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Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch): Software updates (latest: Ver. 2.0.6)

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 2.0.6

  • Release date: November 14th 2022 (North America) / November 15th 2022 (Europe, Japan)
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • Patch notes:

General

  • Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
  • Additional notes: none
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 2.0.5 and Ver. 2.0.5 a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: February 15th 2022 (North America) / February 16th 2022 (Europe, Japan)
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • Patch notes:

Fixed Issues

  • Fixed an issue where the player could not progress through the explanation about Photopia under specific conditions after moving to another island.
  • Fixed an issue where the game would not progress after a message was displayed when a conversation had started and a lot of furniture items had been placed on the island.
  • Fixed an issue where Luna would repeat the explanation related to the “Search by island name.” option over again.
  • Fixed an issue where island residents would wear custom designs as a different pattern type than how the custom design was displayed in the tailor shop.
  • Fixed an issue where an island resident visiting a player’s home would remain in the player’s home after the player used the Room Sketch app, the Happy Home Network app, or the Custom Designs Portal during the visit.
  • Fixed an issue where a player would use a door decoration when remodeling the home of an island resident, but the door decoration would sometimes be removed when a new day started.
  • Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the game play experience.

Fixed Issues related to DLC

The following issues related to the paid DLC Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise have been fixed.

  • Fixed an issue where the player could not progress past the loading screen when trying to revisit a vacation home if the player previously released an ant or fly in the yard of that vacation home while the conditions for ants or flies to appear were not met.
  • Fixed an issue where subsequent events would not progress properly if the player closed the software during a specific point while working on a facility.
  • Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the game play experience.
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 2.0.4 and Ver. 2.0.4 a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: December 15th 2021 (North America) / December 16th 2021 (Europe, Japan)
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • Patch notes:

Fixed Issues

  • Fixed an issue where the ”ladder set-up kit” could disappear when the game was saved with the “ladder set-up kit” placed on the diagonal cliff on the third tier of a cliff formation.
  • Fixed an issue where under ”Seasonal Recipes” for DIY recipes, the ”maple-leaf rug” and “frozen floor tiles” were not being displayed under the appropriate seasons.
  • Other fixes have also been made for more enjoyable gameplay.

Fixed Issues related to DLC

The following issues related to the paid DLC Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise have been fixed.

  • Fixed an issue where facility members wearing clothing that uses Custom Designs appear to not be wearing any clothing.
  • Fixed an issue in ”Showroom”, where uploading player’s facilities after visiting another player’s facilities resulted in members of player’s facilities appearing as island residents that visited the facilities.
  • Other fixes have also been made for more enjoyable gameplay.
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 2.0.3 and Ver. 2.0.3 a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: November 23rd 2021 (North America) / November 24th 2021 (Europe, Japan)
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • Patch notes:

Fixed Issues related to DLC

  • Fixed an issue where items could be duplicated through a specific method.
  • Fixed an issue where the same character could appear twice on the island where Paradise Planning is located.
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 2.0.2 and Ver. 2.0.2 a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: November 18th 2021 (North America) / November 19th 2021 (Europe, Japan)
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • Patch notes:

Fixed Issues

  • During one of Kapp’n’s boat tours, Brewster could overlap with the player and prevent the player from moving.
  • Kapp’n’s song could stop playing and prevent the game from proceeding.
  • Selecting the “How does this work?” option when starting a group-stretching session during a multiplayer session could prevent the game from proceeding.
  • The poster for Orville would be available via Nook Shopping after inviting Wilbur to Photopia.
  • The poster for Wilbur would be available via Nook Shopping after inviting Orville to Photopia.
  • Placing certain furniture items on the pier could prevent the player from being able to speak with Kapp’n.
  • The warp function of the pipe item would stop working after the player discussed buying furniture from a resident inside the resident’s home.
  • The music for group stretching sometimes wouldn’t play if an audio device close to the plaza was playing music.
  • The Nook Miles+ activity “Visit the Roost for a Coffee Break” could appear multiple times in the same day.

Fixed Issues related to DLC

  • The software would close when the player tried to lead Leif to the school and the placement of the furniture items in the school met certain requirements.
  • Using amiibo multiple times to change the members used in a facility could cause the software to close.
  • The software could close when the player repeatedly used amiibo at a finished vacation home to add or remove guests.
  • The Y Button could stop removing guests when the player repeatedly used amiibo to add a guest and then remove the guest using the Y Button.
  • While working, a design portfolio photo could continue to display in the upper-left of the screen after speaking to a client on the north beach.
  • Bells would be spent in addition to Poki when the player ordered a present for another resident through Wardell.
  • The message card regarding refunding miles for the Pro Decorating License could be sent multiple times.
  • The roommates would not appear in a follow-up scene if their shared vacation home situation was ended while in the yard of their vacation home.
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 2.0.1 and Ver. 2.0.1 a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: November 11th 2021 (North America) / November 12th 2021 (Europe, Japan)
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • Patch notes:

Fixed Issues

  • Fixed an issue that could occur if a player asks to remodel a resident’s home while the airport gate is open.
  • Fixed an issue where the Kiki & Lala wand item was mistakenly appearing in Nook Shopping as “Not for sale.”
  • Fixed an issue where the coconut juice and frozen-treat set items would not appear under the Miscellaneous tab for DIY Recipes.
  • Fixed an issue where the flowing-river flooring item would not display properly in Photopia or expanded player homes when placed horizontally.
  • Fixed an issue where some residents would try to cook using something other than a kitchen item in their home.
  • Fixed an issue where residents visiting a player’s home would talk as if they were in the café.

