Nintendo recently announced that their ever-popular game, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, will receive a host of exciting new updates. The changes include an upgraded version for the upcoming Switch 2 console and an intensively rich update for its existing Switch version. The anticipated arrival of these improvements is set for January 15, with the Switch 2 upgrade costing an additional $5 for those who already own the game. However, version 3.0 of the game on the original Switch device will be obtainable as a free patch.
The features associated with the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition are highly enticing. These enhancements include upgraded resolution, compatible Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, and the introduction of a novel megaphone item that allows players to use their voices for locating other islanders. Nintendo states that in the TV mode, the game will maintain a commendable rate of 30fps in 4K. The new mouse controls are perfectly suited for indoor designing and decoration tasks. And the online gaming mode opens the doors for up to 12 players, as long as each player is using a Switch 2 console. Moreover, the inclusion of GameChat will enable both voice chat support and additional camera functionality for an immersive in-game social experience.
Apart from the exclusive Switch 2 attributes, the free update provides numerous bonuses to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons gameplay for both Switch versions. These bonuses encompass additions of a Resort Hotel, a Slumber Island, and even Lego furniture sets. The Resort Hotel, managed by the family of Kapp’n, is located off the pier, permitting players to style themed rooms for visiting tourists. The new Slumber Island encourages cooperative gameplay, encouraging players to decorate spaces with their online friends. Interestingly, this update does not limit its crossovers to Lego, but also includes The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon Amiibo, enabling players to unlock character and item components from those fan-favorite franchises. Also noteworthy is the bundle of fresh Nintendo items that players can discover, including playable NES, SNES, and Game Boy systems exclusively for Switch Online subscribers.
Looking back, May was quite remarkable for Animal Crossing: New Horizons as it successfully rolled out its first update in many years, aimed at enhancing online gaming stability. Reflecting on the conception phase of this franchise, one alternative Western title consideration before its GameCube debut was Animal Acres.
Thus, Animal Crossing: New Horizons joins the list of games upgraded for the new, enhanced Switch 2 Edition. Reinforcing, if you already own the game, the upgrade pack is available for $5 while new buyers can purchase it for $65.
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