A dedicated Animal Crossing: New Horizons player recently took on the ambitious task of recreating several iconic locations from Disco Elysium within Nintendo’s beloved life-simulation game. The impressive results quickly gained attention on social media, earning praise from Disco Elysium fans.
Disco Elysium made its debut on the Nintendo Switch in October 2021, arriving two years after its initial release. While the narrative-driven RPG shares little in common with Animal Crossing: New Horizons in terms of gameplay or genre, there are fans who appreciate both titles.
One such fan is Reddit user SpookySocks83, who has recently dedicated a significant amount of time to recreating the world of Disco Elysium within Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Their impressive work has resulted in over a dozen areas inspired by the critically acclaimed RPG from ZA/UM. These include iconic locations such as the Whirling-in-Rags cafeteria and attic, Harry’s messy hostel room, and the backyard featuring the haunting scene of the hanged man. Additionally, the fan recreated Evrart Claire's office and Bird's Nest Roy’s pawnshop in Martinaise, both of which are instantly recognizable to Disco Elysium enthusiasts.
As part of their creative process, SpookySocks83 made use of both their own island home and the houses of their Animal Crossing: New Horizons villagers. Following the game's 2.0 update in November 2021, which introduced the ability to customize villager homes after completing the Happy Home Paradise DLC storyline, players have more flexibility in designing spaces. SpookySocks83's intricate designs feature a wide array of furniture, indicating they’ve likely been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons for quite some time and have mastered the art of home design.