Fixed Issues related to DLC

The following issues related to the paid DLC Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise have been fixed.

  • Fixed an issue that would allow players to proceed with the game without designing the school when normally the school would need to be designed. If you have save data where you proceeded without designing the school, you can use the following methods to restore your save data to proper conditions.
    • For Players that have not remodeled the school: After completing 1 or 2 other jobs, and no other events trigger at that time, the event to design the school will trigger.
    • For players that have remodeled the school: The event for designing the school will not trigger, but the features that normally unlock from the event to design the school (such as furniture items and room size) will become useable when you start your next job.
  • Fixed an issue causing an error to occur when using amiibo to change members at a facility.
  • Fixed an issue where you could obtain turnips countless times from Joan in the hospital.
  • Fixed an issue where the ripe sugarcane plant item would unlock by obtaining tomatoes.
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 2.0.0 and Ver. 2.0.0 a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: November 3rd 2021 (North America) / November 4th 2021 (Europe, Japan)
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • Patch notes:

General updates

  • Brewster can now open a café in the museum.
  • Kapp’n can now offer boat tours.
  • Gyroids can now be unearthed.
  • Harv’s Island can now be upgraded with an open-air market.
  • Cooking has been added to the game.
  • Group-stretching sessions can be started in the plaza.
  • The Resident Representative can now establish ordinances to further customize the island.
  • Seasonal events can now occur every year.
    • The limited-time seasonal items from Nook Shopping will continue to be available every year as well.
  • The software now supports Animal Crossing amiibo cards Series 5.
  • It’s now possible to use all of the Animal Crossing series amiibo to invite characters to Photopia.
  • The maximum number of designs that can be uploaded to the Custom Designs Portal has been increased to 200.
  • When dreaming, it’s now possible to search for a destination by island name.
  • It’s now possible to store recipe cards in your home storage.
  • When using the catalog at Photopia, it’s now possible to select different variations of an item by using the X Button if you have obtained different variations of the same item.
  • A new feature has been added to make it easier to search for stored items when using “Sort: Type” in Decorating Mode while in your home or other locations.
    • As part of this change, adjustments have also been made to the order in which items are sorted.
  • The following content has also been added:
    • Additional items are available for purchase from various retailers like Nook’s Cranny and the Able Sisters.
    • Additional redemption items are available as part of the Nook Mileage program.
    • Additional limited-time seasonal items will be available from Nook Shopping.
    • K.K. Slider has more music tracks to share.
    • New hairstyles and Reactions have been added.
    • New message-card options have been added.
    • New activities have been added to the Nook Mileage/Nook Miles+ program.
    • Home storage can be expanded.

Support for downloadable content (DLC)

This update adds support for the paid downloadable content Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise.

  • Please note the following conditions must be met in order to play content from Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise.
    • The building for Resident Services must be built.
    • You must have your own house.
    • You must have finished the DIY workshop.

Adjustments and fixed issues

  • Some item names have been changed.
  • An issue where only trash or stones could be obtained from created water features with a certain shape has been fixed.
  • Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the gameplay experience.
  • List of changes:

Update

  • Brewster Will Open a Café: Something new is coming to a corner of the museum. The quiet proprietor Brewster will open the Roost after you fulfill a certain favor for museum director Blathers. The Roost is a new location to take a relaxing break in and enjoy some hand-selected coffee. You may run into some island residents here, too. If you use the amiibo phone inside the café, you can invite other characters to join you by using compatible amiibo cards. If you’d like, you can even invite friends*** to your island and bring them to the Roost to enjoy relaxing cups of joe together.
  • Take a Boat Tour With Kapp’n: Kapp’n hangs out at the pier and will take you to one of the remote islands on his boat. The sea shanty he serenades you with along the way is also part of the fun! You may arrive at islands with mysterious flora that’s never been seen before, or islands with different seasons and times of day. What kind of mysteries await?
  • Unearth Gyroids: So far, fossils could be dug up from the ground, and now you can also find gyroids. Each gyroid plays unique sounds. You can even customize them to match their surroundings when you place them!
  • Shop at the Open Market on Harv’s Island: Harv’s Island is undergoing a renewal. With a little help from his friend Harriet, Harvey is inviting some shops to the island for an open market. Contribute Bells to the cause to help make it happen! Familiar visitors on your island like Redd, Saharah and Kicks will have shops here now, and Reese & Cyrus’s shop will offer furniture customization that can’t be done through DIY workbenches. At Katrina’s shop, she’ll look at your fortune of the day. Harriet can even teach you some different hairstyles!
  • Get Cooking: Cooking will be added to DIY recipes. After growing vegetables in your garden like tomatoes, wheat, sugarcane, potatoes and carrots, you can combine your harvest or other ingredients and fill up your dining table with delicious looking dishes. Enjoy while it’s hot!
  • Further Support to Your Island Life: Nook, Inc. will offer further support for your island life. From group stretching at the plaza and bigger home storage, to the Resident Representative being able to establish ordinances like reducing the rate at which weeds grow or making all the residents get up early in the morning, there are more options to help you enjoy and adjust the island to fit your lifestyle.

