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 a free update for all versions of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, as well as a $4.99 Switch 2 Edition upgrade, which 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 features new tasks, clothes, and furniture, and allows players to earn tickets by decorating rooms for guests, which can be spent on new cosmetics.
The Slumber Island feature allows players to have up to three extra islands online, which can be worked on with other players.
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Author's summary: Animal Crossing: New Horizons gets a free update and Switch 2 Edition in January.
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