Surprise! The highly anticipated 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is finally here! Get ready to dive back into island life because the update is available for download right now.
This news comes as a pleasant surprise, likely timed to align with the New Zealand time zone, where it's already the 15th. To get started, you might need to manually update your game. Simply press the '+' button on your Animal Crossing: New Horizons icon on your Nintendo Switch, and select 'Software Update'. Easy peasy!
While official patch notes weren't available at the time of this announcement, the core features of the 3.0 update are already known to many eager players. Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect:
- Resort Hotel
- Island Speciality Requests
- Slumber Island
- Resetti's Reset Service
- Collaborations (LEGO and The Legend of Zelda amiibo)
Important Note: The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game isn't live yet. You can purchase it separately or through an Upgrade Pack. If you've pre-ordered the Upgrade Pack, you might see the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition icon on your home screen, but the original Switch 1 version will launch when you open it.
So, have you already downloaded the 3.0 update? Are you planning to jump in today? Let us know in the comments! What are you most excited about?
Ollie Reynolds, the author, is a self-proclaimed horror fanatic. When he's not immersed in the worlds of *Resident Evil and Silent Hill, he enjoys a good horror book with a cup of tea. He also enjoys a diverse range of music, from TOOL to Chuck Berry.*