Happy Home Island DLC (to be purchased separately)

  • Work With Lottie as a Member of the Paradise Planning Team: Clients with different dream vacation requests will visit a new resort area located in an archipelago, made up of several different islands, where the Paradise Planning team is located. You can talk to a client and find out the details of their requests for a vacation home, and then make their dreams happen!
  • Design Dream Vacation Homes: After choosing a location for your client’s dream vacation home, you can design the interior where you’ll place designated furniture that was delivered ahead of time. As you continue designing vacation homes, you’ll acquire various design techniques, from changing how the home is structured by adding partition walls and pillars to divide the space, to adding counters, ambient lighting and soundscapes to add depth to the room design, and more. The vacation home themes vary depending on the client, and many requests await your expertise. You can also decorate the exterior yard.
  • Make Remodeling and Roommate Recommendations: As you gain experience as a designer, more furniture will become available, and you’ll also be able to make more suggestions. These include recommendations like remodeling the vacation homes of clients you’ve helped previously with different furniture, or even recommending that two clients share a room together as roommates.
  • Design Facilities: There are several vacant buildings on the island where Lottie’s Paradise Planning team is located. Lottie wants to make this island more robust and developed, so you’ll be able to help design facilities such as a school, restaurant and café.
  • Get Inspiration From the Happy Home Network: Capture photos of the vacation homes you design and save them to your catalog, which you can check out through the in-game Happy Home Network app in your NookPhone. From this app, you can also access the Showroom to view the building examples of designers from all over the world who have posted their creations online.**** You can follow the designers you like and view their samples for inspiration.
  • Use amiibo To Invite More Clients: Usually your job is to look for clients on the resort who may be considering having their own vacation home, but … if you use the current Animal Crossing series amiibo accessories, you can invite a specific client to discuss their vacation home. With amiibo, you can even design the vacation homes of busy individuals like Isabelle and Timmy & Tommy!
  • Bring Your Techniques Back to the Main Island: Techniques you’ve obtained through your work on the Paradise Planning team can also be used on your home island. Perhaps this will be a great opportunity for you to overhaul the design of your own home. And if you give island residents souvenir chocolate from Paradise Planning as a gift, they may become interested in what the archipelagos and vacation homes have to offer. Then, one day when you become a veteran designer with lots of experience, you will eventually be able to remodel residents’ homes on your island by making suggestions to them, too!
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.11.1 and Ver. 1.11.1 a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: August 9th 2021 (North America) / August 10th 2021 (Europe, Japan)
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • Versions:

Coming soon!

  • Patch notes:
  • Fixed an issue in the DIY Recipes app where sorting by order obtained would not display recipes in the correct order.
  • Fixed an issue where color variations of certain items would not appear in the Photopia item catalog.
  • Fixed an issue where the closing time music in Nook’s Cranny would not play as intended.
  • Fixed an issue where certain seasonal clouds would not appear as intended
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.11.0 and Ver. 1.11.0 a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: July 28th 2021 (North America) / July 29th 2021 (Europe, Japan)
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • Versions:

Coming soon!

  • Patch notes:

General updates

  • The May Day, International Museum Day, and “wedding season” seasonal events have been updated.
  • It’s now possible to wake up from a dream by using the – Button.
  • The following content has also been added:
    • Additional limited-time seasonal items from Nook Shopping.

Fixed issues

  • Fixed an issue where the player could build a fence on the pier when standing on top of a custom design placed on the ground.
  • Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the game play experience.
  • List of changes:
  • enables weekly fireworks shows (every Saturday in August)
  • adds more seasonal items
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.10.0 and Ver. 1.10.0 a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: April 27th 2021 (North America) / April 28th 2021 (Europe, Japan)
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • Versions:
  • Ver. 1.10.0a: Wedding Season (June 1st)
  • Patch notes:

General updates

  • The May Day, International Museum Day, and “wedding season” seasonal events have been updated.
  • It’s now possible to wake up from a dream by using the – Button.
  • The following content has also been added:
    • Additional limited-time seasonal items from Nook Shopping.

Fixed issues

  • Fixed an issue where the player could build a fence on the pier when standing on top of a custom design placed on the ground.
  • Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the game play experience.
  • List of changes:
  • Adds new Seasonal Events:
    • May Day (April 29th to May 7th): Collect a May Day ticket from Orville at the airport between the above dates and visit an island that’s totally unique. Seasoned travellers can look forward to a different destination to last year’s experience – take a trip and find out for yourself!
    • International Museum Day (May 18th to May 31st): Visit your island’s museum between the above dates and take part in the special stamp rally that Blathers has organised to celebrate International Museum Day. You’ll also find stamps around the art gallery, so tour the whole museum and complete your stamp cards!
    • Wedding Season (June 1st to June 30th): To celebrate the month of their wedding anniversary, Reese and Cyrus are visiting to Harv’s Island throughout June and they want you to help take some special wedding photos. Use your keen eye for style to decorate the scene and capture a memorable moment for them. You’ll also find wedding-themed furniture and fashion items in the Nook Shopping and Able Sisters stores. Take a look at what’s on offer and grab something that takes your fancy!
    • New seasonal items available: Be sure to keep an eye on Nook Shopping, as there are a whole host of special time-limited items on the way in the coming months. Items that celebrate Japan’s Children’s Day (April 28th to May 5th), the UK’s annual Cheese Rolling event (May 22nd to May 31st), Mother’s Day (May 1st to May 31st), Father’s Day (June 1st to June 30th) and more will be available. Keep checking and pick up these special items before they’re gone!
    • Bug Offs and Fishing Tourneys are back! In addition to the free update content, Flick will be returning to the plaza by Resident Services for the monthly Bug Off. Get busy with your net on June 26th, July 24th, August 28th and September 25th to earn points that can be traded with him for some special items. If you prefer your wildlife a little wetter, you can also look forward to the next Fishing Tourney. Watch for CJ appearing in the plaza on July 10th and go reel in some handsome rewards!
  • Screenshots:
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.9.0 and Ver. 1.9.0 a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: March 17th 2021 (North America) / March 18th 2021 (Europe, Japan)
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • Versions:
  • Ver. 1.9.0a: Bunny Day egg collection begins (March 28th)
  • Ver. 1.9.0b: Bunny Day (April 4th)
  • Patch notes:

