3.0 Update: Key Patch Notes Revealed

Jordan Hartwell

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Update: Key Patch Notes Revealed

Overview of Version 3.0

Animal Crossing: New Horizons has launched its highly anticipated version 3.0 on January 14, 2026. This update arrived a day earlier than expected and introduces a range of new features and improvements for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 users.

Key Features and Improvements

Kapp’n’s Family Hotel: Located on the pier, this new feature allows for enhanced decorating gameplay and increased tourist traffic.
Home Storage Expansion: Players can now store up to 9,000 items, including tees, shrubs, and flowers.
Custom Slumber Islands: Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can create up to three custom islands.
New Item Unlocks: Classic Nintendo and LEGO items can be obtained through amiibo, specifically The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon series.
Resetti’s Reset Service: A new feature allowing the removal of items, custom designs, and flowers from specified areas on the island.
Crafting Improvements: Players can now craft ten items at once if sufficient materials are available.
DIY Recipes Enhancements: The DIY Recipes app now includes hotel-specific requests and aims from Tom Nook.
Shopping Updates: Items from Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp can now be ordered continuously via Nook Shopping.
Outdoor Interaction: Players can hold the L Button to move while facing the same direction, enhancing gameplay experience.
Island Tune and Flag Changes: Isabelle offers melody recommendations and players can revert their island flag to its original design.
Customization Kits: Up to 50 kits can now be purchased at once from Nook’s Cranny.
Weed Management: Leif can remove weeds from the island for reduced fees if there are 30 or more weeds.
Rewards from Pascal: Scallops will now grant a Pearl when given to Pascal.
Gameplay Adjustments: Numerous refinements improve overall experience, along with added Nook Miles tasks and tips in Island Life 101.

Specific Updates for Nintendo Switch 2

The 3.0 update also includes fixes for issues such as the startup sound for Nook Shopping not playing correctly. This helps enhance the user experience for Nintendo Switch 2 players.