Game Updates

20 updates

All major Animal Crossing: New Horizons updates from Nintendo

v3.0.0Latest

Resort Hotel & Slumber Islands

March 20, 2025

The biggest free update yet, celebrating the 5th anniversary of New Horizons. Build and manage a resort hotel on your island, explore mysterious Slumber Islands in your dreams, and welcome brand-new villagers to your community.

Resort Hotel — build and manage a multi-room hotel on your island for visiting characters
Slumber Islands — explore procedurally generated dream islands with unique biomes and rare items
25 brand-new villagers including new species and returning fan favorites
Island expansion — unlock a second cliff level and expanded beach areas
New shops: Gracie Grace boutique and Lyle's insurance office
Photography Studio — take professional portraits with custom backdrops and poses
Villager relationship overhaul — deeper dialogue, gift preferences, and friendship milestones
New seasonal events and holiday activities throughout the year
Quality-of-life upgrades: bulk crafting, storage expansion to 5,000, and outdoor item placement grid
Over 200 new furniture items, clothing pieces, and DIY recipes
v2.0.6

Final Stability Update

April 8, 2022

The final patch update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, addressing remaining bugs and ensuring long-term stability.

Fixed various bugs related to Happy Home Paradise DLC
General stability improvements and bug fixes
Final balance adjustments for item availability
v2.0.5

Spring Fixes

March 17, 2022

A maintenance patch addressing bugs discovered after the 2.0 update and Happy Home Paradise DLC.

Fixed issues with certain furniture items not displaying correctly
Addressed connectivity issues during online play
Bug fixes and stability improvements
v2.0.4

New Year Patch

January 27, 2022

A post-holiday patch fixing issues and ensuring seasonal events run smoothly into the new year.

Fixed issues with Festivale event items
Addressed bugs with Harv's Island plaza NPCs
General stability improvements
v2.0.3

December Patch

December 1, 2021

A quick follow-up patch addressing bugs found shortly after the major 2.0 release.

Fixed an issue where certain DIY recipes could not be learned
Addressed camera clipping issues in The Roost
Bug fixes for Happy Home Paradise progression
v2.0.2

Post-Launch Fixes

November 24, 2021

A patch addressing early issues discovered after the 2.0 launch.

Fixed issues with cooking recipe acquisition
Addressed bugs with Kapp'n island tours
Stability improvements for online features
v2.0.1

Launch Day Fixes

November 17, 2021

An immediate follow-up patch addressing critical bugs found at the 2.0 launch.

Fixed a bug where gyroid fragments would not spawn correctly after rain
Addressed issues with Brewster dialogue
General bug fixes and stability improvements
v2.0.0

The Big Free Update

November 5, 2021

The largest major free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, bringing back beloved characters, introducing new gameplay systems, and adding hundreds of new items alongside the paid Happy Home Paradise DLC.

Brewster and The Roost coffee shop added to the museum
Kapp'n boat tours to mysterious islands with rare flora and unique seasons
Cooking DIY recipes — grow crops like tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, and wheat
Island ordinances to customize island life (Beautiful Island, Early Bird, Night Owl, Bell Boom)
Gyroids return — dig up gyroid fragments and grow them in the rain
Harv's Island plaza with visiting NPCs including Katrina, Tortimer, Harriet, and Redd
New hairstyles and reactions from Harriet
Island life upgrades: group stretching, storage shed, ABD terminal, permanent ladder, new fences
Happy Home Paradise paid DLC — design vacation homes for villagers
16 new villagers including Sasha, Shino, Ione, Tiansheng, and Petri
v1.11.0

Spooky Season Returns

September 30, 2021

A seasonal update bringing back Halloween festivities with new items and returning activities for the fall season.

Halloween event returns with new items and reactions
New Nook Shopping seasonal items for fall
Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements
v1.10.0

Summer Fireworks Return

July 29, 2021

A summer seasonal update bringing back fireworks shows and adding new summer items.

Weekly Sunday fireworks shows in August return
New seasonal items available at Nook Shopping
Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements
v1.9.0

May Day & Seasonal Events Return

April 27, 2021

Returning seasonal events with updated activities and rewards for spring and early summer.

May Day maze event returns with updated layout and rewards
International Museum Day stamp rally returns
Wedding Season at Harv's Island returns with new items
New seasonal Nook Shopping items
v1.8.0

Super Mario & Sanrio Collaboration

March 18, 2021

A collaboration update celebrating Nintendo's iconic franchises, bringing Super Mario themed items and Sanrio villager content to the game.