General updates

  • The Bunny Day seasonal event has been updated.
  • Additional support for the Sanrio® Collaboration amiibo cards has been added.
  • New miles redemption options have been added to the Nook Stop.
    • Custom Design Pro Editor+
      • Adds additional custom design slots and new pattern options.
    • Custom Designs Portal*
      • Adds access to the Custom Designs Portal from the Custom Designs app.
  • The following content has also been added:
    • Additional limited-time seasonal items from Nook Shopping.
    • Nintendo Switch Online membership item*.

*A Nintendo Switch Online membership (paid service) is required to use the Custom Designs Portal and obtain the Nintendo Switch Online membership item.

Fixed issues

  • Fixed an issue from Ver. 1.4.0 where if a player used a wand to transform, then swapped their wand for another item while their pockets are full, the player would no longer be able to remove the transformation outfit.
  • Fixed an issue from Ver. 1.7.0 involving kits where a player could dig where they normally shouldn’t be able to if they change their mind after using the “Let me imagine it…” option.
  • Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the game play experience.
  • List of changes:
  • Sanrio-themed residents and items are here!
    • Just ahead of the Animal Crossing Sanrio Collaboration Pack amiibo cards (sold separately) being re-released at the end of March, a range of Sanrio-themed items and residents will be available from March 18th.
    • By using the six amiibo cards included in the Animal Crossing Sanrio Collaboration Pack, you can invite special residents to your campsite and even have them move in! Buy furniture themed after famous Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll and Pompompurin, and add all kinds of cuteness to your island.
    • If you already own the Animal Crossing Sanrio Collaboration Pack amiibo cards, you can access this content after downloading the latest update.
  • Upgrade your Custom Design app!
    • The Custom Design app on your NookPhone is getting not one, but two upgrades! Once you’ve downloaded the latest update*, you can pick them both up from the Nook Stop in Resident Services.
    • Pick up the Custom Design Pro Editor+ upgrade and you’ll expand the options available to you. Take advantage of four new Pro Design styles, as well as 100 additional slots to store your creations in (50 Custom Designs and 50 Pro Designs). Scratch that creative itch!
    • You can also add the Custom Designs Portal found in the Able Sisters store directly to your Custom Design app. Access it from anywhere on your island and take advantage of over 12 million Custom Designs uploaded so far, or even upload your own!
  • Update gift
    • Players who download the latest update will receive the First-Anniversary Cake in their in-game mailbox as a thank-you gift from Nook Inc. It’s the first anniversary of Animal Crossing: New Horizons coming to Nintendo Switch on March 20th…now, who wants cake?
  • New seasonal items available
    • The advent of spring brings its own special times to enjoy, and you can find a variety of time-limited items at Nook Shopping and Able Sisters to do it with.
    • Watch out for the Whoopie Cushion (March 26th to April 1st) for April Fool’s Day, special prom-themed items and clothing (April 1st to April 30th), a Forsythia tree to commemorate Tree Planting Day (April 1st to April 10th) and the Cool Globe for Nature Day (April 15th to April 22nd). Grab them while you can!
  • A new exclusive item for Nintendo Switch Online members
    • On top of the Nook Inc. Silk Rug that is available as an exclusive item from Nook Shopping, Nintendo Switch Online members will also be able to order a Nintendo Switch Lite as an in-game item after the latest update*. It comes in four different colours, so pick your favourite when it pops up in Nook Shopping to order!
  • Bunny Day is nearly here!
    • A special someone is planning a visit to your island soon – it’s Zipper! Starting on March 28th, you can find hidden eggs all over your island. Collect them to use as materials for DIY recipes, then trade more of them with Zipper during Bunny Day on April 4th for more rewards. Unique Bunny Day items will also be on sale in Nook’s Cranny.
  • Earn Nook Points with NookLink
    • NookLink within the Nintendo Switch Online smart device app is getting an upgrade in late March. Once updated, you’ll be able to save up Nook Points and trade them for in-game items. Use it daily and reap the rewards!
  • Introducing the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island Tour Creator
    • A new way to share your island with the world is on the way! The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island Tour Creator launches on March 24th, providing a special service that allows Deserted Island Getaway Package owners to really show off their new home.
    • Transfer screenshots and videos of Animal Crossing: New Horizons captured on your Nintendo Switch console to your smart device, then upload them to the Island Tour Creator site. You can then create digital posters and special tour videos that highlight all the best things about your island. Download and share these creations to social media to spread the word far and wide!
    • Please note that the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island Tour Creator will only be available for a limited time. Further details on its availability will be shared on the Island Tour Creator website.
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.8.0 and Ver. 1.8.0 a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: February 24th 2021 (North America) / February 25th 2021 (Europe, Japan)
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • Versions:
  • Ver. 1.8.0a: Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Collaboration (March 1st)
  • Patch notes:

General updates

  • Collaboration items have been added as part of the Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary. These items can be ordered from Nook Shopping starting March 1, 2021.
  • The following content has also been added:
    • Additional limited-time seasonal items from Nook Shopping.

