A major free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is set to arrive in January, alongside a paid Switch 2 Edition upgrade.
Nintendo has announced that the free update will be available for all versions of the game, while the Switch 2 Edition upgrade will cost $4.99 and add features such as mouse controls and 12-player multiplayer.
The update and Switch 2 Edition will be released on January 15, 2026, with a digital and physical Switch 2 version also available for $64.99.
The Resort Hotel features new tasks, clothes, and furniture, and allows players to earn tickets by decorating rooms for guests.
Author's summary: Animal Crossing: New Horizons gets a free update and Switch 2 Edition.