundred percent, the ability to build [[Public works project|public works projects]] and enact [[Ordinance|ordinances]] as mayor is unlocked.

===Mayor===
{{Main|Mayor#The player as mayor (New Leaf)}}
As the mayor of the town, the player is given the task to make it a better place to live and achieve a "perfect town" [[Environment_rating|environment rating]] status. This can be done through the mayor's ability to build [[Public works project|public works projects]], which are outdoor structures (such as bridges, benches, and various amenities) that can be placed around town, for a new level of added customisation to the {{SER|nolink}}. The mayor can also enact [[Ordinance|ordinances]], which changes an aspect of the town, such as the opening hours of stores or the price of items. Only the first player to move to the town is mayor; all subsequent players are standard residents and cannot perform the duties of mayor.

===Multiplayer===
{{Main|Multiplayer#In Animal Crossing: New Leaf}}
[[File:NL Multiplayer.jpg|thumb|210px|left|{{NL|short|nolink}} supports four-person multiplayer.]]
The town can facilitate up to four playable residents on the same game cartridge, with four-person simultaneous multiplayer supported through online means and local wireless. {{NL|short|nolink}} places heightened emphasis on multiplayer and connection features due to the added online functionality of the [[Nintendo 3DS]], compared to past [[Nintendo]] systems.

{{NL|short|nolink}} introduces the "[[Multiplayer#Best_friends|best friend]]" system, which allows for an instant message-exchange function, the ability to play online mini-games through [[Tortimer_Island#Club_Tortimer|Club Tortimer]], visit other player's towns via the [[Dream Suite]], and view player's homes at the [[Happy Home Showcase]]. {{NL|short|nolink}} co-director [[Aya Kyogoku]] explained this was done in order to "feel the presence of others" within the game, building upon the original mission of {{DnM}} - "encouraging communication among different players." <ref name="GDC14">{{Cite web|author=Katsuya Eguchi, Aya Kyogoku|url=https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1020809/How-to-Turn-a-New|title=How to Turn a New Leaf at the Animal Crossing|date-March 19, 2014|site=GDC Vault}}</ref>

On October 4, 2023, it was announced that Nintendo will discontinue online play and functionality for the Nintendo 3DS by early April 2024, after which it would no longer be possible to play {{NL|short|nolink}} online.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/63227/|title=Announcement of Discontinuation of Online Services for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software|date=October 4, 2023|retrieved=October 4, 2023|site=Nintendo Support|author=Nintendo Support}}</ref> Online play ended on April 8, 2024 at 4 PM PDT, but [[StreetPass]] functionality remains available.
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==={{NLWa|nolink}}===
[[File:NLWa Campground.png|thumb|210px|right|The campground as introduced in {{NLWa|short}}.]]
{{Main|Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo}}
{{NL|short|nolink}} received a free major content expansion titled {{NLWa|short}} in November 2016. The update was previously announced on July 20, 2016, with the promise of added [[amiibo]] figure and card support, with a release date announced for that autumn.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Damien McFerran|date=July 20, 2016|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/07/autumn_animal_crossing_new_leaf_update_to_bring_amiibo_figure_and_card_support|title=Autumn Animal Crossing: New Leaf Update To Bring amiibo Figure And Card Support|site=Nintendo Life}}</ref> On November 2, 2016, the update was fully unveiled as {{NLWa|short|nolink}} in a 16-minute Animal Crossing Direct, and was released that same day.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Nintendo|date=November 2, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bk3dAR0M68|title=Animal Crossing Direct 11.2.2016|site=YouTube}}</ref>

The {{NLWa|short|nolink}} update saw several new features added to the game; notably, the addition of the [[campground]], run by [[Harvey]], a new location that facilitates [[amiibo]] support. [[Wisp]] also returns to the {{SER}}, allowing the player to scan in [[amiibo]] cards and figures, to invite villagers and special characters to the [[campground]]. Additionally, the update increases the total villager count from to 399; with 14 entirely new villagers, and 46 returning from {{DnM}}.

