Animal Crossing's next game should allow the players to be anything.
Like the Barbies. Hear ne out:
Let's say you want to "be" an Actor, well, hey, there's an agency in the City. You can have plays and work your way to be a massive star.
Let's say you want to "be" a Fashion Designer, well, Mable Sisters conveniently started a school. Go there and be a great designer.
Want to be the best pilot? Well you could, Pete could teach you everything.
An Archeologist? Blathers can certificate you if you give him all the fossils.
Want to be something else? Collect all the furniture related to whatever you want to "be" and villagers will act accordingly.
A local doctor? Sure.
A wrestler? Absolutely.
Construction worker? Now you're in charge of improving the town.
A musician? K.K. Slider can help!
A cook? Gather fruits and vegetables, fish snd hunt for your meals.
Work to pay for your lessons/permits, and work to pay your mortgage.
Wouldn't that be a cool gimmick?
For anyone thinking this doesn't sound like Animal Crossing, welp, Animal Crossing hasn't been Animal Crossing since the DS version.