The new Wave 2 Summer Update (release date July 30, 2020), was announced for Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) for the Nintendo Switch. Here we have info about the update's new features, such as Redd's Raffle, new items, party horns, fireworks, Dream Suite and Luna!

Ver. 1.4 - Summer Update Links
Fireworks Show	Firework Designs	Redd's Raffle
Luna the Tapir	Backup Service	Dream Suite

All Summer Update 2 Information

Official Summer Update Video

This is the promotional video released on July 28, 2020, by Nintendo's official account on YouTube.

How to Update and Update Patch Notes

Update Summary List

Fireworks every Sunday in August Make Custom Firework Designs Luna the Tapir will visit Dream Suite will open Redd's Raffle shop will open New DIY Recipe New Summer items Turn Off Camera UI Custom Design Floor Preview Custom Design Portal Updated Island Backup Service available Fall Update coming

New Events

Fireworks Shows every Sunday in August

We hope you've prepared some scenic spots, because with this new update you will be able to enjoy summer Firework shows from the comfort of your island!

The Fireworks Show will be held every Sunday in August, meaning you get it 5 times this year as there are five Sundays in August in 2020!

Fireworks Show Event Info

Make Custom Firework Designs!

You've decorated your island, now it's time to decorate THE SKY! We've got some cute designs to get you started, but you can use any custom designs as Fireworks and have them light up the sky during the Fireworks Shows. (But you first need to make space for non-path designs somehow...)

How to Make Custom Fireworks Designs

New Visitors

Luna Redd

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Luna the Tapir

The owner of the Dream Suite has finally joined the group of familiar faces in New Horizons!

Luna appears in your dreams

Whenever you sleep in a bed, Luna will greet you at the Dream Suite and let you visit offline copies of other player's islands.

Where to Find Luna and the Dream Suite

Redd

While not a new visitor, Redd is now visiting with a different kind of shop - Redd's Raffle. He will visit every Sunday with Fireworks Shows, so you'll be able to find him easily this time!

Redd's Raffle Times and Prizes

New Features

Dream Suite Redd's Raffle Turn Off Camera Interface Custom Design Floor Preview Custom Design Portal Updated Island Back-Up Services

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Dream Suite

Using the Dream Suite allows you to show off a copy off your island without having to worry about vandalism or theft, and it can be accessed without the owner being online, perfect for sharing the result of your 8 hour island-rebuild marathon!

Use any bed in your house

You can access the Dream Suite from any bed, as long as it's inside your house, meaning Luna won't get a physical shop this time around.

Dream Suite Guide

Visit other players' islands

Of course, you can also visit other dream towns and get inspiration or simply check out your friends' islands without them needing to be online, so we're really excited about the world of creativity that has opened up with the Dream Suite!

Dream Address and House Share Board

Redd's Raffle

During the Firework shows, Redd seems to have found another business opportunity, selling new items to have fun with.

As the name suggests, it's a raffle and you might need to try a few times to get what you want, but all in all a lot of nice items have been added and we think it's worth it for those Summer parties with friends.

Redd's Raffle Times and Prizes

Turn Off Camera Interface

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Before, you had to use a glitch to remove the camera interface when using the camera app, but now you can simply press down on your Right stick once and it will hide it for you!

Custom Design Floor Preview

When you make Custom Designs, you can now preview your design as a floor tile as well, on top of the standard easel, tank top and face paint previews.

Custom Design Portal Updated

A huge change has been made to the Custom Design Portal in the form of a new search function! You can now search for Design Titles and specify what kind of design you're looking for. For example, you could search "Zelda" and choose the design that best fits you're looking for!

Island Back-Up Services

Finally, some might say, a service to back-up your Animal Crossing: New Horizons save data has arrived! We will update with info on how to use the service as soon as possible.

Island Backup Restoration Service

New Items

King Tut Mask DIY Free Fireworks Wallpaper New Fireworks Show Items New Seasonal Items

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King Tut Mask DIY Recipe

King Tut Mask

If you find a Gold Nugget, your character will get inspired to make this newly added DIY, the King Tut Mask!

King Tut Mask gives Bad Luck

When wearing the mask and running around, your character will often trip and fall. If you're holding things like balloons they will fly off and disappear, so be careful!

Free Fireworks Wallpaper

Players will receive a Fireworks Wallpaper for free as thanks for updating the game!

Ver 1.4.0 Patch Notes and How to Update

New Fireworks Show Items

Available through Redd's Raffle, a load of new interactive items have been added:

Raffle Prizes
Red Sparkler	Blue Sparkler	Fountain Firework
Bubble Blower	Uchiwa Fan	Pinwheel
Tweeter	Blue Balloon	Red Balloon
Yellow Balloon	Green Balloon	Pink Balloon

Redd's Raffle Times and Prizes

New Seasonal Items

Cowboy Festival

Item Availability	August 1 to August 31

From August 1 to August 31, the Rodeo-Style Springy Ride-on will be available from Nook Shopping's Special Goods section as part of the Cowboy Festival!

Cowherd & Weaver Girl Day

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Item Availability	August 1 to August 31

From August 1 to August 31, the Hikoboshi Outfit and Orihime Outfit will be available from Nook Shopping's Special Goods section as part of the Cowherd & Weaver Girl Day!

Grape Harvest Festival

Item Availability	September 1 to September 30

Celebrate Grape Harvest Festival by dancing around while wearing this Grape-Harvest Basket, available at Nook Shopping from September 1 to September 30.

Moon-Viewing Day

Item Availability	September 7 to October 8

Let us all look up and appreciate the moon on Moon-Viewing Day. While you are at it, grab the Moon Rug exclusively at Nook Shopping until October 8.

Fall Update Announced

The end of the video teases that the next free update will come in fall. Since Jack was shown on the screen, it's likely to hit around Halloween!

For a full list of previous Updates and patch notes, check here:

Update Patch Notes

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