Animal Crossing: New Horizons is about to receive a major update, and fans are beyond excited. The last update of this magnitude came out in November 2021, so players have gone a considerable amount of time without brand-new content.
Features Coming With the Animal Crossing New Horizons Update
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’s update v3.0 will add a significant amount of content to the game – here’s what fans can look forward to.
Many fans are returning to their islands after months of inactivity, preparing them for Animal Crossing New Horizons 3.0 but when exactly does it come out? This article tells players what they need to know about the release of the upcoming ACNH update.
When Does the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update Come Out?
Animal Crossing Update Release Date
Nintendo has not confirmed the release time for Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0, but it is expected to become available on January 15, 2026, at 10 AM JT, as this has been the time that previous updates have come out.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 will be a major point in the game’s life, and even though it might be coming a few years too late, players should still give it a try. This update is bringing tons of new features to New Horizons, including much-needed quality-of-life improvements.
As mentioned above, Nintendo has not told players when Animal Crossing: New Horizons when the update will go live. However, in the past, updates have gone live at 10 AM JT on the official release date. This means that in certain regions, players will actually be able to play New Horizons 3.0 a day earlier than expected.
Expected Release Time for Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0
- 10 AM JT on January 15
- 1 AM GMT on January 15
- 8 PM ET on January 14
- 5 PM PT on January 14
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March 20, 2020
- ESRB
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Everyone / Comic Mischief, Mild Fantasy Violence, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases
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Nintendo EPD
- Publisher(s)
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Nintendo
