Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Reviews
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, while still good fun overall, is a letdown, both as paid DLC and a standalone release. The upgrade pack, though inexpensive, is underwhelming and of questionable value, with most additions feeling minor and unpolished. And if you somehow missed the original game, you'd best have a strong answer to the question "Why start now?"
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is perfectly fine. It makes things a bit prettier, has a few more options to take advantage of the console's new features, but all in all, it's not an especially exciting upgrade.If it were free, I don't think anyone could reasonably complain, but even at the relatively low price, it's only just scraping by to be worthwhile. It's far from an essential purchase, but if you've got credit on your account and you're a fan of the game, you could do worse.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition isn't going to break any new ground or change the world, but if you're looking to get a spiffy upgrade for your new machine, it's potentially worth diving into. If you're tired of the desert island theme, though, there's absolutely nothing here that will remedy that.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch 2 isn't a revolution, but thanks also to the 3.0 update, it proves to be the most solid and accessible version of the game, ideal for veterans and newcomers.
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I'm thrilled that Switch 2 owners get a chance to enjoy the OG Switch's best games, but whether or not the Switch 2 update breathes life into Animal Crossing: New Horizons remains to be seen. The 12-player online play is nice in theory, but it's far from enjoyable thanks to Nintendo's archaic approach to online play. The Megaphone and mouse-capability are nice-to-have changes, taking some of the pain out from relying on Joy-Cons for minute adjustments. The biggest benefits of the Switch 2 upgrade are its pro-consumer pricing and its utilization of the console's processing power.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition takes what the 3.0 offers and adds on features to that take advantage of the new hardware.
Sure, it could have been completely free, but it remains an overall honest and non-obligatory update , perfect for those who have never left their island in all these years and want to continue enjoying it on Nintendo's new console.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition brings the relaxing island life experience to Switch 2 with clear improvements. The game keeps its calm, daily gameplay while adding 4K visuals in docked mode, more stable performance, and multiplayer for up to 12 players. Mouse support and social features like GameChat and CameraPlay offer more control options without changing how the game plays. With quality-of-life updates and deeper customization, this is the most complete version of New Horizons, perfect for players looking for a cozy and creative escape.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is a nice-to-have update that adds a little extra graphical polish and more multiplayer options to an already smooth experience on the upgraded hardware. Mouse controls and voice recognition are a little hit and miss, however. The big challenge is that the bulk of the game's latest changes are already part of the rather brilliant free 3.0 update, pushing Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition into more of a non-essential pickup for those who want it.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition enhances the beloved life-simulation game with improved visuals, faster loading times, and smoother overall performance. The relaxing gameplay loop of island building, customization, and daily activities remains as charming and addictive as ever. While the core experience is unchanged, the technical improvements make this version the most comfortable way to play. It’s an easy recommendation for both newcomers and returning players looking to revisit their island paradise.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch 2 improves various performance aspects of the original game and takes the visual experience to a new level of visual quality. Something that makes the game feel more alive.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons has won my heart with its charm and escapism, making it impossible for me to stop playing it for extended periods.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is as addictive as ever and the new quality of life improvements make the return to its quaint charms that much more alluring.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 edition is worth it for the graphical and performance changes if you own a Nintendo Switch 2, and is an essential addition to the Switch catalogue of cosy games.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons remains a deeply comforting experience, and in 2026, it’s still easy to get lost on your island. The free 3.0 update adds meaningful content and long-requested quality-of-life improvements that certainly offer more than enough content for both new and returning players. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition itself is more modest, focusing on stability, visual clarity, and convenience rather than new gameplay. Together, they form the most complete and comfortable version of New Horizons to date.
Whether you’re starting a fresh island on the Switch 2 or hopping back in on your OG Switch, it’s never been a better time to get back into the daily swing of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Ultimately, it's true that support for Brazilian Portuguese and 60 frames per second is lacking, but it's also undeniable that this is the best version of the best title in a franchise that exudes charm, charisma, and fun in doses that other series only dream of achieving. So, whether you're returning to your island or deciding to travel to one for the first time, make no mistake: Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is an indispensable game in the library of any gamer who wants to explore new, calm, and unforgettable horizons.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 is bent on stranding you once again on an island of your own creation. And while there's a small cost for the upgrade here, you'll get challenge and some satisfying answers to previous pain points.
In the end, my disappointment with the content in the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack has done nothing to harm my love for the game, and I fully intend to keep playing for many, many more hours into the future. That’s why this review still gets 5/5 stars. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a masterful experience that feels like a warm hug and – if you’ve spent a long time away – like coming home to friends and family who have been waiting to see you. If, for some reason, you’ve never touched the game, or you stopped playing shortly after release, I highly recommend coming back in and seeing what’s new. And you might as well upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition while you’re at it. Maybe you’ll have better luck with the megaphone than I did.