ACNH - Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch)

November 18 Update | Version 2.0.2 Bug Fixes and Patch Notes

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Walkthrough Team

Last updated on: April 3, 2022 11:35 PM

★ June To-Do List
★ Wedding Season
★ Flick's Bug-Off
★ Nook Shopping Seasonal Items

Animal Crossing New Horizons (ACNH) - Version 2.0.2

The Version 2.0.2 update of Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) addressed several bug fixes and will be released on November 18, 2021.

Read on to see the patch notes and bug fixes for the main game and the Happy Home Paradise DLC and more on our guide below!

List of Contents

Latest Update Patch Notes
How to Update Animal Crossing
Issues with Updating
Related Guides

Latest Update Patch Notes

Ver. 2.0.2 Update (11/18/2021)

Ver 2.0.1	November 18, 2021

The following patch notes are from the Nintendo's official site.

Main Game Bug Fixes

Fixed Issues
During one of Kapp’n’s boat tours, Brewster could overlap with the player and prevent the player from moving. Kapp’n’s song could stop playing and prevent the game from proceeding. Selecting the “How does this work?” option when starting a group-stretching session during a multiplayer session could prevent the game from proceeding.. The poster for Orville would be available via Nook Shopping after inviting Wilbur to Photopia. The poster for Wilbur would be available via Nook Shopping after inviting Orville to Photopia. Placing certain furniture items on the pier could prevent the player from being able to speak with Kapp’n. The warp function of the pipe item would stop working after the player discussed buying furniture from a resident inside the resident’s home. The music for group stretching sometimes wouldn’t play if an audio device close to the plaza was playing music. The Nook Miles+ activity “Visit the Roost for a Coffee Break” could appear multiple times in the same day.

Fixed Issues

During one of Kapp’n’s boat tours, Brewster could overlap with the player and prevent the player from moving.
Kapp’n’s song could stop playing and prevent the game from proceeding.
Selecting the “How does this work?” option when starting a group-stretching session during a multiplayer session could prevent the game from proceeding..
The poster for Orville would be available via Nook Shopping after inviting Wilbur to Photopia.
The poster for Wilbur would be available via Nook Shopping after inviting Orville to Photopia.
Placing certain furniture items on the pier could prevent the player from being able to speak with Kapp’n.
The warp function of the pipe item would stop working after the player discussed buying furniture from a resident inside the resident’s home.
The music for group stretching sometimes wouldn’t play if an audio device close to the plaza was playing music.
The Nook Miles+ activity “Visit the Roost for a Coffee Break” could appear multiple times in the same day.

Happy Home Paradise DLC Bug Fixes

Fixed Issues
The software would close when the player tried to lead Leif to the school and the placement of the furniture items in the school met certain requirements. Using amiibo multiple times to change the members used in a facility could cause the software to close. The software could close when the player repeatedly used amiibo at a finished vacation home to add or remove guests. The Y Button could stop removing guests when the player repeatedly used amiibo to add a guest and then remove the guest using the Y Button. While working, a design portfolio photo could continue to display in the upper-left of the screen after speaking to a client on the north beach. Bells would be spent in addition to Poki when the player ordered a present for another resident through Wardell. The message card regarding refunding miles for the Pro Decorating License could be sent multiple times. The roommates would not appear in a follow-up scene if their shared vacation home situation was ended while in the yard of their vacation home.

Fixed Issues

The software would close when the player tried to lead Leif to the school and the placement of the furniture items in the school met certain requirements.
Using amiibo multiple times to change the members used in a facility could cause the software to close.
The software could close when the player repeatedly used amiibo at a finished vacation home to add or remove guests.
The Y Button could stop removing guests when the player repeatedly used amiibo to add a guest and then remove the guest using the Y Button.
While working, a design portfolio photo could continue to display in the upper-left of the screen after speaking to a client on the north beach.
Bells would be spent in addition to Poki when the player ordered a present for another resident through Wardell.
The message card regarding refunding miles for the Pro Decorating License could be sent multiple times.
The roommates would not appear in a follow-up scene if their shared vacation home situation was ended while in the yard of their vacation home.

How to Update Animal Crossing

ACNH - 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.

Issues with Updating

If you have trouble updating your game, you can refer to the following solutions.

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.

