Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and the accompanying Ver. 3.0 update arrived on 15th January 2026, and there's a lot packed into them.
Below, we've listed everything included in the ACNH 3.0 update — which is available to the base Switch 1 game too — and outlined all of the Switch 2 Edition additions (heh), so you can see all of the new stuff at a glance.
We've also answered some questions you might have about the update and Animal Crossing Switch 2 Edition.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - All Switch 2 Features
We'll start with the S2-specific info, looking at all of the exclusive features in the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. We'll kick things off with the most obvious of the bunch:
Improved Resolution & Graphics
Perhaps the lowest-hanging fruit of an NS2 Edition. The Switch 2 version boasts 4K resolution in TV Mode, so you can see your avatar and Villagers more clearly.
It's still 30fps, mind you, although we'd assume it'll be more consistent than the Switch 1 original.
Mouse Controls
Mouse Mode integration makes it easier to change furniture layouts, make custom designs, and write messages on the bulletin board.
Megaphone
This all-new item can be found in Nook's Cranny. Using the Switch 2's built-in microphone, it lets you call out to your Villagers by name and easily track them down around your island.