As 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Turns Six, Nintendo of America VP Talks Free Update, Switch 2 Edition and What Comes Next

Mar 20, 2026 11:30am PT

As ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Turns Six, Nintendo of America VP Talks Free Update, Switch 2 Edition and What Comes Next

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“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” welcomed back a slew of players earlier this year with the release of a wide-ranging free update and a Switch 2 version of the Nintendo game.

While the Japanese gaming company has been more than happy to see so many fans re-engage with the cozy life sim, which released to massive success six years ago today amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the team is also pleased with how many new villagers have moved in amid the major launch.

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