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Due to her characterization, Isabelle gained a considerable amount of popularity, to the point that she quickly became a mascot of the ''Animal Crossing'' series alongside long-time fan favorites [[Tom Nook]] and [[K.K. Slider]]. In regard to promotional material, the ''Animal Crossing'' series' official {{iw|wikipedia|Twitter}} account is portrayed as Isabelle's personal account;<ref>[https://twitter.com/animalcrossing Isabelle (@animalcrossing) / Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://www.polygon.com/2014/3/28/5555682/animal-crossing-interview-new-console-version-smartphones Animal Crossing's creators on new console versions, mobile connectivity and fatigue]</ref><ref>[https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/7635-animal-crossing-devs-taking-questions-via-twitter-for-gdc-panel Animal Crossing Devs Taking Questions via Twitter for GDC Panel]</ref> however, Tom Nook substituted for her for a few months to promote ''{{iw|nookipedia|Animal Crossing: New Horizons}}''.<ref>[https://gamerant.com/animal-crossing-new-horizons-twitter-isabelle/ Animal Crossing Twitter Account Reclaimed By Isabelle]</ref> Isabelle's popularity also resulted in her debuting as a playable character, albeit outside of her home series, in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}'' via the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8}}'' downloadable content pack.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfVTC2uTHYA Wii U - Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 Preview]</ref> | Due to her characterization, Isabelle gained a considerable amount of popularity, to the point that she quickly became a mascot of the ''Animal Crossing'' series alongside long-time fan favorites [[Tom Nook]] and [[K.K. Slider]]. In regard to promotional material, the ''Animal Crossing'' series' official {{iw|wikipedia|Twitter}} account is portrayed as Isabelle's personal account;<ref>[https://twitter.com/animalcrossing Isabelle (@animalcrossing) / Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://www.polygon.com/2014/3/28/5555682/animal-crossing-interview-new-console-version-smartphones Animal Crossing's creators on new console versions, mobile connectivity and fatigue]</ref><ref>[https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/7635-animal-crossing-devs-taking-questions-via-twitter-for-gdc-panel Animal Crossing Devs Taking Questions via Twitter for GDC Panel]</ref> however, Tom Nook substituted for her for a few months to promote ''{{iw|nookipedia|Animal Crossing: New Horizons}}''.<ref>[https://gamerant.com/animal-crossing-new-horizons-twitter-isabelle/ Animal Crossing Twitter Account Reclaimed By Isabelle]</ref> Isabelle's popularity also resulted in her debuting as a playable character, albeit outside of her home series, in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}'' via the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8}}'' downloadable content pack.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfVTC2uTHYA Wii U - Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 Preview]</ref> | ||
In ''Animal Crossing: New Horizons'', Isabelle is Tom Nook's assistant for Nook Inc. Unlike in ''New Leaf'', the player must meet certain requirements in order for her to appear. Specifically, the player must help [[Timmy & Tommy|Timmy and Tommy]] establish a {{iw|nookipedia|Nook's Cranny}}, invite three villagers to reside on their [[Nookipedia:Town#In New Horizons|deserted island]], and then complete a number of tasks issued by Tom Nook in order to make the island properly hospitable for the three invited villagers. | In ''{{iw|nookipedia|Animal Crossing: New Horizons}}'', Isabelle is Tom Nook's assistant for Nook Inc. Unlike in ''New Leaf'', the player must meet certain requirements in order for her to appear. Specifically, the player must help [[Timmy & Tommy|Timmy and Tommy]] establish a {{iw|nookipedia|Nook's Cranny}}, invite three villagers to reside on their [[Nookipedia:Town#In New Horizons|deserted island]], and then complete a number of tasks issued by Tom Nook in order to make the island properly hospitable for the three invited villagers. | ||
Upon meeting these criteria, Tom Nook will announce that {{iw|nookipedia|Resident Services}} would undergo reconstruction. The day after construction is completed, Isabelle will join Nook during his daily island announcement, and proceeds to share the role of conducting civic duties with him at the renovated Resident Services. Isabelle maintains her service in evaluating the town and its residents, whereas Nook handles infrastructural work. | Upon meeting these criteria, Tom Nook will announce that {{iw|nookipedia|Resident Services}} would undergo reconstruction. The day after construction is completed, Isabelle will join Nook during his daily island announcement, and proceeds to share the role of conducting civic duties with him at the renovated Resident Services. Isabelle maintains her service in evaluating the town and its residents, whereas Nook handles infrastructural work. | ||