Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update and Switch 2 Edition
A major free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is coming in January, along with a paid Switch 2 Edition upgrade.
Nintendo announced a free update for all versions of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and a $4.99 Switch 2 Edition upgrade with features like mouse controls and 12-player multiplayer, available on January 15, 2026.
- New building: The Resort Hotel, tied to Kapp’n’s family
- New reset option
- Shared Slumber Islands for multiplayer
- 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.
The Slumber Island feature enables players to work on up to three extra islands online with others.
A $64.99 digital and physical Switch 2 version will also be available on January 15, 2026.
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