Animal Crossing New Horizons version 3.0.0 appears to have gone live ahead of its announced release date, with players reporting access to the update earlier than expected. The update introduces several major features, including new facilities, expanded creative tools, and multiple quality of life improvements.
While Nintendo has not yet published official patch notes, partial details outline substantial additions such as a resort hotel, Slumber Islands, increased storage limits, and new collaboration items. The release timing of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is noted to vary by region.
Patch Notes
New Facilities
- Added a new resort hotel located on the pier and managed by Kapp’n’s family
- Enabled players to design and decorate guest rooms using themed layouts and personal furniture
- Rewarded hotel tickets after completing room designs, redeemable for exclusive souvenirs
- Added a souvenir shop operated by Graham
- Allowed guests to try on displayed outfits, with players able to suggest or match styles
- Added amiibo support to invite special guests to stay at the hotel
Island Brand Promotion
- Added new DIY crafting initiatives from Tom Nook to promote island branding
- Awarded additional hotel tickets for completing promotional deliveries
- Assigned Kapp’n to handle item deliveries across nearby islands
Expanded Home Storage
- Increased maximum home storage capacity from 5,000 to 9,000 items
- Added the ability to store trees, shrubs, and flowers directly in home storage
New Cleanup Service
- Added Resetti as a new character offering an island cleanup service
- Enabled removal of unwanted items, flowers, or patterns from selected areas
- Stored removed items safely for later use
Slumber Island
- Added Slumber Island as a new dream environment feature hosted by Luna
- Allowed terrain editing, including rivers, cliffs, time of day, and weather
- Enabled creation of up to three Slumber Islands in small, medium, or large sizes
- Added multiplayer support for collaborative decoration and building
Collaboration Items and Themes
- Added Nintendo-themed souvenir items, including retro consoles and toys
- Enabled Nintendo Switch Online members to play select classic games in game
- Added LEGO-themed furniture and fashion items available through Nook Shopping
- Added Zelda-themed outfits, furniture, and amiibo compatibility for select characters
- Added Splatoon-themed content, including new characters, fashion, and décor
Additional Features and Improvements
- Added an Auto Camera Rotation During Standby toggle
- Applied performance and loading optimizations for Nintendo Switch 2 enhancements
- Improved multiplayer connectivity and in-game communication for cooperative design
Animal Crossing New Horizons version 3.0.0 has been released. The game originally launched on March 20, 2020, for Nintendo Switch, with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition scheduled to launch alongside Update 3.0 on January 15, 2026, depending on region.
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