The April 28 Update has been announced for Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNHH). This update adds new twists for seasonal events, such as the International Museum Day and Wedding Season, as well as new seasonal items!

Official April Update Announcement

The April Update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons will release on April 28, 2021.

This update adds more rewards to previous seasonal events, and brand new seasonal items at Nook Shopping and Able Sisters!

New Seasonal Event Rewards

May Day - April 29 to May 7

May Day makes a return, but with a twist! Rover's picked a new destination with an all new maze too!

Those who participated in the May Day event will also get a brand new reward, Rover's Photo!

May Day Event Info and Rewards

International Museum Day - May 18 to May 31

Blathers hosts this year's International Museum Day, and this time, includes the Art Section of the Museum.

Visit the latest stamp rallies in the Art section for a brand new reward, the Art Plaque!

International Museum Day
Event Info and Rewards

Wedding Season - June 1 to June 30

Reese and Cyrus are visiting Harv's Island to celebrate Wedding Season!

On top of all the Wedding Season Items from last year, you can get all new Seasonal Items from Nook Shopping and Able Sisters!

Wedding Season 2021 Event Info

New Seasonal Items

The update adds new seasonal items from May and July. These include new items for Mother's Day, Cheese Rolling, and Children's Day, and more!

List of Nook Shopping Seasonal Items

Seasonal Event (Date)	Items
Children's Day April 28–May 5	Carp Banner NEW Newsprint Helmet NEW
Mother's Day May 1–31	Thank-You Mom Mug Carnations NEW
Cheese Rolling May 22–31	Double Gloucester Cheese NEW
International Children's Day June 1–15	Handmade Crown Handmade Cape
Wedding Season June 1–30	Nuptial Bell NEW Nuptial Doorplate NEW Nuptial Ring Pillow NEW
Father's Day June 1–30	Thank-You Dad Mug Thank-You Dad Apron NEW
Dragon Boat Festival & Dano Festival June 5–14	Festival Zongzi NEW Surichwi Tteok NEW
Summer Solstice (Northern Hemisphere) June 15–21	Sunflower Crown Sunflower Rug
Winter Solstice (Southern Hemisphere) June 15–21	Midwinter Sweater Aurora Wall
Tanabata July 1–7	Bamboo Grass
Marine Day July 8–22	Ship-Wheel Door Decoration NEW
Bastille Day July 10–20	NEW
Cowboy Festival July 15–August 15	Rodeo-Style Springy Ride-On

How to Update Animal Crossing

Steps	Directions
1	Press the + Button
2	Select Software Update

Press the + Button on the Home Screen

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

Select Software Update from the left tab.

You can update your game Via the Internet or you can Match Version with Local Users.

Why Your Game Isn't Updating

Check the Game's Official Twitter

You may not be able to update your game due to server failure. You can check the game's official Twitter account for information.

Check Nintendo's Server Maintenance Status

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 Your Internet Connection

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.

How to Check if Update is Complete

Press the + Button on the Home Screen

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

Select Software Information from the left tab. You can go to the Nintendo eShop to see if your game is up-to-date.

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1x1 Item Duplication Glitch [Fixed]	2x1 Item Duplication Glitch [Fixed]
Mailbox Item Duplication Glitch [Fixed]	How to Plant Trees on Paths [Fixed]
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