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It’s January 2026. A little under six years ago, Animal Crossing: New Horizons released. As a video games news editor that has been working regularly in the time since, I have seen much of the game ...

Animal Crossing: New Horizons has received Version 3.0.0 and with it comes Slumber Island. This is a new activity available through dreaming in your bed on your island. Now, there are a couple of ...

So, how does this update relate to the sequel to New Horizons? Well, the implication is that Nintendo wouldn’t be releasing this Switch 2 upgrade for its most recent Animal Crossing game if a new ...

However, some of these additions aren’t early-game, meaning anyone who has recently restarted their island or picked the game up for the first time will want to tackle a few important preparations.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. “Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition” will be released Jan. 15. A new free update will also ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. One of the big highlights of Animal Crossing: New Horizons‘ 3.0 ...

Almost six years after its release, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is receiving two big updates: the 3.0 update, and a Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade that also comes with additional content exclusive to the ...