Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update and Switch 2 Edition
A major free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is set to arrive in January, along with a paid Switch 2 Edition upgrade.
Nintendo has announced that a free update will be released for all versions of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, as well as a $4.99 Switch 2 Edition upgrade that will add features such as mouse controls and 12-player multiplayer.
The update and Switch 2 Edition will be available on January 15, 2026, along with a $64.99 digital and physical Switch 2 version.
Free Update Features
- A new building, the Resort Hotel, tied to Kapp’n’s family
- A new reset option
- Shared Slumber Islands to play with others
- New collaborations with extra villagers
The Resort Hotel will feature new tasks, clothes, and furniture, and players can earn tickets to spend on new cosmetics by decorating rooms for guests.
The Slumber Island will allow players to have up to three extra islands online, which can be worked on with other people.
Author's summary: Animal Crossing gets a free update and Switch 2 Edition.
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