Fixed issues

  • Fixed an issue from Ver. 1.7.0 where if a User selected their own User icon from the HOME Menu followed by “Search for Users You Played With” in the “Add Friend” Menu after an online or local wireless multiplayer session, the Nintendo Switch User Nickname of the other player would be displayed under “In-Game Name” when that player was selected from “Users You Have Played With”.
  • Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the game play experience
  • List of changes:
  • adds Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary collaboration content
    • Super Mario items (costumes, items, wallpaper) available from Nook Shopping from March 1st
    • Familiar items like the Super Mushroom and the “?” Block can be ordered in the game as furniture items, so you can place them wherever you want.
    • You can even place multiple Warp Pipes on your island and easily travel between them.
    • Super Mario Bros. wallpaper available as present for downloading the update
  • adds more Seasonal Items
    • Pi Day
      • Pi pie available from March 1st to March 14th
    • Hinamatsuri
      • Hina Doll Set and Bonbori (lamp stand) available for purchase from February 25th to March 3rd
    • Saint Patrick’s Day
      • Rug, Drink, and Door available for purchase from March 10th to March 17th
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.7.0 and Ver. 1.7.0 a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: January 27th 2021 (North America) / January 28th 2021 (Europe, Japan)
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • Versions:
  • Ver. 1.7.0a: Festivale! (February 15th)
  • Patch notes:

General updates

  • A seasonal event, Festivale, has been added.
  • The following content has also been added:
    • Additional limited-time seasonal items from Nook Shopping.

Fixed issues

  • Fixed an issue preventing players from receiving the mermaid fence recipe from Pascal.
  • Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the game play experience.

New Content

  • Festivale Event – Feel the heat with the colorful Festivale event filled with dancing and flying feathers! On Feb. 15, Dancer Pavé will arrive to your island’s plaza to usher in some confetti and carnival spirit. On the day of the event you can capture colorful feathers floating on your island with your net and trade them to Pavé to receive a passionate dance number in return. Rainbow feathers seem to be an especially rare sight, so be sure to catch them and trade them with Pavé. Invite friends over to your island or visit theirs to partake in the festivities together.
  • New Reactions – If you want to express your excitement for Festivale, you’ll now have a range of new Reactions to choose from. The Viva Festival Reaction Set can be purchased with in-game Bells from the shelf at Nook’s Cranny for a limited time and includes Feelin’ It, Let’s Go, Viva and Confetti.
  • New Clothing – Starting Feb. 1, Festivale clothing will be available at the Able Sisters shop for a limited time. Now you can get your Festivale groove on in style with these fashionable looks!
  • Seasonal Items – Make sure to keep an eye out for seasonal items at the Nook Stop in Resident Services and through Nook Shopping. Celebrate the sentimental season with chocolate hearts and heart-shaped bouquets, which will be available for purchase beginning Feb. 1 and running through Feb. 14. There will also be other items related to Groundhog Day and Big Game Celebration available for certain periods during January and February!
  • List of changes:
  • adds more Seasonal Events:
    • Festivale! (February 15th). Pavé the dancer arrives! Try collecting different colored feathers and give them to Pavé to enjoy a passionate dance as reward.
  • adds various carnival-themed items, available for purchase at Nook’s Cranny from February 1st
  • adds 4 new Poses (carnival-themed), available for purchase at Nook’s Cranny from February 1st
  • adds various items related to Setsubun (Bean-Tossing Kit, available until February 4th via Nook Shopping, and Ogre Costume available via the Able Sisters from February 1st) and Valentine’s Day (available for purchase from Nook Shopping from February 1st)
  • adds various items related to several holidays (including Lunar New Year)
  • adds Maracas item (available as bonus for updating to Ver. 1.7.0)
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.6.0 and Ver. 1.6.0 a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: November 18th 2020 (North America) / November 19th 2020 (Europe, Japan)
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • Versions:
  • 1.6.0a: Turkey Day (November 26th)
  • 1.6.0b: Winter items (December 1st)
  • 1.6.0c: Toy Day (December 24th)
  • Main Patch notes:

General updates

  • Two seasonal events, Turkey Day and Toy Day, have been added.
  • Residents can visit Resident Services to put in a request to increase the capacity of their home storage.
  • Luna can now offer random dream destinations by selecting the “Surprise me” option.
  • A new feature for transferring save data between different systems has been added.
    • This feature only transfers save data for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. When necessary, please use the Nintendo Switch “Transfer Your User Data” feature as well. Learn more about save data transfer here.
  • The following content has also been added:
    • Additional Nook Miles redemption items.
    • Additional limited-time seasonal items from Nook Shopping.
    • Additional DIY recipes that use seasonal materials.
    • Additional Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp collaboration item.

