Animal Crossing 3.0: Free Update and Switch 2 Edition

• Key Takeaways:
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 is a free update adding Kapp’n’s hotel, expanded storage and Slumber Islands.
• Nintendo Switch 2 Edition adds enhanced resolution, mouse control, mic-based megaphone and 12-player sessions.
• Owners of the original game can buy an upgrade pack for Nintendo Switch 2 for $6.99; the full Switch 2 Edition is listed at $89.99.

What’s in the free 3.0 update

Kapp’n’s family’s hotel

A new hotel run by Kapp’n and his crew has arrived on the island. Players can design themed rooms for guests and earn hotel tickets for the souvenir shop. This adds a fresh decorating loop and new items to collect.

More convenience and storage

Home storage has two new upgrade tiers, raising the maximum to 9,000 items. Storage now accepts larger items, including trees, shrubs and flowers, for easier island management.

Resetti’s cleanup service is another quality-of-life addition. Talk to Resetti to have him tidy sections of your island, remove unwanted flowers or custom designs, and send cleared items to storage.

Slumber Islands and online sharing

Nintendo Switch Online members can create up to three Slumber Islands separate from their main save. These islands let players experiment with terraforming and layouts without changing their primary island. Friends can join and collaborate online on Slumber Islands.

New collaborations and amiibo support

Look for new collaboration items, including LEGO®-style pieces and retro Nintendo collectibles. Select amiibo accessories (sold separately) from series like Splatoon and The Legend of Zelda can be scanned for additional items.

How to update

To get the 3.0 content, highlight Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the HOME Menu, press +, and choose Software Update (internet connection required).

Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and upgrade options

Switch 2 exclusive enhancements

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition introduces higher resolution, mouse control for faster decorating and a megaphone feature that uses the Switch 2 system microphone to call residents. The edition also supports expanded multiplayer.

Expanded multiplayer and communication

When everyone has the Switch 2 Edition, islands can host up to 12 players online. CameraPlay and GameChat support let players see and hear each other in real time during sessions.

Pricing and upgrade pack

Nintendo lists the full Switch 2 Edition at $89.99. If you already own Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo offers an upgrade pack for the Switch 2 Edition—priced at $6.99—to add the Switch 2–specific enhancements.

Final note

Nintendo thanks the community for continuing to play New Horizons. The 3.0 free update and the Switch 2 Edition aim to give both long-time and new players more ways to customize and share their islands.