How to update Animal Crossing: New Horizons and get the new DLC

Rejoice, Animal Crossing fans! The Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade is here, and so is update patch v3.0!

These two colliding upgrades will give your game a huge shot in the arm, and keep you enjoying your island even longer.

If you're wondering what's available in the latest version of the game, and how to upgrade, you can read on for everything you need to know.

How to update Animal Crossing: New Horizons

How do I manually update Animal Crossing: New Horizons? If you've been asking yourself that question, you'll need to follow these steps to update Animal Crossing on your Nintendo Switch or Switch 2:

1. Make sure your Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet (press the 'System Settings' cog on the console home page, head to 'Internet Settings' and connect the console to your Wifi)
2. Ensure that your copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is closed (hover over the game on your console home page and press the X button to close the software)
3. Try to open the game, and you should be prompted to download the Animal Crossing update!

If, for some reason, the update doesn't seem to be coming, try this back-up plan:

1. Hover over the game on your console home page and press the + button
2. In the menu that appears, head to 'Software Update' and select the option titled 'Via the Internet'
3. The console will then search for updates - if you have one to download, it will prompt you to do so.

What version is the new Animal Crossing update?

Thanks to this update, the new Animal Crossing version number is Ver. 3.0 - this has added a huge amount of new content.

First is the addition of the new hotel, with Kapp'n's family turning the island into a vacation hotspot.

Players will be able to design hotel rooms for guests, fitting certain themes to match their vibes. You'll also be able to interact with guests on the island during their stay.

You'll now also be able to craft specialty goods using DIY, exchanging them for hotel tickets.

These hotel tickets can be spent in the souvenir shop to buy exclusive items, as well as hotel-themed items.

Slumber Island is another new addition. With a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you and your friends can visit the island together to decorate as a team.

Alternatively, if you're after a restart, Resetti's Reset Service lets you reset particular areas of your island, instantly cleaning up any items, decorations, plants and more that you've placed, letting you start completely anew.

Of course, there are a bunch of new items to use as well, including new LEGO, Legend of Zelda and Splatoon crossovers.

How to get the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade DLC in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Of course, if you want the Switch 2 upgrade, you'll first have to actually have a Switch 2.

Once that's sorted, all you need to do is head to the Nintendo eShop. From there, you'll be able to purchase the Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for £54.99.

Alternatively, if you already own the base game, the upgrade will only cost you £4.19!

After this, download any updates that come you're way, and you're good to go!

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