Animal Crossing's 3.0 update dropped a little early

"While New Horizons' next major update, which brings the life sim game to version 3.0, was originally slated to launch on January 15th, it's now available to download. To be clear, this is not the paid Switch 2 upgrade for the game, which adds features like 4K visuals, 12 player online sessions, and mouse controls using the Switch 2's new Joy-Con controllers."

"Instead, what launched early is the more robust - and free - 3.0 update that adds a host of gameplay features across all versions of the game, many of which fans have been clamoring for since New Horizons launched back in 2020. That includes quality-of-life tweaks like increased storage, the ability to craft multiple items at once, and an automated service for cleaning up parts of your island."

Version 3.0 of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available to download earlier than expected. The update is free and separate from the paid Switch 2 upgrade that adds 4K visuals, 12-player online sessions, and mouse controls; the paid Switch 2 upgrade remains expected on January 15. The 3.0 update adds gameplay features across all versions, including increased storage, the ability to craft multiple items at once, and an automated service to clean up parts of the island. A new hotel appears on the island, and Switch Online subscribers gain access to certain NES games. Player excitement is high, though long-term engagement effects remain uncertain.

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