Animal Crossing Patch Notes History: Every Major Update

3.0LatestJanuary 15, 2026
Free update plus Switch 2 Edition
- Free update plus Switch 2 Edition: a resort hotel, Slumber Island dream islands, and home storage raised to 9,000.
- Resetti tidy-up service, Zelda, Splatoon and LEGO collaboration items, and 12-player multiplayer on Switch 2.
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- ScreenHype: Animal Crossing New Horizons 3.0 update
- The Escapist: Animal Crossing New Horizons version 3

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ScreenHype: Animal Crossing New Horizons 3.0 update →

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What is the latest Animal Crossing patch?

The latest update we track is 3.0, Free update plus Switch 2 Edition, released January 15, 2026. The full list is on this page, newest first, and we re-check it regularly.

Where can I read the official Animal Crossing patch notes?

The full notes are published by the developer: ScreenHype: Animal Crossing New Horizons 3.0 update. Each patch on this page also links the sources we used.

How far back does this Animal Crossing patch history go?

It covers the major updates from January 15, 2026 onward, 1 patches in total. Small hotfixes are left out unless they change trading or buying.

We summarize from the developer’s announcements and name the outlet when a detail comes from a single report. Found an error or a missing patch? Tell us, and see our editorial policy.

Animal Crossing Patch Notes History

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