Nintendo Switch 2 features
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition features enhanced
resolution, faster load times, mouse control support for faster and easier decorating, a
megaphone for calling your animal residents that uses the system microphone, and
more.
• If you and your friends all have the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, you can share your
island in 12-player sessions online**—and with CameraPlay*** and GameChat****
support, you can see and hear their reactions in real time!
Escape to a deserted island...now enhanced for the Nintendo Switch 2 system!
Build your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing:
New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game. Catch insects at the crack of dawn,
decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy a sunset on the beach while
fishing in the ocean—all with enhanced resolution, faster load times, mouse control
support for faster and easier decorating, a megaphone for calling your animal residents
that uses the system microphone, and more.
If you and your friends all have the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, you can share your
island in 12-player sessions online*—and with CameraPlay and GameChat** support,
you can see and hear their reactions in real time!
Show your island to family and friends—or create together on Slumber Island*
Host friends on your island utopia or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing
online* or with others beside you***, island living is even better when you can share
it—and with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can also visit Slumber Island
to terraform, build, and decorate with friends and family in a shared dreamscape.
Even without hopping on a flight or sharing a dream, you’ll meet a cast of charming
animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle
will happily help you grow your community. They can also offer you services, like
Resetti’s Reset Service to clear out any unwanted decorations. Your island getaway is
yours to shape however you please—whenever and wherever you want.
Decorate hotel rooms for tourists, craft items in batches, and more!
Work for Kapp’n and his family at a resort hotel where each guest can stay in a room
designed by you! Help visiting tourists get acquainted with your accommodations, and
scan amiibo figures and cards**** to invite special guests to stay in your VIP room.
And with the most recent free update available to all Animal Crossing: New Horizons
players, crafting has never been easier! You can now craft items in batches and pull
materials directly from your storage.
Already have Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch? Purchase the
upgrade pack!
If you already own the game for Nintendo Switch, you can purchase the upgrade
pack***** separately to enjoy all the enhancements of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
**Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account
required for online play. This game does not support Save Data Cloud backup. Not
available in all countries. Internet access required for online features.
* Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required
for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price
unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online
features.
** Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for
online features, including GameChat. Compatible USB camera required for video
features. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply.
support.nintendo.com. Games, systems, memberships and some accessories sold
separately. Until March 31, 2026, GameChat can be used without a Nintendo Switch
Online membership. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required
to use GameChat.
*** Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer
mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.
**** amiibo sold separately. Visit amiibo.com for details on amiibo functionality.
***** Full version of the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game required to use this
content. Sold separately.