Disney Dreamlight Valley is about as close as you can get to Animal Crossing on PS5 right now, but Floatopia looks even closer. The game, announced by NetEase during Gamescom Opening Night Live, promises all of the “beloved” elements of life simulation games: farming, fishing, logging, and decorating your dream home. It’s got a kind of Pop Mart aesthetic, which you’ll already know whether you like or not.

“Imagine a world where superpowers are just a phone call away,” the press release reads. “In this fantastical realm, the most sought-after superpowers are quickly reserved, leaving only the seemingly ‘useless’ powers behind. You play a character who, by a twist of fate, joins forces with others possessing these overlooked superpowers. Together, you embark on a whimsical and joyous adventure.”

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You’ll be sailing a floating island to different realms, all with their own unique cultures, styles, and themes. It’s here you’ll be able to do “countless things or simply do nothing at all”. As you’d expect from a game of this style, you’ll be spending most of your time collecting items and materials to decorate and personalise your experience with. It sounds like you can play online with others or solo on your own – whatever you prefer, there are options available.

To be honest, we’re surprised more developers haven’t tried to capitalise on the success of Animal Crossing sooner, so this project makes a lot of sense. There’s no date attached just yet, however.

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