Ethan Crossfield 
Animal Crossing continues to expand beyond Nintendo's game releases, with merchandise helping keep the franchise visible while fans wait for news of a new mainline title. Bandai Namco has now confirmed a Creer Beaute Pon de Couleur makeup collection based on the series, arriving in September.
A New Animal Crossing Release, But Not a New Game
The upcoming collection is the latest official Animal Crossing product announced for 2026. It follows the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which launched earlier in the year alongside the game's 3.0 update for the original Nintendo Switch. The Switch 2 version improved resolution and added features including a megaphone and support for the system's Joy-Con mouse controls.
New Horizons remains the franchise's most recent brand-new game after releasing in 2020. Nintendo has not announced another new Animal Crossing game, leaving merchandise and updates to fill the gap for the community. An August line of Animal Crossing keychains also used a gacha-style format, giving fans another recent collectible release while they wait.
What the Creer Beaute Collection Includes
The September release contains 12 multicolor powder designs and color variations inspired by popular Animal Crossing characters, including Isabelle and Tom Nook. The product can be applied to the face or used on the eyelids as eyeshadow.
Creer Beaute, a Bandai Namco subset focused on makeup collections themed around recognizable anime and game properties, is pricing each item at 500 yen, or roughly $3. The products are expected to be sold mainly through gashapon machines, meaning customers will not know which design they have received until after purchase. The collection will also appear in Japanese drugstores, although it has not been confirmed whether those retail versions will use the same blind-purchase format.
International Availability Remains Unclear
There is currently no confirmation that the Animal Crossing makeup line will receive a worldwide retail launch. Fans outside Japan may need to use third-party resellers or proxy-buying services, depending on how the products are distributed after release. Some Creer Beaute products have previously appeared online for international buyers, but no global availability announcement has been made for this collection.
That route could also make the items more expensive than their Japanese retail price. Resellers may add markups, while buyers using proxy services may face additional costs. The gashapon format could further complicate collecting specific character designs, since purchasing multiple units would not guarantee a preferred item.
Key points
- The Creer Beaute Animal Crossing makeup collection launches in September.
- There are 12 multicolor powder designs inspired by series characters.
- Each item costs 500 yen, or approximately $3, and is mainly sold through gashapon.
- International distribution has not been confirmed, so overseas fans may need resellers or proxy services.
Expert View
This release shows how Nintendo's established franchises can maintain commercial momentum through collectibles and lifestyle products even without a newly announced game. For Animal Crossing, the strategy keeps characters such as Isabelle and Tom Nook in front of fans while New Horizons continues to anchor the series. However, the collection is unlikely to satisfy players seeking a true sequel. Until Nintendo reveals another mainline entry, the community's strongest engagement will continue to come from updates, hardware editions, merchandise, and the creativity players bring to their existing islands.
