Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sets Sail Again with Switch 2 Edition and a Big Free Update
It looks like our favorite cozy island life is getting an exciting upgrade! Animal Crossing: New Horizons is returning to the spotlight with a brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and a massive free content update launching on January 15, 2026 . Whether you’re a first-time traveler to the island or a long-time resident, there’s something new waiting to brighten up your village life.
This new edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been designed to take full advantage of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. Players will notice improved 4K visuals , smoother animations, and even mouse-style controls using the right Joy-Con 2 controller — perfect for decorating, customizing, and writing little hand-drawn notes on the bulletin board. There’s also an in-game megaphone that lets you call out your villagers by name using the console’s built-in microphone.
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One of the biggest upgrades is the new online play for up to 12 players , letting you and your friends explore, decorate, or fish together like never before. Plus, with CameraPlay , you can connect a USB camera to see your friends’ live reactions as you visit each other’s islands — a charming touch that brings even more life to this already social experience.
But the fun doesn’t stop there. Nintendo has also announced a free update for all current players on the original Switch. This update, releasing the same day, adds tons of new content — including a pier-side resort hotel run by Kapp’n’s family. You’ll be able to decorate guest rooms, design the hotel’s interiors, and even shop for new furniture and outfits in the souvenir shop.
There’s also the adorable Slumber Island , where Nintendo Switch Online members can create and save up to three unique islands, collaborate with friends, and invite residents from their main island. And if you’ve ever wanted to give your island a fresh start, Resetti is back with a new Reset Service to tidy things up. Storage has been expanded too — now you can keep up to 9,000 items , including trees and plants.
In a delightful crossover twist, the update introduces LEGO furniture and classic Nintendo items you can actually play with — like the NES, Game Boy, and Famicom. With a Switch Online membership, you can play classic Nintendo games right inside Animal Crossing ! Plus, special amiibo collaborations will bring themed items and characters from The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon into your island life.
Whether you’re redecorating, fishing at sunset, or just hanging out with your animal neighbors, this update promises to make island life feel fresh again. So, mark your calendars — Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and its big free update are ready to set sail on January 15 .
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