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★ Update 3.0 and NS2 Editions are out now!
┗ Unlock the Hotel & the Special Nintendo Catalog.
┗ Collab Guides with LEGO, Splatoon, and Zelda
☆ Switch 2 Edition Features and Price
★ Enjoy sandbox building in Slumber Islands.
☆ New Villagers: Cece, Viche, Tulin, and Mineru!

Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) - News and Updates

The latest news and updates for Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) include the Version 3.0 update alongside the release of the upgraded Switch 2 Edition. See all the latest news and updates, as well as service maintenance, bugs and fixes, and the latest collaborations here.

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Version 3.0 Update

Animal Crossing New Horizons V3
Version 3.0 is set to go live on January 15, 2026. This update introduces several new features, including Kapp'n's Family Hotel, Luna's new Dream World, new collaboration items, new villagers, and various quality-of-life improvements.
Version 3.0 Update Guide: All New Content and Features

Switch 2 Upgrade

Switch 2 Upgrade
The Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing will also become available alongside the Version 3.0 update. It includes features exclusive to Switch 2, such as the return of the Megaphone, expanded online features, and improved gameplay through enhanced graphics and mouse controls.

Switch 2 Edition New Features and Upgrade Price

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Version 3.0 News

Version 3.0 News
Switch 2 New Features and Upgrade Price Version 3.0 All New Content and Features
Update 3.0 Release Time and Countdown All amiibo Rewards and Unlocks
LEGO Collaboration Guide Zelda Collaboration Guide
Splatoon Collaboration Guide Nintendo Collab Items

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DLC and Event Updates
List of New Features List of New Horizons DLC
April Ver 1.2 Update July Ver 1.3 Update
August Ver 1.4 Update September Ver 1.5 Update
November Ver 1.6 Update January Ver 1.7 Update
February Ver 1.8.0 Update 1st Anniversary Event
March Ver 1.9.0 Update April Ver 1.10.0 Update
April Ver 1.11.0 Update ACNH Direct and November Update
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack November Ver 2.0.1 Update
November Ver 2.0.2 Update November Version 2.0.3 Update
December Ver 2.0.4 Update -

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Server Maintenance

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Find the latest information on maintenance and errors in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. If you're encountering bugs or errors, check the page below for potential fixes.

How to Fix Errors

Updates and Patch Notes

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Stay up to date with all updates from Version 3.0 onward. See all updates and patch notes here.

Updates and Update Patch Notes

Game Glitches

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Glitches discovered by players in the game are listed here! Each page has step-by-step instructions on how to reacreate glitches, as well as other information such as warnings, and patch updates.

All Game Glitches

Game Glitches
ACNH - How to climb to the 4th LevelHow to Climb the 4th Cliff Level ACNH - How to Plant Trees on Clifftop EdgesHow to Plant Trees on Clifftop Edges
ACNH - 1x1 Item Duplication Glitch partial1x1 Item Duplication Glitch [Fixed] ACNH - Item Duplication Glitch partial2x1 Item Duplication Glitch [Fixed]
ACNH - Best Item Duplication Glitch PartialBest Item Duplication Glitch [Fixed] ACNH - How to Plant Trees on Paths BannerHow to Plant Trees on Paths [Fixed]
ACNH - How to Swim in Rivers | How to Sit in Baths and PoolsHow to Swim in Rivers | How to Sit in Pools ACNH - How to Center Items on Tables Outside Banner.pngHow to Center Items on Tables Outside

Note that glitches are eventually fixed, and only a few of them can be exploited. Take extra caution when performing these, as glitches can potentially break your save files.

List of All Glitches

Merch and Collab

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been collaborating with different brands over the years to get us some sweet sweet merch.

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Merch and Collab
Animal Crossing New Horizons (ACNH) - Soundtrack and ScoreACNH Original Soundtrack Animal Crossing New Horizons (ACNH) - Soundtrack 2 and KK Slider Music Instrumental Selection Analog LPACNH Soundtrack 2
Animal Crossing New Horizons (ACNH) - Build-a-Bear Workshop CollaborationBuild-a-Bear Workshop ACNH - PUMA X Animal Crossing: New HorizonsPUMA X ACNH
UNIQLO ACNH Collaboration CollectionUNIQLO X ACNH ACNH - Island Tour Creator BannerIsland Tour Creator

List of ACNH Merch and Collabs

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good thing my sister will get c copy too. we can visit ea other

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