Animal Crossing is making an official return in summer 2026 with a brand-new release, and fans will want to mark their calendars for August.

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GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. The upcoming free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons contains ...

Oct 30, 2025 - Turning over a new leaf.

So, how does this update relate to the sequel to New Horizons? Well, the implication is that Nintendo wouldn’t be releasing this Switch 2 upgrade for its most recent Animal Crossing game if a new ...