Nintendo has announced that **Animal Crossing: New Horizons** will receive a special **Nintendo Switch 2 Edition** launching in January. This new edition will feature improved visuals, larger online lobbies, and mouse support, enhancing the overall gameplay experience for fans of the series.
Alongside the Switch 2 Edition, the base game will be updated with **Version 3.0**, released on the same day. This update brings a wealth of new content, expanding the ways players can enjoy their island life.
### New Features Exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
One of the exciting additions exclusive to the Switch 2 Edition is the **Megaphone** item. This unique tool allows players to call out to villagers using the Switch 2’s built-in microphone. When you say a villager’s name, they will respond, making it easier to find them scattered around the island.
Additionally, online islands on the Switch 2 Edition can now host up to **12 players** at once, doubling the previous online lobby capacity and enabling more social interaction among friends.
### What’s New in Version 3.0?
Version 3.0 of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, available on both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions, introduces a host of new content. A key highlight is the addition of a **new hotel** run by Kapp’n’s family. Players will collaborate with them to attract guests by decorating hotel rooms based on various creative themes.
This expansion also includes a range of new furniture and clothing items, giving players more options to customize their islands and characters.
### Dream Islands: A New Frontier
Another major feature coming in Version 3.0 is the introduction of **Dream Islands**. These islands offer a large new area for players to build and customize. Much like your standard island, Dream Islands can be terraformed and outfitted with furniture, bridges, stairs, and other structures.
Players can visit each other’s Dream Islands through both local and online multiplayer, opening up fresh avenues for sharing creativity and designs with friends.
### Exciting Collaborations on the Horizon
Nintendo has also confirmed several exciting collaborations for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. New furniture and clothing items from beloved franchises such as **The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon, and LEGO** will be added to the game.
Fans can look forward to welcoming new villagers based on characters from The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon, further enriching the game’s diverse cast and bringing even more charm to island life.
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With these updates and the Switch 2 Edition, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is set to offer an even more immersive and social experience for players old and new. Get ready to dive back into your island paradise with fresh content and exciting new ways to play!
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