Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition announced for January
Nintendo has announced that *Animal Crossing: New Horizons* will receive a special Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launching in January. This new edition will feature improved visuals, larger online lobbies, and mouse support, enhancing the overall gameplay experience for fans of the beloved life-simulation game.
Alongside the Switch 2 Edition, the base game will receive a major update with Version 3.0, which will be available on the same day. A new overview trailer has been released, highlighting everything players can expect from this exciting expansion.
### New Features Exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
One of the standout additions exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is the Megaphone. This innovative item allows players to call out to their villagers using the Switch 2’s built-in microphone. When you say a villager’s name, they’ll respond, making it much easier to locate them as they roam around the island.
Additionally, online multiplayer has been significantly expanded: islands on the Switch 2 Edition can now support up to 12 players simultaneously, providing a more vibrant and social community experience.
### Version 3.0 Content Update
Version 3.0 of *Animal Crossing: New Horizons* is coming to both the original Switch and the new Switch 2 versions of the game. This update brings an extensive amount of new content to explore, including a brand-new hotel run by Kapp’n’s family. Players will collaborate with them to attract guests by decorating hotel rooms with various themed designs.
This content expansion also introduces new furniture and clothing items, giving players fresh options for customization.
### Introducing Dream Islands
A major highlight of the update is the arrival of Dream Islands—a large new area for players to build and customize. Similar to standard islands, Dream Islands can be terraformed and decorated with furniture, bridges, stairs, and other structures, offering a whole new canvas for creativity.
Players will be able to visit each other’s Dream Islands through both local and online multiplayer, adding another layer of social interaction to the game.
### Upcoming Collaborations
Nintendo also confirmed several exciting collaborations coming to *Animal Crossing: New Horizons*. Iconic franchises such as *The Legend of Zelda*, *Splatoon*, and *LEGO* will all be featured, introducing new themed furniture and clothing items.
Moreover, both *Zelda* and *Splatoon* will add new villagers based on characters from their respective worlds, allowing fans to bring their favorite heroes and ink-splatting characters to life on their islands.
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With these updates and new features, *Animal Crossing: New Horizons* continues to grow, offering players more ways to enjoy island life both on the current Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 Edition. Keep an eye out for the official release in January to start exploring all the new content!
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