The January 28 Update has been announced for Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH). This update brings Pavé, the Festivale event, new features, new items, and more!
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 Festivale Event |
 Seasonal Items |
 New Reactions |
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 How to Find Pavé |
 New Mermaid Fence |
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All January Update Information
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This is the promotional video released on January 26, by Nintendo's official account on YouTube.
The January Update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons was released on January 28, 2021 (Thursday) at 8:00 PM EDT.
However, the new events won't be playable ahead of time, so there is not a lot to do until February 15 when Festivale is on!
As thanks for downloading the update, you will receive a letter from Nintendo and a gift - a pair of Maracas!
As new events are time locked, you can't time travel to access the events before the specified event date. Once officially released, you can time travel to them at any time, even after the event has ended.
| Event Date: | February 15 |
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The Festivale event will be held every 15th of February. Pavé will appear on your island to celebrate the event!
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| Appearance Date | Mardi Gras (Festivale) |
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| Appearance Location | TBD |
| Appearance Time | TBD |
Pavé was first teased at the end of the Winter Update, and will visit your island to celebrate Festivale!
There will be a set of Festivale-inspired reactions for sale in the cabinet at Nook's Cranny, from February 1 and onwards. It includes 4 new reactions, such as the Confetti and Feelin' It reactions!
List of All Reactions
| Item Availability | February 1 to February 3 |
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Celebrate the beginning of spring with a Bean-Throwing Set to drive away the oni! The Able Sisters Tailor Shop will also sell the Ogre clothes on the same date.
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 Horned-Ogre Mask |
Buy Price: 1120 Sell Price: 280 |
Source: Able Sisters |
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 Ogre Costume |
Buy Price: 1,600 Sell Price: 400 |
Source: Able Sisters |
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 Okame Mask |
Buy Price: 1120 Sell Price: 280 |
Source: Able Sisters |
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This item has no other color variations.
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| Item Availability | February 1 to February 14 |
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New Valentine's Day seasonal items will be released! These include a Heart Chocolate and a Heart Bouquet. These will be available in different colors, so check your shopping app daily!
| Item Availability | January 25 to February 2 |
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Nook Shopping will release a figure based on Mr. Resetti to celebrate Groundhog Day.
| Item Availability | January 15 to February 15 |
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A Football Rug and Megaphone will also be available for purchase starting from January 15 to February 15. The Megaphone is available in several colors as well!
| Item Availability | February 10 to February 17 |
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Celebrate Korean New Year with the Seollal New Year Pocket Money available for purchase on February 10 to February 17 at Nook Shopping.
| Item Availability | February 10 to February 17 |
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Also available is the traditional Chinese red envelope, along with a Chinese New Year wall decoration.
List of Nook Shopping Seasonal Items
As always, we get a free item for updating our beloved ACNH, and this time it's a pair of Maracas!
There are a few costumes and accessories available at Able Sisters that you can buy in preparation for the Festivale Event. You can find the full list over here!
List of Festivale Clothes
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| Horned-Ogre Mask |
Buy Price: 1120 Sell Price: 280 |
Source: Able Sisters |
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| Ogre Costume |
Buy Price: 1,600 Sell Price: 400 |
Source: Able Sisters |
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| Okame Mask |
Buy Price: 1120 Sell Price: 280 |
Source: Able Sisters |
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This item has no other color variations.
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The new Ogre costumes and masks look like they would be perfect for Halloween, and can be bought in the same period as the Bean-Throwing Set, February 1 to February 3.
It was confirmed that the Sanrio Characters Collaboration set of amiibo cards will be reprinted for the first time in the US!
The cards will be available for purchase starting March 26, 2021!
List of amiibos and Compatibility
The next update, which seems to include the Super Mushroom and the Super Star from Super Mario Bros., will be available on March..
With the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game selected on the Home screen, press the + button on your Switch to view the game data.
Select Software Update from the left tab.
You can update your game Via the Internet or you can Match Version with Local Users.
If you have trouble updating your game, you can refer to the following solutions.
You may not be able to update your game due to server failure. You can check the game's official Twitter account for information.
Depending on Nintendo's server maintenance status, you may not be able to update your game. You can check their official website for more information.
Check if your Switch is connected to the internet.
You can check your internet status by going to the System Settings from the Home screen, and selecting Internet on the left tab.
If the problem persists, you can try restarting your Switch or your router.
With the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game selected on the Home screen, press the + button on your Switch to view the game data.
Select Software Information from the left tab. You can go to the Nintendo eShop to see if your game is up-to-date.
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
Sanrio amiibo Pack
Build-A-Bear Collection
How to Use the Island Tour Creator
Original Soundtrack and Sheet Music
UNIQLO Collection
PUMA x ACNH Collab
Maintenance | Fix Errors
How to Update and Update Patch Notes
How to Climb the 4th Cliff Level
How to Plant Trees on Clifftop Edges
1x1 Item Duplication Glitch
2x1 Item Duplication Glitch
Mailbox Item Duplication Glitch
How to Plant Trees on Paths
How to Swim in Rivers | How to Sit in Pools
How to Center Items on Tables Outside
Animal Crossing Direct
Is there a Demo?
Pre-order Bonuses
Giveaways
How to Pre-load
