Here are the biggest changes coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons in its big January 2026 updates.

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 ...

For many fans, Nintendo’s Oct. 30 announcement of the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 was met with a twofold response. It started out as unfettered joy and excitement, followed by a crushing ...

Local Wireless and Online Multiplayer: Up to 8 players can play together on one player’s island via online multiplayer or ...

The new Animal Crossing: New Horizons trailer gives a deep dive into the features available in Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, including improved graphics with enhanced ...

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The 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is scheduled for January 2026 and will add a slew of new content to the lifestyle game. This includes characters from The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon.

Nintendo has announced that Animal Crossing: New Horizons will receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition in January. It’ll add improved visuals, larger online lobbies, and mouse support. In addition, the ...

Many of us would rather forget all about the annus horribilis that was 2020, but there was at least one glaringly bright spot in that year, as Animal Crossing: New Horizons provided solace for many.