Players were once told there would be nothing more, but the free Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 update is here, alongside a technical overhaul for those playing on Switch 2. Though we’ve previously covered what to do before Animal Crossing 3.0 arrives, we figured it’ll also help a lot to know what to do first now that it’s here. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to best approach those early hours you spend on your island, whether it’s your first time back since 2020 or you’ve been playing regularly for the past six years. If you find yourself feeling rusty or out of sorts, don’t worry; we have 80+ guides to help you in our Animal Crossing: New Horizons guides hub.
Check the mail and head to the hotel
When you first leave your house, make sure to check your mailbox. You should have a letter from Luna informing you that Slumber Islands are now available. More on this later.
Assuming you’ve unlocked Kapp’n, the Seaside Hotel should be available already. That’s right, it’s that easy. You don’t need to give it a day before it gets built. Unfortunately, if you haven’t unlocked Kapp’n yet, you need to attend your first K.K. Slider concert and hit a 3-star island rating. Bummer.
