Summary
Players continue to find a number of ways to bring their favorite pop-culture franchises into the world ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, including one fan who designed their island to look like Bikini Bottom fromSpongeBob SquarePants. While there have been few updates to the game since it launched in 2020, the extensive customization options and ability to remake iconic characters and locations inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonshave kept fans invested in the cozy life-sim title.
Serving as the hometown of the titular SpongeBob, Bikini Bottom is a city at the bottom of the sea that features beloved locations like the Krusty Krab restaurant, Plankton’s Chum Bucket, Jellyfish Fields, Mussel Beach, Goo Lagoon and more. While there are a number ofvideo games featuringSpongeBob SquarePants, one cleverAnimal Crossingplayer put their creativity to the test and brought the oceanic city above the water inNew Horizons.
Animal Crossingfan angiesmdrnlife shared a series of snapshots showcasing how they transformed theirNew Horizonsisland into the colorful Bikini Bottom, blending familiar locales, character stand-ins, and meme-worthy episode references to bring the world ofSpongeBobto life. Using theisland customization tools inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, the OP created replicas of SpongeBob’s bedroom, Sandy’s Treedome, Mrs. Puff’s Boating School, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy’s lair, Goofy Goober’s Ice Cream Party Boat, and even the final resting place of Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen, among other instantly recognizable spots from the hit animated series. They then dressed up Derwin as SpongeBob, Octavian as Squidward, Paolo as Patrick, Sylvana as Sandy, and styled other beloved Villagers as the denizens of theirNew HorizonsBikini Bottom.
Bikini Bottom in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
FellowNew HorizonsandSpongeBob SquarePantsfans showered the Bikini Bottom island design with adoration, with many happy to see their favorite Nickelodeon characters entering the world ofAnimal Crossing. The Bikini Bottom island joins a number ofpop-culture crossovers inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsto catch the attention of online community members, with the likes ofBreaking Bad,Spirited Away,Twin Peaks, and theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesamong the many beloved IPs to receive fan recreations inAnimal Crossing.
While many players are keeping their fingers crossed for anew entry in theAnimal Crossingseries, others are content to keep exploring the creative opportunities available inNew Horizons. Interested fans can stay tuned for more fun custom content shares from theAnimal Crossing: New Horizonscommunity.
