Big new update 3.0 for Animal Crossing: New Horizons it brought even more to the game than Nintendo initially admitted and added some major useful features. Nintendo's life simulation game has easily become one of the biggest hits on the Switch, skyrocketing after its launch in March 2020. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is currently the second best-selling Nintendo Switch game of all time, just behind Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the platform. The game was also the gift that keeps on giving to fans.
While Animal Crossing: New Horizons The game was released almost six years ago and is still receiving new content. New Horizons major DLC expansion debuted with update 2.0 in late 2021, p Happy Home Paradise adding a new island where players could design vacation homes for different villagers. The launch of Nintendo's latest home console similarly welcomed news of a major update to come with the recent release of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition New Horizons brings even more new content to the game. The recent upgrade has now also brought with it a few changes that were a surprise to fans.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0 brings even more surprises
Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans discovered a lot of useful changes in the 3.0 update beyond the billed features. New HorizonsThe big new patch added a useful feature for players who want to position themselves perfectly for fine-tuning, where players can hold the L button to perfectly jump to an adjacent tile. Animal CrossingThe crafting system received a major upgrade that went under the radar in Update 3.0, with players now able to use materials in their home storage to craft items. The update even introduced some new items that players can purchase through the Nook Terminal, with several items that were previously exclusive Pocket camp players are now available.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons as part of the update, the game also received a number of minor modifications. Nook's Cranny has seen some changes to its operations, including the ability for players to sell seasonal items and buy up to 50 customization sets at once. Resident Services saw some useful memory changes where players were given the option to revert their island's tune and flag back to the original version. Players looking to clean up their island after a long absence are also getting a helping hand, with players now able to ask Leif to weed their island if there are 30 or more weeds.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons picks up nearly six years later
A plethora of changes to Animal Crossing: New Horizons check out the revival of the game, more than half a decade after its debut. The update introduced several new villagers based on characters from The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon. The update also added a classic Animal Crossing notebook to New Horizonswith players can get several retro consoles and play different games Animal Crossing via Nintendo Switch Online. Multiplayer fans on New Horizons it even got support with the Switch 2 edition with support for up to 12 players on the same island since all players are on Switch 2.
New HorizonsThe 3.0 upgrade pack comes as a welcome addition to a console that's been waiting for its own Animal Crossing experience. Nintendo has yet to officially announce a successor Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Switch 2 with the release of Switch 2 New Horizons probably means the new game is remote. The debut of GameCube games on Nintendo Switch Online also led many fans to demand that Nintendo add the original. Animal Crossing to the console assembly. Animal Crossing: New HorizonsThe Switch 2 edition should help satiate fans eager for their next one Animal Crossing trip.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Ver 3.0.0 Patch Notes
General Updates (Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch)
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Previously announced new content and features have been added.
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It is now possible to craft up to 10 items at a time if you have enough materials.
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Items stored in your home storage can now be used as DIY materials.
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The DIY Recipes app now includes a page where you can check the hotel's DIY requests and items requested by Tom Nook as you progress through the game.
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Items obtained by linking with Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp can now always be ordered from Nook Shopping.
- Super Mario Bros. items can now be ordered from Nook Shopping without linking to a Nintendo Account.
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When you're out on the island, hold L to move in the same direction.
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When changing an island tune in Resident Services, Isabelle will now suggest recommended tunes, including the original island tune.
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When changing an island's flag in Resident Services, you can now revert it to the original design from when the island was created.
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You can now purchase up to 50 customization sets at once from Nook's Cranny.
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Several items, including Snowflakes, can now be sold in the Merchandise Box in the Nook's Cranny.
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Every time you give Pascal a scallop, you get a pearl.
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You can now ask Leif to remove weeds when your island has 30 or more weeds, either on Harv's island or during his visits.
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The fee for Leif's weed removal request has been reduced.
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New tips have been added to the Island Life 101 app.
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In addition to the new features, additional Nook Miles tasks have been added.
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The order of some collaboration items has been updated in the catalogs used for photo studios and hotel decorations.
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Additional adjustments and fixes have been made to improve the gaming experience.
Nintendo Switch 2 specific updates
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Fixed an issue where the startup sound for Nook Shopping did not play correctly on a smartphone.
NookLink (Nintendo Switch app) update.
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Added new articles to Ostrovní noviny.
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Catalog now supports new items added in Ver. 3.0.0.
Note: This service requires a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership and a compatible smart device with the Nintendo Switch app installed.

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March 20, 2020
- ESRB
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All / Comic book mischief, mild fantasy violence, user interaction, in-game purchases
- Developers
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Nintendo EPD
- Publishers
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Nintendo

