In March 2020, it seemed like everyone was playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The latest iteration of the long-running life sim series landed on Nintendo’s massively popular console during the lockdowns, giving it a huge audience hungry for some low-stakes fun. Almost six years later, New Horizons is getting a Switch 2 Edition, adding some brand-new features that take advantage of the new Switch’s unique hardware.
It may be a long time since you last visited your island, but the time is almost here to head back for another visit. Here’s when you can start playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition, and what changes to expect.
