Keys Factory is launching a new wave of Switch 2 Animal Crossing New Horizons accessories, and it's about time

Animal Crossing New Horizons Switch 2 Edition arrived in January earlier this year, and at the time, I had hoped that we'd see some of the best Switch 2 accessories get the Animal Crossing treatment. Alas, while there was a steady flow of adorable new merch that popped up on the official Nintendo US and UK storefronts, there wasn't much in the way of new Switch 2 cases, controllers, and other goodies.

However, the fansite Animal Crossing World discovered that a new batch of Animal Crossing Switch 2 accessories by Keys Factory is incoming, at least in Japan anyway. Animal Crossing World showed off images on its Twitter (X) page that include a brand new Animal Crossing Switch 2 case, Switch 2 Joy-Con covers, and a range of cute game cart cases, all sporting Isabelle, K.K Slider, and Tommy and Timmy's adorable faces.

The listings for these accessories, which start at 1,762 yen at Amazon Japan (roughly $11), state that they'll be released on August 31 later this year, and so far, I've found no announcement that they'll be available outside of Japan. That's a shame, as these new accessories are super adorable and officially licensed by Nintendo to boot.

The Switch 2 case features a patchwork design, which showcases Isabelle in her pink Summer shirt on one side and K.K Slider on the other. There's also a range of iconic New Horizons villagers on the case, including my favorite boy, Brewster. After perusing some of the official images on Amazon Japan, I spotted that, much like the best Nintendo Switch 2 cases, it can store up to 6 physical games. Besides the case, there's also a Switch 2 cover available as part of this new range.

The cover hangs on the top edge of the handheld and drapes in front of its 7.9-inch display to keep it protected from general wear and tear. Timmy and Tommy Nook are plastered on the front, along with a lovely and fitting leaf pattern and silhouettes of a range of houses and tents. If you're a Timmy and Tommy fan, they're also present on a set of Joy-Con covers for this new set.

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The Switch 2 Joy-Con covers are my favorite accessories from this line, as they cleverly feature a dotted sewing pattern border. They're not made from fabric, but the design choice ties into the cottage core aesthetic of New Horizons perfectly. This same sewing design is found on the game card cases, of which there are three listings on Amazon Japan right now.

They range from a design featuring Isabelle, K.K Slider and Timmy and Tommy Nook again, who all appear to be the shining stars of these upcoming Switch 2 accessories. These cases appear to be able to store two physical Switch or Switch 2 games, and one of the best Nintendo Switch 2 microSD Express cards if you have one.

If we don't see these game card cases appear on US or UK digital shelves, it's those I'd be especially sad about. In the past, Keys Factory has released similar cases that showcased the Hylian Shield that I was desperate to get my hands on. However, these remained exclusive to Japan.

While a trip to Japan sounds nice, I don't quite have the number of Nook Miles required to visit just to grab some accessories. If and when these Animal Crossing accessories appear at US and UK retailers, I'll be sure to let you know.

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