==Features==
===Locations===
New locations in {{NL|short|nolink}} include [[Main Street]], [[Timmy and Tommy's store]], [[Nook's Homes]], [[Kicks]], [[Club LOL]], the [[Garden Shop]], [[Photo Booth]], [[Dream Suite]], [[Happy Home Showcase]], [[Tortimer Island]], and [[Re-Tail]]. Several locations from previous games, such as the [[museum]] and the [[Able Sisters]], return as well.

===Items===
{{NL|short|nolink}} introduces several new items, such as [[sea creature]]s that can be donated to the museum, statues that can be donated to the museum as [[art]], wall-mounted [[furniture]], bottoms, socks, and shoes. Additionally, the appearance of furniture can now be [[Furniture customization|customized]] at [[Re-Tail]].

===Miscellaneous===
{{NL|short|nolink}} introduces many other new features for the {{SER}}, some of the most notable being:
*Each personality now has its own pitch of [[Animalese]]; in previous games, the variants were limited to male, female, and [[cranky]] male.
*The player can now pick the town layout while on the train when the game starts, rather than being assigned a random map.
*House exteriors can now be [[House customization|customized]] to reflect various styles.
*Flowers now drip with water once a watering can has been used on them, allowing the player to know whether they've watered it or not. After this, the flowers that have been watered start to shine.
*The player can communicate with another player even if they are in a different town.
*Villagers are now more active in the town environment, being capable of fishing, shaking trees, entering buildings, and more.
*The player can now choose where they want their house.

==Characters==
===Special characters===
{{See also|Animal Crossing: New Leaf/Characters}}
{{See also|Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo#amiibo and new villagers}}
{{NL|nolink}} introduces thirteen new [[special characters]], while only one old special character returns after being absent in both {{WW|short}} and {{CF|short}}.

====New special characters====
<gallery mode="" widths=80px>
Cyrus NL.png| '''[[Cyrus]]'''<br>[[Customization|Customizing]] items
Digby NL.png| '''[[Digby]]'''<br>[[Happy Home Showcase]]
DJ K.K. NL.png| '''[[DJ KK]]'''<br>[[List of K.K. Slider songs|Song]] remixes
Grams NL.png| '''[[Grams]]'''<br>[[Tortimer Island]] ([[medal]] shop)
Isabelle NL.png| '''[[Isabelle]]'''<br>[[Town Hall]] secretary
Leif NL.png| '''[[Leif]]'''<br>[[Garden Shop]] owner and [[Weeding Day]] host
Leila NL.png| '''[[Leila]]'''<br>Buys items for a cheap price on [[Tortimer Island]]
Leilani NL.png| '''[[Leilani]]'''<br>[[Tortimer Island]] ([[tour]]s)
Luna NL.png| '''[[Luna]]'''<br>[[Dream]]s
Reese NL.png| '''[[Reese]]'''<br>Buying and selling at [[Re-Tail]]
Papa Snowman NL.png| '''[[Snowman (New Leaf)|Snowman]]'''<br>Unique [[furniture]]
Snowmam NL.png| '''[[Snowmam]]'''<br>Giving [[players]] [[furniture]] in the [[Ice Series]]
Snowtyke NL.png| '''[[Snowtyke]]'''<br>Unique [[furniture]]
</gallery>

====Returning special character====
<gallery mode="" widths=80px>
Porter NL.png| '''[[Porter]]'''<br>[[Train Station]]
</gallery>

===Villagers===
{{See also|Villager/New Leaf}}
There are a total of 333 villagers in {{NL|short|nolink}}, which is 123 more than {{CF}}. 100 new villagers have been added, 24 have returned after being absent from {{WW|short|nolink}} and {{CF|short|nolink}}, and one—[[Champ]]—has been removed. Additionally, two new personality types—[[big sister]] and [[smug]]—and two new villager species—[[hamster]] and [[deer]]—have been added.

