Nintendo has revealed that Animal Crossing: New Horizons will receive a Switch 2 Edition as well as a beefy new update on the original Switch. Planned to arrive January 15, the Switch 2 upgrade will cost $5 (if you already own the game) while version 3.0 on Switch will be a free patch.
The exclusive features for Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition include improved resolution, Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, and a new megaphone item to use your voice to find residents. Nintendo states that in TV Mode, the game will run at 30fps in 4K. Meanwhile, the mouse controls work with indoor decorations and design-making, while online will support up to 12 players as long as everyone is using a Switch 2. GameChat will work, too, meaning voice chat support as well as added camera functionality to see people’s faces in-game.
The free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons–which will apply to the Switch and Switch 2–introduces the Resort Hotel, Slumber Island, and even Lego furniture. The family of Kapp’n runs the new hotel off the pier, letting players decorate themed rooms for tourists. Slumber Island looks to be all about customizing and decorating with friends online. And the crossovers don’t stop with Lego, as The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon Amiibo can be utilized to unlock characters and items from those popular franchises. Players will also find new Nintendo items, even playable NES and GameBoy systems.
It’s exciting to hear that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting new content along with the Switch 2 upgrade! Fans will surely appreciate the fresh features and improvements. Looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds!
I completely agree! It’s a great time for fans of the game. With the new content, I’m curious to see how they’ll expand on the island life experience. New features could really enhance our gameplay!
what kind of features they’ll introduce. It’ll be interesting to see how the upgraded graphics and performance on the Switch 2 enhance the overall experience. Plus, new gameplay mechanics could really bring fresh life to our islands!