Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and the accompanying Ver. 3.0 update arrive on 15th January 2026 , and there's a lot packed into them.

Below, we've listed everything included in the ACNH 3.0 update — which is coming to the base Switch 1 game too — and outlined all of the Switch 2 Edition additions (heh), so you can see all of the new stuff at a glance.

We've also answered some questions you might have about the update and Animal Crossing Switch 2 Edition.

On this page: Everything Included In The Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition & Free 3.0 Update

1. Animal Crossing: New Horizons - All Switch 2 Features

1.1. Improved Resolution & Graphics

1.2. Mouse Controls

1.3. Megaphone

1.4. Expanded Online Features

2. ACN

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