Nintendo announced that it will release Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which supports 4K resolution and mouse controls, on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The Ver. 3.0 Free Update, which adds new facilities and features, will also be released on the same day.

"Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" Release Date Set for January 15!

The release date for Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is Thursday, January 15, 2026! In addition to supporting 4K resolution and mouse controls, the Ver. 3.0 Free Update, which adds new facilities and features, will also be released on the same day.

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The screen resolution has been improved and supports up to 4K high-resolution image quality. You can enjoy a more beautiful Animal Crossing than ever before, with crystal-clear visuals.

Room redecorating, custom designs, and the bulletin board now support mouse controls with the Joy-Con 2. This allows you to design and redecorate your room intuitively.

Nook's Cranny will now carry a new item: Megaphone. When you hold the megaphone and call out a resident's name into Switch 2's microphone, the resident will respond. Since they will notice you even from far away, you can easily find residents.

By connecting with other players who own "Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition," you can enjoy online play with a maximum of 12 players. You can use a USB camera to display your friends' faces within the game.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will be released on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The price for both the physical and digital versions is 7,128 yen (tax included). If you own the Nintendo Switch version, you can upgrade by purchasing a 550 yen (tax included) upgrade pass.

"Animal Crossing: New Horizons" Ver. 3.0 Free Update is Coming!

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In the "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" version. 3.0 Free Update, a new facility, the Resort Hotel, will be built on your island. To prepare for the opening, you will assist the Kapp'n family in managing the hotel and coordinating unique, themed guest rooms.

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Tourists staying at the hotel will be seen walking around the island. Using the mannequins lined up in the lobby, you can propose fashion that suits the island's atmosphere and season. The suggested outfits can be worn by residents and your friends. Furthermore, you can use amiibo to invite your favorite residents to the Resort Hotel.

When you DIY an island specialty product and put it in a box, Kapp'n will transport it off the island to let others learn about your island. The Hotel Tickets, which you receive when you deliver coordinated guest rooms or DIY specialty products, can be used at the Souvenir Shop inside the hotel to exchange for novelties and rare items.

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When you sleep soundly in a bed, a new island will appear in your dreams, called Slumber Island, separate from your main island. You can have up to three Slumber Islands and enjoy island creation freely on a completely blank island. You can choose the island size from large, medium, or small, install bridges and slopes, and even invite residents from your main island to appear. Furthermore, you can enjoy creating the island with your friends through online play.

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The Resetti's Reset Service allows you to clean up a specific messy area on your island by defining the area. The cleaned-up items are automatically placed in your home storage. In addition, the storage capacity, previously capped at 5,000 items, can be expanded up to 9,000 items, and you will also be able to store trees, flowers, and shrubs.

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Collaboration items include nostalgic Nintendo toys, past hardware, LEGO, The Legend of Zelda, and Splatoon. They can be obtained at Nook Shopping or the Resort Hotel's Souvenir Shop. Furthermore, by tapping amiibo from The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon series, new residents will come to the island.

The "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" Ver. 3.0 Free Update will be released alongside the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Thursday, January 15, 2026. For more details, please see the "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" Official Website.