Fixed issues

  • Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the game play experience.
  • List of changes:
  • Turkey Day – On Turkey Day, which will take place this year on Nov. 26, the first-class chef Franklin will arrive and host a gathering in the plaza. You can help Franklin collect ingredients to go in the dishes that will be on display in the plaza. You can even receive a gift from Franklin as a thank you for helping him cook.
  • Toy Day – It’s the time of the year when island residents rejoice … The month of Toy Day is nearly at hand! You might notice your island and plaza gradually becoming more festive with holiday-themed decorations over the coming weeks. Keep an eye out for decorated trees, too. Shaking these may drop ornaments which will allow you to craft holiday furniture recipes. From Dec. 1 to Dec. 25, you’ll be able to purchase toys from Nook’s Cranny and find holiday-themed clothing at the Able Sisters shop. When it’s officially Toy Day on Dec. 24, Jingle will pay a special visit to your island to spread holiday cheer. If you help him deliver presents, you’ll also receive a gift!
  • Reactions and Hairstyles – Nine new Reactions will be available with this update, which can be obtained by redeeming Nook Miles at the Nook Stop terminal located in Resident Services. Six new hairstyle options can also be acquired by redeeming Nook Miles, so get ready to express yourself and let your personality shine!
    • New reactions: Sit Down, Wave Goodbye, Take a picture, Sniff Sniff, Work Out, Yoga, Here You Go, Excited, Ta-da
  • Home Storage Upgrade – If you’ve expanded your in-game home to its largest size and paid off your debt, you’ll now be able to apply for a home storage expansion by speaking to Tom Nook at Resident Services. Congrats on achieving the next level of home ownership. This will expand your home storage to 2400 slots. Think of all the items you can now store and access from the comfort of your island home!
  • Visit Random Islands in Dreams – Have you enjoyed dozing off and visiting other islands within dreams? Now you’ll be able to choose to visit random islands while dreaming, opening up new vistas of inspiration for your own island customizations.
  • Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Collaboration – To commemorate Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp’s third anniversary, a Pocket Camp smartphone model will become available in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. To receive this smartphone model, you’ll need to link both the Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp app and Animal Crossing: New Horizons to your Nintendo account. For more information, please visit https://ac-pocketcamp.com/en-US/horizons.
  • Island and Resident Data Transfers – Two new features are arriving to offer expanded flexibility for your island and resident data. The whole island transfer feature will enable you to move your user save data, along with the island itself and all the residents, to another system. This service will be facilitated by the free Island Transfer Tool app in Nintendo eShop. For players who are not the island’s Resident Representative, a single-player transfer feature allows you to transfer resident data to another system. This includes your resident’s name, appearance and equipment, along with your inventory, home and storage. Additional details about the benefits and limitations of these new data transfer services can be found at https://animal-crossing.com/new-horizons/#transfer.
  • Seasonal Items to Celebrate New Year’s Eve – New seasonal items will be available starting Dec. 1 at Nook Stop. Between Dec. 26 and Dec. 31, there will also be several festive items to commemorate New Year’s Eve. In addition to the update content, you can look forward to a countdown event starting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31. With Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you can meet in-game to ring in the new year with friends, family and your island residents!
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.5.1 and Ver. 1.5.1 a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: October 8th 2020 (North America) / October 9th 2020 (Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:

General updates

The following issues occurring in Ver. 1.5.0 have been fixed:

  • Fixed an issue where some title keywords obtained via Nook Miles would not appear within the Passport.
  • Fixed an issue where certain messages would display in English for users playing in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, or Russian.
  • Fixed an issue where animal residents would talk about pumpkins when given a bamboo shoot.
  • Fixed an issue where it was no longer possible to jump over a river based on the location of certain furniture.
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.5.0 and Ver. 1.5.0 a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: September 29th 2020 (North America) / September 30th 2020 (Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:

General updates

  • A new seasonal event, Halloween, has been added.
  • Pumpkins (produce item) and DIY projects that use pumpkins have been added.
  • Added new features for visiting dream islands with Luna: the ability to choose your destination from a list of previously visited dream islands and the ability to favorite previously visited dream islands.
  • It is now possible to hide items that are not for sale by pressing the Y Button when viewing the catalog via Nook Shopping.

Fixed issues

  • Other adjustments were made to improve the gameplay experience.
  • List of changes:
  • Halloween Preparations (October)
    • Gather candy to prep for Halloween
    • Grow pumpkins for DIY recipes
    • Get serious about your costume
  • Halloween Night (October 31st from 5PM to 12PM)
    • Jack, the czar of Halloween makes an appearance
    • Have fun giving out candy & seeing costumes
  • Use NookLink to easily perform Reactions (coming in Early October)
  • Adds a list of the Islands you have previously visited in a Dream. Also adds an option to add a visited island to your favourites.
  • Adds the Ring-Con decoration as present for updating to Ver. 1.5.0
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.4.2 and Ver. 1.4.2a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: August 20th 2020 (North America) / August 21st 2020 (Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:

General updates
The following issues have been addressed:

  • From Ver. 1.4.1:
    • Fixed issue where the “sumo ring” would not display properly.
  • From Ver. 1.4.0:
    • Fixed issue where the game would shut down under certain conditions when dreaming.
    • Fixed issue where shining soil would improperly appear behind buildings and other places.
    • Fixed issue where specific message cards sent from animal residents the player is close friends with would not arrive in the player’s mailbox as intended.
  • From Ver. 1.3.0:
    • Changed the MTU when playing with others from 1364 to 1240 in order to investigate an issue where players cannot play with others in certain network environments.
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.4.1 and Ver. 1.4.1a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: August 5th 2020 (North America) / August 6th 2020 (Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:

General updates
The following issues that occurred in Ver. 1.4.0 have been fixed:

  • Fixed an issue where trees could mature and contain things other than the normal fruit, etc.
  • Fixed an issue where shining soil disappears after returning to your own island after a dream and buried Bells appear in that location instead.
  • Fixed an issue where the player swings their shovel through the air when attempting to hit a rock placed at a certain location.
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.4.0 and Ver. 1.4.0a/b/b/etc (Summer Update Wave 2

