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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Rolls Out Free 3.0 Refresh and Low-Cost Switch 2 Upgrade

Switch 2 users report sharper visuals and less lag, with the frame rate still capped at 30fps.

Overview

  • Version 3.0 is live with friction-cutting tools, including an L-button strafe/grid align, Resetti’s rapid area cleanup that sends items to storage, plant storage, and a raised storage cap to 9,000 items.
  • New creative spaces debut with a pier-side hotel run by Kapp’n’s family for room decorating and visiting tourists, plus Slumber Islands that let players build up to three separate dream islands.
  • The $4.99 Switch 2 Edition increases resolution and shortens loads while noticeably reducing lag on densely decorated islands, though performance remains locked to 30fps.
  • Switch 2 adds a microphone-based megaphone to call villagers and Joy-Con mouse controls for design work, with reviewers finding the new inputs uneven in practical use.
  • Multiplayer capacity is reported to rise from eight to 12 with GameChat adding integrated camera feeds, and new themed items are available with amiibo support.