Update 6am ET 01/14/2026: Surprise! The 3.0 update has indeed gone live early and can be downloaded right now. It's been almost six years since Animal Crossing: New Horizonsfirst released and took the ...

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0 is officially here. In fact, it arrived a day early, surprising all of us when it came out on Wednesday, January 14, instead of Thursday, January 15.

Released in 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons became more than a cozy experience for gamers during the pandemic. It was about escapism and connection, and many of those players remain steadfast fans ...

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a hefty Version 3.0 update. Nintendo has once again proven its unpredictability with the reveal of a brand-new content update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons ...

If you’re a big LEGO fan, this entire collab collection will no doubt be a must. But personally, I like this LEGO Plum Blossom as a decor accent, even if you’re not going full LEGO redesign. It is one ...

What a surprise to wake up to for any Animal Crossing fan! New Horizons Update 3.0 and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition have arrived a day early and everyone can explore the new features in the free and ...

Update 3.0 basically brings New Horizons up to par for the Nintendo Switch 2 (because Nintendo doesn’t have time to make new games for this console). While I’m definitely a bit of a Nintendo skeptic ...

Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Biggest Changes in Version 3.0 Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 3.0 arrived on January 14, 2026, bringing new content and features to explore as you build your ...

Animal Crossing 3.0: How to Unlock Every Zelda and Splatoon Amiibo Villager and Item With the version 3.0 update to Animal Crossing New Horizons, four new villagers and tons of new promotional items ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. It’s a bad time to be in the Animal Crossing hotel business. New Horizons’ 3.0 update introduced a wave of new features, but one addition stands out ...