Returning to Digital Time Capsules Ahead of Animal Crossing's 3.0 Update
Ahead of Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ 3.0 update on January 15, players returning after years find islands frozen in time—overgrown with weeds, old decor, and memories of relationships—turning their digital spaces into time capsules that recall pandemic-era routines and personal growth, while more active players continue to evolve their towns.