Unlike the main series, this was not a life-simulation game but a communication hub designed to complement on the Nintendo 3DS.
: It was a dedicated hub for the Miiverse social network, allowing players to post drawings, messages, and screenshots related to their New Leaf experience. Animal Crossing Plaza WII U ISO (Loadiine) (JPN)
: Players could insert their 3DS SD card into the Wii U to import and organize up to 2,880 screenshots into 12 customizable albums. Unlike the main series, this was not a
: Users could tap on characters on the Wii U GamePad to see their names, birthdays, and profile information, or view what other players were saying about them. : Users could tap on characters on the
: A November 2013 update added monthly rankings, such as "Neighbor of the Year," which featured all 385 characters from the series at the time. Japanese Version Details
: The application featured a large plaza with a Town Tree where dozens of random villagers and special characters would socialize.