Animal Crossingisn’t known for hiding major Easter eggs and rare finds within its cozy, idyllic world butone player managed to stun the entire community by showing off one of the most elusive moments in the entire series. Back when theAnimal Crossingfranchise was still in its infancy, players weren’t all that familiar with its formula given that, at the time, there wasn’t much to compare against it. Having said that, even fans back in 2001 knew how lucky one had to be to witness a rainbow in the original game.

Posted to Reddit by usercailincailinl,the player showed off a screenshot of an actual rainbow over the waterfallinAnimal Crossingfor the Game Cube.

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While it may not seem like a special event, the rainbow is incredibly difficult to see;cailincailinl noted that they’ve been playing the game for over two decades but this was their first time seeing itin person. CommenterNext_Firefighter7605followed this up by admitting that they believed the rainbow to be “a myth” in the originalAnimal Crossing, further evidencing the rainbow’s rareness.

Rainbows Are The Ultimate Prize

Only For The Most Dedicated Players

Rainbows are incredibly unlikely to happen in anyAnimal Crossinggame, with many players sinking hundreds ofhours into each installmentwithout ever seeing one. It’s unknown what causes the visual effect to trigger butthe presumption is that it’s entirely random with a minuscule chance of occurring. Some players claim that it’s possible to predict when a rainbow will appear by analyzing the night sky andweather patterns with third-party appsbut this is unverified.

Rainbows are the most coveted occurrence inAnimal Crossingbut they’re not the only thingthat’s difficult to track down. InNew Horizons, several items and pieces of furniture can be tough to locate, making themvaluable to completionists and collectorslooking to display their amazing finds.These include craftable outfits like the Golden Armor Set, the Royal Crown, and the Royal Throne, all of which can take hours of grinding to eventually unlock.

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3 Things That Must Be Included in the Next Animal Crossing Game

A new Animal Crossing game is inevitable when the Nintendo Switch 2 comes out, and these features must be included.

Animal Crossingisn’t a game series that’s known for its loot-grind progression but players do go out of their way to collect interesting items to decorate their house. While it may not be possible to capture a rainbow with a precise swing of the net,one can’t help by feel lucky after such an encounter. Even if it does take hundreds of hours.

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