Jonathan James (@sonicmaniac3883.bsky.social)

Animal Crossing: New Horizons free 3.0 update for Nintendo Switch releases early Nintendo has deployed the new content-packed update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons earlier than expected. Just to reiterate this is the content update and not the Nintendo Switch 2 version which will go live at midnight your local time and costs roughly £5 for the upgrade. The Animal Crossing: New Horizons free 3.0 update brings with it Resort Hotel, Island Specialty Requests, Slumber Island, Resetti's Reset Service, Nintendo Items, LEGO Items, Zelda and Splatoon amiibo items, Permanent Pocket Camp Items, DIY Items and Increased storage. You can force the update by going to your Nintendo Switch Home Screen and selecting the game and pressing + Check for update. https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/14/animal-crossing-new-horizons-free-3-0-update-for-nintendo-switch-releases-early/