Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 drops early, Switch 2 upgrade goes live
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ free 3.0 expansion arrived a day early, adding features like a resort hotel and a ‘Slumber Island’ dream world for multiplayer island building. The Switch 2 edition and enhanced 3.0 update are now live, bringing sharper visuals, mouse controls, GameChat, and online multiplayer support increased from eight to 12 players. Upgrading to Switch 2 costs $5, while the full Switch 2 version is $65; the rollout aligns with the anticipated January 15 date.