US Edition'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' to Get Switch 2 Version, Free Update
Nintendo releases enhanced Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons with 4K support, new multiplayer features, and a free update for the base game launching January 15, 2026.
- Nintendo announced a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and a free update, both launching January 15, 2026, with preorders coming soon, Nintendo said.
- Despite selling 48.19 million units, fans had largely accepted Nintendo left Animal Crossing: New Horizons behind after limited DLC over five years, though IGN gave it 9/10.
- The Switch 2 Edition upgrades include improved resolution with 4K in TV mode and an in‑game megaphone using the system microphone plus CameraPlay features.
- Nintendo confirmed purchase details including digital and physical versions for $64.99, with pre-orders for a $4.99 upgrade pack available today on My Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop.
- The free update expands content with a Resort Hotel run by Kapp'n's family, Slumber Island for Nintendo Switch Online members, 9,000 items storage, Resetti Reset Service, souvenir shop additions, and LEGO and classic Nintendo collaborations.
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Nintendo has two treats in store for Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans — the base game is getting a big free update, and, on top of that, a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game is due to be released on the same date.New Horizons originally launched on 20th March 2020, and it's no surprise that it became one of the biggest games of the COVID-19 pandemic, with its idyllic island communities (and its surprisingly compelling turnip economy) provid…
'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' is getting a Switch 2 upgrade along with a free update for everyone
Nintendo announced that the Switch 2 edition of 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' would be released Jan. 15 along with a free update for those playing on Switch.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons reveals Nintendo Switch 2 edition and free update coming super soon
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is launching a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and a free update on January 15, 2026. The new edition boasts 4K resolution, improved controls, and enhanced multiplayer. The free update introduces a resort hotel, convenience features like expanded storage and a Reset Service, and new collaborative islands for Nintendo Switch Online members.
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