Fans of relaxed life simulators have a lot to look forward to later in 2026. The popular mobile sequel Cozy Grove Camp Spirit is officially expanding beyond Netflix to PC and consoles. This news comes after the developer Spry Fox decided to become an independent studio once again. While Netflix will keep the mobile version the creators are now free to bring the game to a much wider audience. Many players are excited to finally play this spooky but cute adventure on a larger screen.
The game is very similar to titles like Animal Crossing but with a ghostly twist. You play as a Spirit Scout on a haunted island that changes every single day. Your main job is to help adorable ghost bears find peace by gathering items and crafting what they need. The sequel adds fun new activities like power washing and the ability to adopt more pets. You can even decorate the inside of your neighbors’ houses to make them feel more at home.
The studio is also working on a brand new project called Spirit Crossing. This upcoming game is a cozy MMO that focuses on building a village with other people online. The developers want to create a space that helps reduce loneliness and encourages players to be kind to one another. They are planning to hold a public test for the game in the spring of 2026. If everything goes well the full version should be ready by the end of the year.
This move to independence was a big risk for the team at Spry Fox. To make it work the founders and the entire staff took pay cuts to keep the studio running. They believe in their vision of making games that bring people together through kindness. By owning their own games again they can make sure their work reaches as many fans as possible. This makes the success of their upcoming launches very important for the future of the company.
In the meantime Animal Crossing players are already busy with a massive new update for New Horizons. This surprise 3.0 update added a giant resort hotel run by the family of Kapp’n the turtle. You can earn special tickets by decorating hotel rooms and helping Tom Nook with island projects. The update also includes “Slumber Islands” which are extra spaces where you can practice building and terraforming. It even lets you play retro Nintendo games on tiny consoles in your house.
The update brought many helpful changes that fans have wanted for years. You can now craft ten items at once and use materials directly from your home storage. There is also a new cleaning service that helps you get rid of weeds and flowers in large batches. For those who own the new Nintendo Switch 2 the game even runs in 4K with smoother graphics. With all these new features and the upcoming Cozy Grove releases it is a great time to be a fan of peaceful games.
