Update: Pre-orders are now live on the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition via Best Buy at $64.99.
Nintendo has just official revealed Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with a series of upgraded features specifically for the new console, as well as a FREE update coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch.
As per an update on the Nintendo Today! app, an official press release, and a new announcement trailer, an official Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Nintendo’s beloved Animal Crossing: New Horizons is coming.
Nintendo says the Switch Edition features like “enhanced features like higher resolution visuals, mouse controls, an in-game megaphone that uses the system’s built-in microphone, online play for up to 12 players and CameraPlay.” Here’s a rundown of the upgrades:
- Improved resolution (4K in TV mode)
- Mouse controls with the right Joy-Con 2 controller to decorate indoors, create Custom Designs and even compose hand-written bulletin-board messages.
- Locate residents by calling their names using the in-game megaphone item and the built-in Nintendo Switch 2 microphone.
- Join 12-player sessions for online sessions if everyone is playing the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
- Play with friends via CameraPlay. Connect a compatible USB camera (sold separately) and see their reactions in-game while exploring your island together.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches on January 15, 2026 at $64.99 in both digital and physical form. If you already have the game, “a paid upgrade pack will also be available for $4.99 MSRP. Pre-orders for the paid upgrade pack are available starting today on the My Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop.”
Here’s the announcement trailer:
Here are the details on the FREE update coming to both the Switch and Switch 2 versions of the game from Nintendo – the free update and Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launch January 15, 2026.
- Resort Hotel’s Grand Opening: A resort hotel is opening on the pier, and it’s run by Kapp’n’s family. To bring in guests from off the island, you’ll help out by decorating guest rooms and more. Plus, find new furniture and clothing at the souvenir shop and dress up mannequins with outfits that guests can wear.
- Making Island Life More Convenient: Want a fresh start? Resetti is on hand with a convenient Reset Service to help tidy up your island. Additionally, you can now upgrade your home storage to hold up to 9,000 items, and store trees, shrubs and flowers there, too.
- Slumber Island: Players with a Nintendo Switch Online membershipcan design and save up to three islands and play with friends online. Select the size and layout of the island, build and design it collaboratively, access your inventory and decorate, plus invite residents from your home island.
- Collaborations: Collect Nintendo items like the Ultra Hand and Nintendo consoles in-game to add some classic flair to your island. Nintendo Switch Online members can play select classic Nintendo titles in-game when interacting with specific Nintendo console items, too! LEGO® items will also make their debut with this update. And use select The Legend of Zeldaand Splatoonseries amiibo8 to invite certain characters — and unlock various items inspired by those series.
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