====New villagers====
<gallery mode="" widths=80px>
Agnes NLWa.png| '''[[Agnes]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[pig]]
Annalisa NLWa.png| '''[[Annalisa]]'''<br>[[Normal]] [[anteater]]
Apple NLWa.png | '''[[Apple]]'''<br>[[Peppy]] [[hamster]]
Bam NLWa.png | '''[[Bam]]'''<br>[[Jock]] [[deer]]
Barold NLWa.png | '''[[Barold]]'''<br>[[Lazy]] [[bear cub]]
Beardo NLWa.png | '''[[Beardo]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[bear]]
Beau NLWa.png | '''[[Beau]]'''<br>[[Lazy]] [[deer]]
Benjamin NLWa.png | '''[[Benjamin]]'''<br>[[Lazy]] [[dog]]
Bianca NLWa.png | '''[[Bianca]]'''<br>[[Peppy]] [[tiger]]
Blanche NLWa.png | '''[[Blanche]]'''<br>[[Snooty]] [[ostrich]]
Bonbon NLWa.png | '''[[Bonbon]]'''<br>[[Peppy]] [[rabbit]]
Broffina NLWa.png | '''[[Broffina]]'''<br>[[Snooty]] [[chicken]]
Bruce NLWa.png | '''[[Bruce]]'''<br>[[Cranky]] [[deer]]
Canberra NLWa.png | '''[[Canberra]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[koala]]
Celia NLWa.png | '''[[Celia]]'''<br>[[Normal]] [[eagle]]
Chadder NLWa.png | '''[[Chadder]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[mouse]]
Cherry NLWa.png | '''[[Cherry]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[dog]]
Chops NLWa.png | '''[[Chops]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[pig]]
Claudia NLWa.png | '''[[Claudia]]'''<br>[[Snooty]] [[tiger]]
Clay NLWa.png | '''[[Clay]]'''<br>[[Lazy]] [[hamster]]
Coach NLWa.png | '''[[Coach]]'''<br>[[Jock]] [[bull]]
Cole NLWa.png | '''[[Cole]]'''<br>[[Lazy]] [[rabbit]]
Colton NLWa.png | '''[[Colton]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[horse]]
Cranston NLWa.png | '''[[Cranston]]'''<br>[[Lazy]] [[ostrich]]
Croque NLWa.png | '''[[Croque]]'''<br>[[Cranky]] [[frog (species)|frog]]
Deirdre NLWa.png | '''[[Deirdre]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[deer]]
Deli NLWa.png | '''[[Deli]]'''<br>[[Lazy]] [[monkey]]
Diana NLWa.png | '''[[Diana]]'''<br>[[Snooty]] [[deer]]
Diva NLWa.png | '''[[Diva]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[frog (species)|frog]]
Drago NLWa.png | '''[[Drago]]'''<br>[[Lazy]] [[alligator]]
Erik NLWa.png | '''[[Erik]]'''<br>[[Lazy]] [[deer]]
Eugene NLWa.png | '''[[Eugene]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[koala]]
Fauna NLWa.png | '''[[Fauna]]'''<br>[[Normal]] [[deer]]
Flip NLWa.png | '''[[Flip]]'''<br>[[Jock]] [[monkey]]
Flo NLWa.png | '''[[Flo]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[penguin]]
Flora NLWa.png | '''[[Flora]]'''<br>[[Peppy]] [[ostrich]]
Flurry NLWa.png | '''[[Flurry]]'''<br>[[Normal]] [[hamster]]
Frita NLWa.png | '''[[Frita]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[sheep]]
Fuchsia NLWa.png | '''[[Fuchsia]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[deer]]
Gayle NLWa.png | '''[[Gayle]]'''<br>[[Normal]] [[alligator]]
Graham NLWa.png | '''[[Graham]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[hamster]]
Greta NLWa.png | '''[[Greta]]'''<br>[[Snooty]] [[mouse]]
Hamlet NLWa.png | '''[[Hamlet]]'''<br>[[Jock]] [[hamster]]
Hamphrey NLWa.png | '''[[Hamphrey]]'''<br>[[Cranky]] [[hamster]]
Hans NLWa.png | '''[[Hans]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[gorilla]]
Hazel NLWa.png | '''[[Hazel]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[squirrel]]
Henry NLWa.png | '''[[Henry]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[frog (species)|frog]]
Hippeux NLWa.png | '''[[Hippeux]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[hippo]]
Jacques NLWa.png | '''[[Jacques]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[bird]]
Julian NLWa.png | '''[[Julian]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[horse]]
