Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update and Switch 2 Edition
A major free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is set to arrive in January, accompanied by 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 introduce features such as 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 will feature new tasks, clothes, and furniture, allowing players to earn tickets by decorating rooms for guests, which can be spent on new cosmetics.
The Slumber Island will enable players to have up to three extra islands online, which can be worked on with other players.
A $64.99 digital and physical Switch 2 version will also be available on January 15, 2026.
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Author's summary: Animal Crossing gets a free update and Switch 2 Edition.