Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update Made Changes That Weren’t Announced in Advance

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Okay, so the recent 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons was way bigger than I expected! Nintendo didn’t really hype up all the cool stuff they added, but it’s been a huge help. Honestly, this game blew up when it came out in March 2020 – it was the game to get on the Switch. It’s actually the second best-selling Switch game ever, only behind Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. And it just keeps getting better, which is awesome as a fan!

Even though Animal Crossing: New Horizons came out almost six years ago, Nintendo continues to add new things to the game. A large expansion, update 2.0, arrived in late 2021, introducing the Happy Home Paradise DLC where players can design vacation homes for villagers. When the Nintendo Switch 2 launched, it also announced another big update for New Horizons, bringing even more new content. This recent update included several unexpected changes that surprised fans.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Update Has Even More Surprises

Players of Animal Crossing: New Horizons are finding lots of useful improvements in the 3.0 update, beyond what was originally announced. The update includes a handy feature that lets players precisely move one space at a time by holding the L button. Crafting has also been significantly improved – you can now use materials stored in your home inventory. Plus, the Nook Terminal now sells items that were previously only available in Pocket Camp.

The update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons included several small improvements. At Nook’s Cranny, you can now sell seasonal items and buy up to 50 Customization Kits at a time. Resident Services received some useful updates too, letting you reset your island tune and flag to their original settings. If you’ve been away from your island for a while and it’s overgrown with weeds, Leif can now help clear them if there are 30 or more.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Carries On Nearly Six Years Later

As a huge Animal Crossing fan, I’m so excited about all the changes Nintendo has made to New Horizons! It’s been over five years since the game came out, and this update really breathes new life into it. They’ve added a bunch of new villagers inspired by The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon, which is awesome. But the best part? They finally brought classic Animal Crossing consoles to the game! Now I can play retro games through Nintendo Switch Online right in New Horizons. And for those of us who love playing with friends, the Switch 2 Edition is a game-changer – up to 12 players can hang out on the same island, as long as everyone has a Switch 2!

The recent Version 3.0 update for New Horizons is a great addition to the Nintendo Switch, especially since fans are hoping for a new Animal Crossing game. Nintendo hasn’t announced a sequel to Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Switch 2, and this updated version suggests a completely new game is still some time away. With the arrival of GameCube games on Nintendo Switch Online, many players are also hoping Nintendo will add the very first Animal Crossing to the service. This Switch 2 Edition of New Horizons should keep fans happy while they wait for the next Animal Crossing adventure.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Ver 3.0.0 Patch Notes

General updates (Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch)

  • The previously announced new content and features have been added.
  • It’s now possible to craft up to 10 items at once if you have enough materials.
  • Items stored in your home storage can now be used as DIY materials.
  • The DIY Recipes app now includes a page where you can check hotel DIY requests and items requested by Tom Nook as you progress through the game.
  • Items obtained by linking with Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp can now always be ordered from Nook Shopping.
  • Super Mario Bros. items can now be ordered from Nook Shopping without linking to a Nintendo Account.
  • While outdoors on an island, holding down the L Button allows you to move while facing the same direction.
  • When changing the island tune at Resident Services, Isabelle will now suggest recommended melodies, including the original island tune.
  • When changing the island flag at Resident Services, you can now revert it to the original design from when the island was created.
  • You can now purchase up to 50 Customization Kits at once from Nook’s Cranny.
  • Several items, including Snowflakes, can now be sold at the drop-off box at Nook’s Cranny.
  • You will receive a Pearl every time you give a scallop to Pascal.
  • You can now ask Leif to remove weeds when there are 30 or more weeds on your island, either on Harv’s Island or during his visits
  • The fee for asking Leif to remove weeds has been reduced.
  • New tips have been added to the Island Life 101 app.
  • Additional Nook Miles tasks have been added alongside the new features.
  • The order of some collaboration items has been updated in the catalogs used for photo studios and hotel decorating.
  • Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the gameplay experience.

Nintendo Switch 2 Specific Updates

  • Fixed an issue where the startup sound for Nook Shopping on the smartphone would not play correctly.

NookLink (Nintendo Switch App) Updates

  • Added new articles to the Island Newspaper.
  • The Catalog now supports new items added in Ver. 3.0.0.

To use this service, you’ll need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership and the Nintendo Switch app on a compatible smartphone or tablet.

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2026-01-15 21:06