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Version 2.0.5 Update Patch Notes

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) - Version 2.0.5 Update

The Version 2.0.5 update of Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) addressed several bug fixes and will be released on February 15, 2022. Check out the patch notes and bug fixes for the main game and the Happy Home Paradise DLC and more with our guide below!

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

Latest Update Patch Notes

Ver. 2.0.5 Update (02/15/2022)

ACNH - Multiple players using shovels in an island

Ver 2.0.5	February 15, 2022

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

Main Game Bug Fixes

Fixed Issues
Fixed an issue where the player could not progress through the explanation about Photopia under specific conditions after moving to another island. Fixed an issue where the game would not progress after a message was displayed when a conversation had started and a lot of furniture items had been placed on the island. Fixed an issue where Luna would repeat the explanation related to the “Search by island name.” option over again. Fixed an issue where island residents would wear custom designs as a different pattern type than how the custom design was displayed in the tailor shop. Fixed an issue where an island resident visiting a player’s home would remain in the player’s home after the player used the Room Sketch app, the Happy Home Network app, or the Custom Designs Portal during the visit. Fixed an issue where a player would use a door decoration when remodeling the home of an island resident, but the door decoration would sometimes be removed when a new day started. Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the game play experience.

Fixed Issues

Fixed an issue where the player could not progress through the explanation about Photopia under specific conditions after moving to another island.
Fixed an issue where the game would not progress after a message was displayed when a conversation had started and a lot of furniture items had been placed on the island.
Fixed an issue where Luna would repeat the explanation related to the “Search by island name.” option over again.
Fixed an issue where island residents would wear custom designs as a different pattern type than how the custom design was displayed in the tailor shop.
Fixed an issue where an island resident visiting a player’s home would remain in the player’s home after the player used the Room Sketch app, the Happy Home Network app, or the Custom Designs Portal during the visit.
Fixed an issue where a player would use a door decoration when remodeling the home of an island resident, but the door decoration would sometimes be removed when a new day started.
Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the game play experience.

Happy Home Paradise DLC Bug Fixes

Fixed Issues
Fixed an issue where the player could not progress past the loading screen when trying to revisit a vacation home if the player previously released an ant or fly in the yard of that vacation home while the conditions for ants or flies to appear were not met. Fixed an issue where subsequent events would not progress properly if the player closed the software during a specific point while working on a facility. Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the game play experience.

Fixed Issues

Fixed an issue where the player could not progress past the loading screen when trying to revisit a vacation home if the player previously released an ant or fly in the yard of that vacation home while the conditions for ants or flies to appear were not met.
Fixed an issue where subsequent events would not progress properly if the player closed the software during a specific point while working on a facility.
Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the game play experience.

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

ACNH - Error Code 2219-3997
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

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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 Manually Update Your Game

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

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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

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