  • Release date: July 29th 2020 (North America) / July 30th 2020 (Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:
  • General updates
    • A new seasonal event, Fireworks Shows, has been added.
    • New limited-time seasonal items have been added to Nook Shopping.
    • A new feature was added to the NookPhone Camera app, allowing you to turn off the guide information by pressing in the R Stick.
    • The “funny glasses” item now matches up with player skin color variations.
  • Online connectivity features
    • A new feature allows you to sleep in a bed and meet Luna. You can upload a dream of your island via the internet or visit other uploaded dream islands.
    • New features have been added to the Custom Designs Portal. You can now search by design name or type. You can now create a list of favorite creators.
    • A new feature has been added for backing up save data to Nintendo’s servers via the internet. You can use backed up save data with the island backup restoration service if your Nintendo Switch system is lost or broken.
      • You must be a member of Nintendo Switch Online and enable backups within Animal Crossing: New Horizons to use this new feature.
      • Save data cannot be restored at a customer’s discretionary timing. If your system is broken, you must contact Nintendo Support to start a repair request. If you have lost your system, you must contact Nintendo Support.
      • This feature does not allow save data (island data) to be transferred to a different system. We currently plan on adding a save data transfer feature within 2020. Information on the feature and timing will be announced at a future time.
    • Learn more about the island backup restoration service.
  • Fixed issues
    • Other adjustments were made to improve the game play experience.
  • List of changes:

 

  • Fireworks Shows – Enjoy atmospheric fireworks lighting up the sky above your island every Sunday in August at 7 p.m. Get in the spirit by redeeming Bells for raffle tickets in the plaza to get various festive items that you can use. Put your personal spin on the fireworks display by using your own custom design pattern to see it shot in the air as a firework in the sky!
  • Dreaming – You can now choose to take a nap in any bed placed in your home. While dozing off, you may find yourself in a strange realm where you’ll be greeted by Luna. Luna offers visits to other islands as a dream, and with her help, you can share your island as a dream with others too. She will grant those who share their island a “Dream Address” which players can exchange and use to visit each other’s island in a dream. In dreams, nothing is permanent because nothing you do is saved, so explore to your heart’s content.
  • Island Backup & Restoration Service – Nintendo Switch Online members can enable the new island backup service, which automatically uploads island and user save data to the internet at certain times. If your Nintendo Switch system is lost or damaged, you may be able to recover your island paradise as long as you’ve enabled island backup. In the event of loss or damage, contact Nintendo Consumer Support about restoring the island and user save data on your new or repaired Nintendo Switch system. After your island data and individual player data is restored, you can get back to building your island community! Additional details can be found on the Nintendo Consumer Support page when the update goes live. The island backup feature is separate from the Save Data Cloud functionality offered for select Nintendo Switch games through Nintendo Switch Online. A function specific to Animal Crossing: New Horizons to move users and save data to another system is planned for later this year. Details will be announced in the future.     

 

  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.3.1 and Ver. 1.3.1a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: July 9th 2020 (North America) / July 10th 2020 (Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:
  • Fixed the following issues:
    • Addressed issue where players could not properly use a zen bridge or red zen bridge placed on top of a cliff (third tier).
    • Addressed issue where a wet suit would not be available for sale within Nook’s Cranny.
    • Addressed issue where hermit crabs would appear in places other than the beach.
    • Addressed issue where a dialogue bubble would improperly appear after speaking with island residents.
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.3.0 and Ver. 1.3.0a/b/b/etc (Summer Update Wave 1)

  • Release date: July 2nd 2020 (North America) / July 3rd 2020 (Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:
  • General Updates
    • Players can now wear a wet suit and go diving in the ocean.
    • Players can now catch sea creatures while diving, which they can then donate to the museum.
    • Players can now encounter new visiting characters somewhere on the island.
    • Nook Miles can now be traded for new items.
    • New seasonal items have been added to the Nook Shopping catalog, available for limited time only.
  • Fixed the following issues:
    • The names of several fish have been fixed in Korean and Simplified Chinese.
    • Addressed issues to further ensure an enjoyable gaming experience.
  • List of changes:
  • Swimming and Diving – Grab a wet suit and get aquatically acquainted with your island marine life when swimming and diving arrive to Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Swim in the inviting waters off the coast of your island and dive to discover and scoop up sea creatures that inhabit your island’s ecosystem. Keep your eyes peeled for any prospective additions to the museum, and make sure to listen for fun facts from Blathers when you donate your new discoveries.
  • Pascal Brings Rewarding Recipes – While swimming, you might meet someone new! The friendly visitor Pascal seems to love scallops, and if you discover one while diving, he may ask you if he can have it. As a thank you, he’ll share some of his mermaid-themed DIY recipes.
  • Gulliver? – After downloading the free update, a familiar face will occasionally wash up on shore, but sporting slightly different, pirate-like clothing. Offer him a helping hand and he’ll send a special reward to show his gratitude. 
  • Diving suit and various Summer items added to the Store
  • Present: you can get a snorkel as present for downloading the update!
  • Additional notes: the a, b, c, etc. updates are small updates required for special events. They are downloaded automatically by launching the game while being connected to the internet.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.2.1 and Ver. 1.2.1a/b/b/etc

  • Release date: April 22nd 2020 (North America) / April 23rd 2020 (Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:

