Now in early 2025 the game is having a second resurgence due to the free version 3.0 update which adds even more content to play through, and the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game.

Nintendo releases a brand-new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, addressing performance issues and more on Switch and Switch 2.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. “Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition” will be released Jan. 15. A new free update will also ...

Nintendo has announced a free version 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons alongside a brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, set to launch on January 15, 2026, bringing fresh content like a ...