Animal Crossing’s Zelda crossover can’t come soon enough

Crossovers are so back with the forthcoming Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 update, which rolls out in January 2026 and will include new collaborations with the Legend of Zelda series. Though I, like many fans, have been caught up in the excitement over the fact Tulin and Mineru can now visit and inhabit player islands, I also have a few questions and concerns.