<p>I think the video is worth a watch if you’re an Animal Crossing fan, but here are the highlights: </p>
<p>The Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game and a free update to the base game launch January 15, 2026. Only on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. Pre-orders are coming soon! </p>
<p>With enhanced resolution, mouse controls using the Joy-Con 2 controller, expanded online play*, and more features exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, players can get even more out of the island life in Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition! </p>
<p>Plus, a free update is coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons for players on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch to enjoy. The free update includes a new resort hotel, additional amiibo** functionality, collaboration items, updates to online play, and more. </p>
<p>We can’t wait for you to see everything new on the island January 15, 2026! </p>
<p>Nintendo Switch 2 players who already have Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by purchasing the upgrade pack<em>*</em>. </p>
<p>*Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/ </p>
<p>**amiibo sold separately. Visit amiibo.com for details on amiibo functionality. </p>
<p><em>*</em>Full version of Animal Crossing: New Horizons game required to use this content. Sold separately. For details, visit support.nintendo.com/switch2/upgradepack </p>
I think the video is worth a watch if you’re an Animal Crossing fan, but here are the highlights:
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game and a free update to the base game launch January 15, 2026. Only on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. Pre-orders are coming soon!
With enhanced resolution, mouse controls using the Joy-Con 2 controller, expanded online play*, and more features exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, players can get even more out of the island life in Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition!
Plus, a free update is coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons for players on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch to enjoy. The free update includes a new resort hotel, additional amiibo** functionality, collaboration items, updates to online play, and more.
We can’t wait for you to see everything new on the island January 15, 2026!
Nintendo Switch 2 players who already have Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by purchasing the upgrade pack*.
*Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/
**amiibo sold separately. Visit amiibo.com for details on amiibo functionality.
*Full version of Animal Crossing: New Horizons game required to use this content. Sold separately. For details, visit support.nintendo.com/switch2/upgradepack
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