Nintendo has announced that *Animal Crossing: New Horizons* will receive a special **Nintendo Switch 2 Edition** launching this January. This upgraded version will feature improved visuals, larger online lobbies, and mouse support, enhancing the overall gameplay experience on the new console.
Alongside the Switch 2 Edition, the base game will receive a significant update with **Version 3.0**, releasing on the same day. This update brings a wealth of new content that both Switch and Switch 2 players can enjoy.
A new overview trailer has detailed everything coming to *Animal Crossing: New Horizons*. One of the exclusive features for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is the **Megaphone** item. Using the Switch 2’s microphone, players can call out to their villagers by name, prompting them to respond and making it easier to locate them around the island.
Online multiplayer also gets a boost on the Switch 2 Edition, with islands now able to host up to **12 players** simultaneously, doubling the previous limit and allowing for more social gameplay.
Version 3.0 adds plenty of exciting content for all players. A brand-new **hotel** run by Kapp’n’s family becomes a central part of this expansion. Players will team up with them to attract guests by decorating hotel rooms according to different themes, introducing fresh creative possibilities.
This update also brings new furniture and clothing items to expand customization options. Additionally, *Animal Crossing: New Horizons* will introduce **Dream Islands**, offering a large new area to build and customize. Similar to standard islands, Dream Islands can be terraformed and outfitted with furniture, bridges, stairs, and other structures. Players can visit each other’s Dream Islands through local or online multiplayer, providing a new way to share creativity.
Lastly, Nintendo confirmed several exciting collaborations coming to the game. *The Legend of Zelda*, *Splatoon*, and LEGO will all have new furniture and clothing items added. Moreover, both Zelda and Splatoon franchises will introduce new villagers based on characters from their respective series, bringing beloved characters into the *Animal Crossing* world.
Stay tuned for the January release to experience all these new features and updates in *Animal Crossing: New Horizons*!
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