Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is playable only on Nintendo Switch 2. If the physical or virtual game card is inserted into a Nintendo Switch console, you can play the Nintendo Switch version of the game without any of the additional features exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

If you already own Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch, you can purchase the upgrade pack to play the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

Available for selected games, a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is a bundle that includes the original Nintendo Switch game and its upgrade pack, which enhances the game to take advantage of the capabilities of Nintendo Switch 2.

Contents and enhancements of the upgrades differ depending on the game. They can include visual improvements, new features, or additional game modes.
Features and content of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games can only be played on Nintendo Switch 2.
If you already own the original Nintendo Switch game, as either a physical or digital version, you can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by purchasing the game's upgrade pack via Nintendo eShop, My Nintendo Store or at retailers. After you upgrade, the original Nintendo Switch game can still be played on Nintendo Switch, though the features and content of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition can only be played on Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can download selected upgrade packs at no additional cost.
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Upgrade content that takes advantage of the capabilities of Nintendo Switch 2

New way to play exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2: Jamboree TV
New modes that use mouse controls, microphone and a compatible USB-C camera (sold separately)
Players appear within the game via CameraPlay using a compatible USB-C camera (sold separately)
GameShare compatibility for local multiplayer
WQHD (1440p) resolution in TV mode*, Full HD (1080p) in tabletop mode and handheld mode