Katt NLWa.png | '''[[Katt]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[cat]]
Keaton NLWa.png | '''[[Keaton]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[eagle]]
Ken NLWa.png | '''[[Ken]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[chicken]]
Kevin NLWa.png | '''[[Kevin]]'''<br>[[Jock]] [[pig]]
Klaus NLWa.png | '''[[Klaus]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[bear]]
Kyle NLWa.png | '''[[Kyle]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[wolf]]
Lionel NLWa.png | '''[[Lionel]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[lion]]
Lopez NLWa.png | '''[[Lopez]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[deer]]
Lucha NLWa.png | '''[[Lucha]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[bird]]
Lyman NLWa.png | '''[[Lyman]]'''<br>[[Jock]] [[koala]]
Marcie NLWa.png | '''[[Marcie]]'''<br>[[Normal]] [[kangaroo]]
Marshal NLWa.png | '''[[Marshal]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[squirrel]]
Merengue NLWa.png | '''[[Merengue]]'''<br>[[Normal]] [[rhinoceros]]
Mira NLWa.png | '''[[Mira]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[rabbit]]
Molly NLWa.png | '''[[Molly]]'''<br>[[Normal]] [[duck]]
Muffy NLWa.png | '''[[Muffy]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[sheep]]
Naomi NLWa.png | '''[[Naomi]]'''<br>[[Snooty]] [[cow]]
Olaf NLWa.png | '''[[Olaf]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[anteater]]
Pancetti NLWa.png | '''[[Pancetti]]'''<br>[[Snooty]] [[pig]]
Papi NLWa.png | '''[[Papi]]'''<br>[[Lazy]] [[horse]]
Pashmina NLWa.png | '''[[Pashmina]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[goat]]
Peck NLWa.png | '''[[Peck]]'''<br>[[Jock]] [[bird]]
Penelope NLWa.png | '''[[Penelope]]'''<br>[[Peppy]] [[mouse]]
Phil NLWa.png | '''[[Phil]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[ostrich]]
Phoebe NLWa.png | '''[[Phoebe]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[ostrich]]
Pietro NLWa.png | '''[[Pietro]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[sheep]]
Quillson NLWa.png | '''[[Quillson]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[duck]]
Renée NLWa.png | '''[[Renée]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[rhinoceros]]
Rocket NLWa.png | '''[[Rocket]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[gorilla]]
Rodney NLWa.png | '''[[Rodney]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[hamster]]
Rooney NLWa.png | '''[[Rooney]]'''<br>[[Cranky]] [[kangaroo]]
Rory NLWa.png | '''[[Rory]]'''<br>[[Jock]] [[lion]]
Rudy NLWa.png | '''[[Rudy]]'''<br>[[Jock]] [[cat]]
Shari NLWa.png | '''[[Shari]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[monkey]]
Sheldon NLWa.png | '''[[Sheldon]]'''<br>[[Jock]] [[squirrel]]
Shep NLWa.png | '''[[Shep]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[dog]]
Skye NLWa.png | '''[[Skye]]'''<br>[[Normal]] [[wolf]]
Sly NLWa.png | '''[[Sly]]'''<br>[[Jock]] [[alligator]]
Soleil NLWa.png | '''[[Soleil]]'''<br>[[Snooty]] [[hamster]]
Sparro NLWa.png | '''[[Sparro]]'''<br>[[Jock]] [[bird]]
Sprinkle NLWa.png | '''[[Sprinkle]]'''<br>[[Peppy]] [[penguin]]
Tammy NLWa.png | '''[[Tammy]]'''<br>[[Big sister]] [[bear cub]]
Tex NLWa.png | '''[[Tex]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[penguin]]
Tia NLWa.png | '''[[Tia]]'''<br>[[Normal]] [[elephant]]
Timbra NLWa.png | '''[[Timbra]]'''<br>[[Snooty]] [[sheep]]
Tucker NLWa.png | '''[[Tucker]]'''<br>[[Lazy]] [[elephant]]
Vic NLWa.png | '''[[Vic]]'''<br>[[Cranky]] [[bull]]
Walt NLWa.png | '''[[Walt]]'''<br>[[Cranky]] [[kangaroo]]
Zell NLWa.png | '''[[Zell]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[deer]]
Zucker NLWa.png | '''[[Zucker]]'''<br>[[Lazy]] [[octopus (species)|octopus]]
</gallery>

