Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update and Switch 2 Edition
A major free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is set to arrive in January, alongside a paid Switch 2 Edition upgrade.
Nintendo has announced that a free update will be available for all versions of the game, while a $4.99 Switch 2 Edition upgrade will add features such as mouse controls and 12-player multiplayer.
The update and Switch 2 Edition will be released on January 15, 2026, with a $64.99 digital and physical Switch 2 version also becoming available.
Free Update Features
- A new building, the Resort Hotel, tied to Kapp’n’s family
- A new reset option
- Shared Slumber Islands for online multiplayer with up to three extra islands
- New collaborations with extra villagers
The Resort Hotel will feature new tasks, clothes, and furniture, and players can earn tickets to spend on new cosmetics by decorating rooms for guests.
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Author's summary: Animal Crossing: New Horizons gets a free update and Switch 2 Edition in January.