General Updates

  • Addressed issues to further ensure an enjoyable gaming experience.
  • List of upcoming events (require additional download by launching the game while being connected to the internet (Ver. X.X.a/b/c, etc.)):
  • International Museum Day (May 18th to May 31st)
  • Wedding Season (June 1st to June 30th)
  • Additional notes: none.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.2.0 and Ver. 1.2.0a

  • Release date: April 22nd 2020 (North America) / April 23rd 2020 (Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:

General updates

  • The following visiting merchants can now visit the island.
    • Leif (gardening shop)
    • Redd (Jolly Redd’s Treasure Trawler)
  • Added seasonal events.
  • Addressed issues to further ensure an enjoyable gaming experience.
  • List of changes:
  • Newly added island visitors
  • Leif’s Garden Shop (you can grow shrubs)
  • Jolly Redd’s Treasure Trawler (exchange bells for artwork and furniture)
  • Museum Expansion (The Art Gallery)

Upcoming events:

  • Nature Day (April 23rd to May 4th)
  • May Day (May 1st to May 7th)
  • International Museum Day (May 18th to May 31st)
  • Wedding Season (June 1st to June 30th)
  • Additional notes: the various events require an additional update downloaded by launching the game while being connected to the internet (Ver. X.X.a/b/c, etc.)
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.1.4a

  • Release date: April 1st 2020 (North America, Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:

No patch notes available.

  • Additional notes: this is an additional update required for the first Seasonal Event, Bunny Day.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.1.4

  • Release date: April 5th 2020 (North America) / April 6th 2020 (North America, Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:
  • General updates
    • Fixed an issue where, when Flick is on your island, if you give him the number of scarab beetles required for a model, the model you receive is of a different insect.
      • How this issue will be resolved in affected save data:
        After the software is updated to Ver. 1.1.4, if you give Flick the required number of scarab beetles again, you will receive the correct model.
    • Adjusted the appearance rate of some Bunny Day eggs through 11.04.2020.
      • Note: Eggs will be easier to find on Bunny Day itself, which takes place on 12.04.2020.
  • List of changes

This update fixes the drop rate for some of the eggs during the Bunny Day event, until April 11th.

  • Additional notes: none.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.1.3

  • Release date: April 2nd 2020 (North America) / April 3rd 2020 (North America, Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:
  • General updates
    • Fixes a bug causing balloons not to fly under certain conditions.
  • Additional notes: none.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.1.2

  • Release date: April 1st 2020 (North America) / April 2nd 2020 (North America, Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:
  • General updates
    • Fixed an issue where an animal you’ve invited to move from another island doesn’t actually move, leaving the plot of land allocated for them to move to sold and unoccupied.
      • How this issue will be resolved in affected save data:
        After the software is updated to Ver. 1.1.2, the sold plot of land will revert to being available, and a new animal will become able to move there again.
      • Note: Unfortunately, the animal that was originally invited to move to your island when the issue occurred will not return to their original island, nor will their plan to move to your island be carried out.
    • Fixed an issue where a request from Tom Nook for the Resident Representative to find a plot of land for new residents disappears.
      • How this issue will be resolved in affected save data:
        After the software is updated to Ver. 1.1.2, if the island is developed to a certain point (Nook’s Cranny is either under construction or completed), the next time the Resident Representative plays the game, a special event will trigger during the island-wide broadcast and the story will move forward.
    • Fixed an issue where, after deleting a resident, it becomes impossible to move their house and/or other structures.
      • How this issue will be resolved in affected save data:
        After the software is updated to Ver. 1.1.2, it will once more become possible to request that these structures be moved.
    • Fixed an issue where both Nook Miles and Bells are subtracted when you use Nook Miles Tickets to go on a Mystery Tour and purchase an item from Wilbur.
    • Other adjustments were made to improve the game play experience.
  • Additional notes: none.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.1.1

  • Release date: March 25th 2020 (North America) / March 26th 2020 (North America, Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:

Fixes a major issue impacting game balance.

  • Additional notes: none.
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.1.0

  • Release date: March 18th 2020 (North America) / March 19th 2020 (Europe Japan)
  • Patch notes:
  • Online connectivity features
    • It’s now possible to visit other islands through online play via the internet.
    • Added features related to NookLink, a Nintendo Switch Online smart device app game-specific service.
    • Added functionality for Best Friends.
    • Message cards can now be sent to friends or received from friends.
  • General updates
    • Added a seasonal event.
    • Other adjustments were made to improve the game play experience.
  • List of changes:
  • adds data related to the first Seasonal Event, Bunny Day
  • adds option to visit the island of other players via the internet
  • enables integration of the NookLink features (NookLink is a service for the Nintendo Switch Online app on smart devices). The service will launch on March 19th at 9PM PT / March 20th at 12AM ET / 4AM GMT / 5AM CET / 1PM JST.
  • provides various bug fixes and improvements
  • Additional notes: this is the Day 1 update for the game. If you have pre-purchased the game on the Nintendo eShop, you can download it before launch so you can have it ready for Day 1 (the console will automatically download it if you have Automatic Downloads activated).
  • Source: Nintendo

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Ver. 1.0.0

  • Release date: February 7th 2020 (North America, Europe) / February 8th 2020 (Japan)
  • Patch notes:

No patch notes available.

  • Additional notes: this is the base version of the game, that you get by pre-purchasing it on the Nintendo eShop.
  • Source: Nintendo

How to download updates for Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch?

To download the updates for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you have three options:

  • let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off

If not…

  • try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;

OR

  • select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.

To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title.

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