Maintenance Updates

We will also keep you posted with the latest server maintenance status here at Game8! Click the link below to view past and upcoming server maintenance with Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Maintenance | How to Fix an Error

Check Your Internet Connection

System Settings - Internet.jpg
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

Animal Crossing New Horizons (ACNH) News and Updates.png

Head Back to News & Updates

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

Comment

See more comments (7 Comments)

Author

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Walkthrough Team

This article was created by Game8's elite team of writers and gamers.

Leave feedback(Login required)

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
News and Updates
DLC and Events
November 18 Update | Version 2.0.2 Bug Fixes and Patch Notes

Please participate in our site
improvement survey
12/2025

Would you assist in
improving Game8's site?

This survey will take about 1 minute.
Your answers will help us to improve our website.

We are listening to our users' valuable opinions and discussing how to act on them.

The information collected through this survey will be used for the purpose of improving our services. In addition, the information will only be disclosed a part of a statistic in a format that will not allow identification of personal information.

Begin Survey

Not Now

Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Advertisements.

Amount of Ads

Very Dissatisfied

Somewhat Dissatisfied

Fine

Somewhat Satisfied

Highly Satisfied

Placement of Ads

Timing of Ad Display

Ad Loading Speed

Safeness of Ads

Content of Ads

Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Quality of Articles.

Amount of information

Very Dissatisfied

Somewhat Dissatisfied

Fine

Somewhat Satisfied

Highly Satisfied

Frequency of updates

Speed of new information

Accuracy of articles

Understandibility of articles

Readability of sentences

Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Usability of the Site.

Ease of finding information

Very Dissatisfied

Somewhat Dissatisfied

Fine

Somewhat Satisfied

Highly Satisfied

Loading Speed

Use of Color

Font Size

Visibility of Images

Easy to Understand Layout

Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Message Boards, Comments.

Ease of Writing

Very Dissatisfied

Somewhat Dissatisfied

Fine

Somewhat Satisfied

Highly Satisfied

Readability

Ease in Finding Information

Comment Quality

Comment Quantity

Admin Response

Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Site's new design.

Please rate our site's new design

Very Dissatisfied

Somewhat Dissatisfied

Fine

Somewhat Satisfied

Highly Satisfied

Do you think that the website's design change makes the site easier to use?

Has the new design made it easier for you to find information on the site?

Has the new design improved the overall visual appeal of the site?

How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the new design of the site?

How likely are you to recommend Game8 to someone you know?

Very Unlikely

Very Likely

If you have other opinions regarding potential improvement to the website, please share them with us. We would appreciate your honest opinion.

Note: This is a free response section, so you can proceed without entering anything.
Note: Please be sure not to enter any kind of personal information into your response.

Thank You

Thank you for participating in our survey! Your answers will help us to improve the quality of our website and services.
We hope you continue to make use of Game8.

For other opinions or comments, go here.

Rankings

Gaming News

Best PS5 RPGs (December 2025)

Popular Games

Recommended Games

©2020 Nintendo

The copyrights of videos of games used in our content and other intellectual property rights belong to the provider of the game.
The contents we provide on this site were created personally by members of the Game8 editorial department.
We refuse the right to reuse or repost content taken without our permission such as data or images to other sites.

November 18 Update | Version 2.0.2 Bug Fixes and Patch Notes

Latest Update Patch Notes

Ver. 2.0.2 Update (11/18/2021)

Main Game Bug Fixes

Happy Home Paradise DLC Bug Fixes

How to Update Animal Crossing

Press the + Button on the Home Screen

Select Software Update

Issues with Updating

Check the Game's Official Twitter

Check Nintendo's Server Maintenance Status

Maintenance Updates

Check Your Internet Connection

How to Check if Update is Complete

Press the + Button on the Home Screen

Select Software Information

Related Guides

Comment

Author

Rankings

Gaming News

Popular Games

Recommended Games

All rights reserved

News and Updates

Version 2.0 Update

Happy Home Paradise DLC

Hot Articles

News and Updates

Beginner Tips

Version 2.0 Guides

Beginner Guides

Gameplay Basics

Tips and Tricks

Money, Miles, and Shopping

House and Storage

Reimagine Your Character

Reshape Your Island

Activities

System Info

Events

Monthly Events

Time Limited Events

Character Events

DIY

DIY Recipe Collections

DIY Series

Materials

Custom Designs

Top Custom Designs

Database

Tools

Villagers and Visitors

Bugs

Fish

Deep Sea Creatures

Flowers

Fossils

KK Slider Songs

Facilities

Pre-Release Info

Message Boards

Japanese Wiki (日本語版)