====Returning villagers====
24 villagers return from {{DnM}}, {{DnM+}}, {{PG}}, and the Japan-exclusive {{DnMe+}}. Seven villagers (marked {{E+ icon}} below) initially only appeared in the latter game and receive localized names for the first time. Seven of the returning villagers have their personalities changed.
<gallery mode="" widths=80px>
Anicotti NLWa.png| '''[[Anicotti]]'''<br>[[Peppy]] [[mouse]]
Annalise NLWa.png| '''[[Annalise]]'''<br>[[Snooty]] [[horse]]
Ava NLWa.png| '''[[Ava]]'''<br>[[Normal]] [[chicken]]
Bangle NLWa.png| '''[[Bangle]]'''<br>[[Peppy]] [[tiger]]
Bertha NLWa.png| '''[[Bertha]]'''<br>[[Normal]] [[hippo]]
Biff NLWa.png| '''[[Biff]]'''<br>[[Jock]] [[hippo]]
Bubbles NLWa.png| '''[[Bubbles]]'''<br>[[Peppy]] [[hippo]]
Cally NLWa.png| '''[[Cally]]'''<br>[[Normal]] [[squirrel]]
Charlise NLWa.png| '''[[Charlise]]''' {{E+ icon}}<br>[[Big sister]] [[bear]]<br><small>(formerly [[peppy]])</small>
Cheri NLWa.png| '''[[Cheri]]'''<br>[[Peppy]] [[bear cub]]
Cobb NLWa.png| '''[[Cobb]]'''<br>[[Jock]] [[pig]]
Curlos NLWa.png| '''[[Curlos]]''' {{E+ icon}}<br>[[Smug]] [[sheep]]<br><small>(formerly [[cranky]])</small>
Doc NLWa.png| '''[[Doc]]'''<br>[[Lazy]] [[rabbit]]
Frank NLWa.png| '''[[Frank]]''' {{E+ icon}}<br>[[Cranky]] [[eagle]]
Gruff NLWa.png| '''[[Gruff]]'''<br>[[Cranky]] [[goat]]
Kidd NLWa.png| '''[[Kidd]]''' {{E+ icon}}<br>[[Smug]] [[goat]]<br><small>(formerly [[lazy]])</small>
Leonardo NLWa.png| '''[[Leonardo]]''' {{E+ icon}}<br>[[Jock]] [[tiger]]
O'Hare NLWa.png| '''[[O'Hare]]'''<br>[[Smug]] [[rabbit]]<br><small>(formerly [[cranky]])</small>
Ozzie NLWa.png| '''[[Ozzie]]'''<br>[[Lazy]] [[koala]]
Paula NLWa.png| '''[[Paula]]''' {{E+ icon}}<br>[[Big sister]] [[bear]]<br><small>(formerly [[peppy]])</small>
Ricky NLWa.png| '''[[Ricky]]'''<br>[[Cranky]] [[squirrel]]
Sylvia NLWa.png| '''[[Sylvia]]''' {{E+ icon}}<br>[[Big sister]] [[kangaroo]]<br><small>(formerly [[snooty]])</small>
T-Bone NLWa.png| '''[[T-Bone]]'''<br>[[Cranky]] [[bull]]<br><small>(formerly [[lazy]])</small>
Velma NLWa.png| '''[[Velma]]'''<br>[[Snooty]] [[goat]]
</gallery>

