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★ Update 3.0 is out on January 15, 2026!
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ACNH 3.0 Countdown
Version 3.0 of Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) is releasing on January 15, 2026 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read on to learn the exact date and time of the update!

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Animal Crossing: New Horizion 3.0 Release Countdown

Releases on January 15, 2026

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(Until January 14, 8PM EST)

The Animal Crossing: New Horizions 3.0 Update will be available on January 15, 2026. There has been no confirmed time, but it is speculated to drop at 10 AM JST or 8 PM EST, just like its previous major updates and DLCs.

The free 3.0 update adds new content such as Kapp'n's Family Hotel, and Luna's New Dream World, as well as quality of life improvements like improved storage space and an island reset function. It also introduces new LEGO and amiibo collaboration items into the game.

Version 3.0 Update Guide: All New Content and Features

Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Also Releases on January 15, 2026

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At the same time of the 3.0 update, Animal Crossing will also drop a Nintendo Switch 2 edition of the game, which has its own exclusive content alongside graphical upgrades due to the Switch 2's improved hardware.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizions 3.0 Release Time and Date

Likely to Release at 10 AM JST

Region Time Zone Time
Japan UTC+9 10:00, January 15
United States (EST) UTC-5 20:00, January 14
United States (PST) UTC-8 17:00, January 14
Brazil (BRT) UTC-3 22:00, January 14
United Kingdom (GMT) UTC+0 01:00, January 15
New Zealand (NZDT) UTC+13 14:00, January 15
Australian East Coast (AEDT) UTC+11 12:00, January 15
Australian West Coast (AWST) UTC+8 09:00, January 15
Philippines UTC+8 09:00, January 15
South Africa (SAST) UTC+2 03:00, January 15

It is confirmed that the 3.0 update will drop on January 15, 2026 in JST, but there has been no hard confirmation on a global time. However, it is likely to drop at 10:00 AM JST based on previous updates.

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ACNH - Version 1.9March Ver 1.9.0 Update ACNH - Version 1.10April Ver 1.10.0 Update
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ACNH - Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion PackNintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack ACNH - November 12 UpdateNovember Ver 2.0.1 Update
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