Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack

Release date: 15/01/2026

Upgrade details

Upgrade your island paradise for the Nintendo Switch 2 system!
Enhance your deserted island life with this upgrade pack*. Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition features enhanced resolution, mouse control support for faster and easier decorating, a megaphone for calling your animal residents that uses the system microphone, and more.

If you and your friends all have the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, you can share your island in 12-player sessions online**—and with CameraPlay*** and GameChat**** support, you can see and hear their reactions in real time!

Decorate hotel rooms for tourists, create together on Slumber Island**, and more in a free update*

Help Kapp’n and his family at a resort hotel where each guest can stay in a room designed by you! Help visiting tourists get acquainted with your accommodations, and scan amiibo™ figures and cards***** to invite specific guests.

The free update is available to all Animal Crossing: New Horizons players and includes a few more additions to make managing your island a little easier. If you’re looking to change things up and get rid of unwanted decorations quickly, for instance, look no further than Resetti’s Reset Service.

Nintendo Switch Online members can also visit Slumber Island to terraform, build, and decorate with friends****** and family in a shared dreamscape. It’s a great time to return to island life!