Super Mario themed furniture, clothing, and items available at Nook Shopping
Warp Pipes — place two to fast-travel between them on your island
Sanrio collaboration — six Sanrio-themed villagers with unique furniture sets via amiibo cards
Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, My Melody, Kiki & Lala, and Kerokerokeroppi items
Custom Design upgrades — more save slots and pro design options
Custom designs can now be worn on umbrellas, small flags, and fans
v1.7.0

Festivale Celebration

January 28, 2021

A vibrant winter update introducing the colorful Festivale event hosted by Pavé the peacock, with new furniture and reactions.

Festivale event on Shrove Tuesday hosted by Pavé the peacock
Collect feathers by catching them with your net and trade for exclusive Festivale furniture
Rainbow feathers unlock special Festivale items from Pavé
New Reactions available for purchase at Nook's Cranny
Festivale-themed clothing and accessories at Able Sisters
New seasonal Nook Shopping items
v1.6.0

Winter Wonderland

November 19, 2020

A festive winter update packed with holiday events, new items, and seasonal activities to enjoy throughout the colder months.

Turkey Day event on Thanksgiving — help Franklin cook a feast with island ingredients
Toy Day on December 24th — Jingle the reindeer delivers presents to villagers
New winter seasonal items and clothing
Save data transfer between Nintendo Switch consoles
New Nook Shopping seasonal items through the holidays
Various bug fixes and stability improvements
v1.5.0

Fall into Autumn

September 30, 2020

A spooky autumn update introducing Halloween festivities, pumpkin growing, and new seasonal activities.

Halloween event on October 31st hosted by Jack the czar of Halloween
Grow pumpkins in orange, yellow, white, and green varieties
New spooky DIY recipes and costumes
Candy and lollipops for trick-or-treating with villagers
New Halloween reactions (Haunt, Scare, Fear)
Luna and dreaming — visit other players' islands in dreams via the bed
v1.4.0

Fireworks & Dreams

July 30, 2020

A summer update bringing fireworks shows, the dream suite feature, and island backup functionality.

Weekly Sunday fireworks shows throughout August
Custom firework designs using your custom patterns
Redd's Raffle at fireworks shows for exclusive prizes (bubble wand, pinwheels, etc.)
Dream Suite — visit random or specific islands via Luna while sleeping
Island backup and restoration service via Nintendo Switch Online
New seasonal items for summer
v1.3.0

Dive into Summer

July 3, 2020

The first major summer update introducing swimming and diving, opening up the ocean as a new area to explore with over 40 sea creatures to discover.

Swimming and diving in the ocean — purchase a wetsuit to get started
Over 40 deep-sea creatures to catch including sea stars, anemones, and giant isopods
Pascal the otter appears when finding scallops — trades for mermaid DIY recipes
Mermaid furniture set and clothing
Gullivarrr (pirate version) washes ashore with new pirate-themed rewards
New Nook Shopping seasonal items
v1.2.0

A World of New Events

April 23, 2020

A spring update introducing multiple new events and the museum art wing, plus Redd the art dealer and Leif the gardener as new visiting NPCs.

Museum art gallery wing — donate paintings and sculptures to Blathers
Redd's Treasure Trawler — buy art (beware of forgeries!) and furniture
Leif the gardener visits — sells shrubs, bushes, and flower seeds
Nature Day event with Nook Miles+ activities
May Day limited-time maze island event with Rover
International Museum Day stamp rally
Wedding Season at Harv's Island — help Reese and Cyrus with anniversary photos
v1.1.0

Bunny Day & Earth Day

March 26, 2020

The first post-launch update, introducing the Bunny Day event and various quality-of-life improvements based on early player feedback.

Bunny Day event — Zipper T. Bunny hides eggs across the island
Six types of eggs to find: earth, stone, leaf, wood, water, and sky
Exclusive Bunny Day DIY recipes and clothing
Earth Day event with special Nook Miles activities
Reduced egg spawn rates after community feedback
Various bug fixes and stability improvements
v1.0.0

Welcome to Island Life

March 20, 2020

The original launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons — start your deserted island getaway package with Tom Nook and build your dream island from scratch.

Start on a deserted island with Tom Nook, Timmy, Tommy, and two starter villagers
Craft tools, furniture, and decorations with the new DIY crafting system
Terraform your island — build cliffs, rivers, and paths with the Island Designer app
Invite up to 10 villagers from a roster of 393 animal characters
Blathers' Museum — donate fish, bugs, and fossils to build exhibits
Nook's Cranny and Able Sisters shops
Online and local multiplayer for up to 8 players
Real-time clock and seasonal events tied to the Northern or Southern Hemisphere
NookPhone apps including camera, map, DIY recipes, and custom designs
K.K. Slider Saturday night concerts