The July 29, 2021 Update (Ver.1.11.0) has launched in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) for the Nintendo Switch.

The update includes new prizes for Redd's Raffle during the Fireworks Shows event, new seasonal items for Obon and Chuseok, and new Spooky furniture for Halloween 2021!

July 2021 Update Announcement

Nintendo has released Ver.1.11.0 of Animal Crossing: New Horizons at 9:00 PM ET, July 28, 2021.

This update adds 12 new food items to Redd's Raffle during the Fireworks Show event!

Of course, no update is complete without brand-new seasonal items at Nook Shopping! Get the freshest items for the Obon and Chuseok season!

Lastly, the update gives us a sneak peek into this year Halloween event with 3 new Spooky furniture items at Nook's Cranny!

Updated Events

Fireworks Show & Redd's Raffle

On each Sunday in August, feast your eyes on a firework show from Resident Services! You can even have your own Custom Designs fill the night sky; just speak with Isabelle at the plaza before the event!

You can even join Redd's Raffle and win prizes! 12 new food items have been added to the raffle to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Check out links below for guides on each of these events!

Fireworks Show Event Guide

Redd's Raffle Prizes

New Seasonal Items

The update adds new seasonal items from August to September. These include new items for Obon, Moon-Viewing Day, and Chuseok!

Seasonal Event (Date)	Items
Cowboy Festival July 15–August 15
Cowherd & Weaver Girl Day August 5–14
Obon August 10–16NEW
Grape Harvest Festival September 1–30
Moon-Viewing Day September 12–21NEW
Chuseok September 12–21NEW

List of All Nook Shopping Seasonal Items

Bugs and Fixes

Ver.1.11.1

On July 9th at 9:00 PM, Nintendo patched some small bugs with Ver.1.11.1! Update your game to fix any of these issues in your game:

Unable to sort DIY Recipes by order obtained Color variations not showing up in Photopia Closing BGM not playing at Nook's Cranny Seasonal clouds not appearing in the right seasons

How to Update Animal Crossing

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.

Related Guides

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
Merchandise and Promotions
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
Bugs and Patch Updates
Maintenance | Fix Errors	How to Update and Update Patch Notes
Game Glitches
How to Climb the 4th Cliff Level	How to Plant Trees on Clifftop Edges
1x1 Item Duplication Glitch [Fixed]	2x1 Item Duplication Glitch [Fixed]
Mailbox Item Duplication Glitch [Fixed]	How to Plant Trees on Paths [Fixed]
How to Swim in Rivers | How to Sit in Pools	How to Center Items on Tables Outside
Pre-Release Content
Animal Crossing Direct	Is there a Demo?
Pre-order Bonuses	Giveaways
How to Pre-load