==Release==
[[File:Nintendo 2DS NL.jpg|thumb|210px|right|[[Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo 2DS]] bundled with {{NL|short|nolink}}.]]

==={{NL|nolink}}===
{{NL|nolink}} was first released on November 8, 2012 in Japan, and in South Korea on February 7, 2013.<ref name="JPN release date"/><ref name="KOR release date"/> The game was released internationally across June 2013, releasing in North America on June 9, <ref name="USA release date"/> in Europe on June 14, and Australia on June 15, 2013.

===Special edition consoles===
{{Main|Nintendo 3DS#Animal Crossing models and bundles}}

A special edition {{SER|short}}-themed [[Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo 3DS XL]] console was released alongside {{NL|short|nolink}} in North America, Europe, and Japan, circa 2013. It contained a copy of {{NL|nolink}} pre-installed. A standard red-and-white themed [[Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo 2DS]] bundled with {{NL|short|nolink}} was also released in Europe.

==Reception==
===Critical reception===
{| class="styled color-series" style="float: right; text-align: center;" |
|-
!Publication
!Rating
|-
|{{wp|Famitsu|Famitsu}}
|39/40<ref>[http://www.polygon.com/2012/10/31/3580050/japan-review-check-animal-crossing-dynasty-warriors-silent-hill Polygon - Japan review check: Animal Crossing, Dynasty Warriors, Silent Hill]</ref>
|-
|{{wp|GameSpot|GameSpot}}
|8/10<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/animal-crossing-new-leaf/reviews/animal-crossing-new-leaf-review-6409125/ GameSpot - Animal Crossing: New Leaf Review]</ref>
|-
|{{wp|IGN|IGN}}
|9.6/10<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/04/animal-crossing-new-leaf-review IGN - New Leaf Review]</ref>
|-
|{{wp|Metacritic|Metacritic}}{{note|at an average of 70 reviews}}
| 88%<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/animal-crossing-new-leaf ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf'' on Metacritic]</ref>
|}
{{NL|short|nolink}} received generally positive reviews and ratings upon release. Its visuals were a key point for praise, with the 3D features well-commended. The more in-depth gameplay and details offered from previous ''Animal Crossing'' games were also viewed positively, along with the presence of enough new content to keep the game exciting.

===Sales===
In Japan, {{NL|short|nolink}} sold over 600,000 copies in its first week,<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/news/big-in-japan-november-5-11-animal-crossing-new-leaf-6400172 GameSpot - Big in Japan November 5-11: Animal Crossing: New Leaf]</ref> and went on to become the top-selling Nintendo 3DS game in the country at over 2 million units. The game has sold 13.05 million global units as of September 30, 2023, making it the second best-selling game in the {{SER}} behind {{NH|short}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/3ds.html|title=IR Information : Financial Data - Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo 3DS Software|site=Nintendo}}</ref>

==Update history==
<div align=center style="font-size: 1.6em;>'''Current Version:</div>
<div align=center style="font-size: 1.4em;>Ver. 1.5 (Released December 8, 2016 in {{Flag|USA}} and {{Flag|EUR}})'''</div>

{{NL|nolink}} was the first game in the {{SER|nolink}} to receive updates via the Nintendo eShop, which primarily focused on fixing bugs in the game, with the exception of {{NLWa}}.

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="text-align:left; width:100%; line-height:14px"
{{ChangelogTop|fullwidth=true|version-size=150px}}
{{Changelog
|version = 1.5<ref name=NLUpdates>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/3ds/soft/egdj/update/index.html</ref>
|date = {{Flag|JPN}} November 23, 2016<br>{{Flag|KOR}} December 1, 2016<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.kr/3DS/software/animal_forest/item/update.html?scorll=1</ref><br>{{Flag|USA}}/{{Flag|EUR}} December 8, 2016<ref>https://mynintendonews.com/2016/12/08/animal-crossing-new-leaf-has-been-updated-to-version-1-5/</ref>
|changelog=
:''Official changelog:''
*Fixed a bug that results in error code [004-6006] to be displayed when receiving a present from [[town hall]] or from the [[campground]].
*Additional issues were adjusted to make the game more comfortable to play.
}}
{{Changelog
|version = [[Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo|1.4]]<ref name=NLUpdates/>
|date = {{Flag|JPN}}/{{Flag|USA}}/{{Flag|EUR}} November 2, 2016
|changelog=
:[[File:NLa Home Menu Icon.png|20px|link=]] '''''[[Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo]]'''''
}}
{{Changelog
|version = 1.1<ref name=NLUpdates/>
|date = {{Flag|JPN}}/{{Flag|KOR}} March 3, 2013<ref name=NLUpdates/><br>{{Flag|USA}}/{{Flag|EUR}} June 2013
|changelog=
:[[File:Isabelle NL Icon.png|20px|link=]] '''Initial release''' for North America and Europe.
:''Official changelog:''
*Fixed an issue that could cause an error to occur when launching a game
*Fixed an issue that could result in a error when entering a [[police station]].
*Additional issues were adjusted to make the game more comfortable to play.
}}
{{Changelog
|version = 1.0
|date = {{Flag|JPN}} November 8, 2012<br>{{Flag|KOR}} February 7, 2013
|changelog =
:[[File:Isabelle NL Icon.png|20px|link=]] '''Initial release''' for Japan and South Korea
}}
|}

