Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update and Switch 2 Edition
A major free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is set to arrive in January, alongside 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, with a $64.99 digital and physical Switch 2 version also launching on the same day.
Free Update Features
- A new building, the Resort Hotel, tied to Kapp’n’s family
- A new reset option
- Shared Slumber Islands for online multiplayer with up to three extra islands
- New collaborations with extra villagers
Players can earn tickets to spend on new cosmetics by decorating rooms for guests and lure in visitors.
Autor's summary: Free update and Switch 2 Edition coming January 15.