Animal Crossing: New Horizons Gets New 3.0.2 Update and a Free Goodie for April 2026

The Animal Crossing series first launched in Japan in 2001, and players in other countries discovered it a year later. While it quickly built a dedicated fanbase in Japan, it took a little longer to become widely popular in the west. That changed with the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the game became a global phenomenon, enjoyed by both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. Following the release of the Switch 2, New Horizons received updates, and it has just gotten another one.