==Related media==
{{NL|nolink}} received three tie-in [[List of Animal Crossing manga|manga]] in Japan: ''[[Tobidase Doubutsu no Mori: Minna de Seseragi Mura Life]]'', ''[[Tobidase Doubutsu no Mori (manga)|Tobidase Doubutsu no Mori]]'', and ''[[Tobidase Doubutsu no Mori: Harikiri Sonchō Ippē!]]''.

==Gallery==
{{Gallery}}
<gallery>
Boy 1 NL.png|Male [[player]]
Girl 1 NL.png|Female player
Isabelle NL.png|[[Isabelle]]
Bill NL.png|[[Bill]]
Curt NL.png|[[Curt]]
Fauna NL.png|[[Fauna]]
Leif NL.png|[[Leif]]
Kapp'n NL.png|[[Kapp'n]]
Digby NL.png|[[Digby]]
</gallery>

==Videos==
===Trailers===
{{YouTube|tgIy5YZKp-8|250|left|E3 2011 Trailer (June 7th, 2011)|height=230px}}
{{YouTube|895koqZvihI|250|left|2012 Trailer (October 25th, 2012)|height=230px}}
{{YouTube|M_UmQ0S1C10|250|left|2013 Trailer (February 14th, 2013)|height=230px}}
{{YouTube|GC80YgCckog|250|left|Tourism Trailer (April 8th, 2013)|height=230px}}
{{YouTube|z09iRo44Mcs|250|left|Launch Trailer (June 5th, 2013)|height=230px}}
{{YouTube|H_75G1cRw9Q|250|left|North America TV Commercial (2013)|height=230px}}
{{clear}}

==Music==
{{TableTop Music|title={{NL|nolink}}}}
|-
| Animal Crossing: New Leaf Title (E3 2011 Presentation)
| {{NL|nolink}}
| [[File:NL Title (E3 2011 Presentation).flac]]
|
|-
| Animal Crossing: New Leaf Title (Tokyo Game Show 2011 Presentation)
| {{NL|nolink}}
| [[File:NL Title (Tokyo Game Show 2011 Presentation).flac]]
|
|-
{{TableFooter}}

==Trivia==
*In the Wii U version of ''[[mariowiki:Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze|Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' , one of [[mariowiki:Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong]]'s idle animation sees him pull out a blue Nintendo 3DS XL. Sound effects from one of four games, including {{NL|nolink}}, can be heard. This easter egg does not return in the Nintendo Switch port.

==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
|ja=とびだせ どうぶつの森
|ja-r=Tobidase Doubutsu no Mori
|ja-m=Animal Forest: Jump Out
|es=Animal Crossing: New Leaf
|es-m=-
|fr=Animal Crossing: New Leaf
|fr-m=-
|de=Animal Crossing: New Leaf
|de-m=-
|it=Animal Crossing: New Leaf
|it-m=-
|ko=튀어나와요 동물의 숲
|ko-r=Twieonawayo Dongmul-ui Sup
|ko-m=Animal Forest: Jump Out
}}

==Notes==
{{Note list}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Other Wikis
| strategywiki = 1
| wikipedia = 1
}}
*[https://www.animal-crossing.com/newleaf/ Official North American website]
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/egdj/index.html Official Japanese website]

{{Navbox NL}}
{{Navbox Animal Crossing series}}
[[Category:Animal Crossing series]]
[[Category:Video games]]
[[Category:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS]]

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