Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition & Free Update Arrive January 15, 2026 🎮

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game and a free update to the base game launch January 15, 2026. Only on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. Pre-orders are coming soon! Learn more: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/animal-crossing-new-horizons-nintendo-switch-2-edition-upgrade-pack-switch-2/?utm_source=DLC&utm_medium=soytnoa&utm_campaign=S1017-01&utm_id=S1017-01

With enhanced resolution, mouse controls using the Joy-Con 2 controller, expanded online play*, and more features exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, players can get even more out of the island life in Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition!

Plus, a free update is coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons for players on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch to enjoy. The free update includes a new resort hotel, additional amiibo** functionality, collaboration items, updates to online play, and more.

We can't wait for you to see everything new on the island January 15, 2026!

Nintendo Switch 2 players who already have Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by purchasing the upgrade pack***.

*Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/

**amiibo sold separately. Visit amiibo.com for details on amiibo functionality.

***Full version of Animal Crossing: New Horizons game required to use this content. Sold separately. For details, visit support.nintendo.com/switch2/upgradepack

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