
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Switch 2 upgrade
- Upgrade to Nintendo Switch 2
- Better graphics and new features
- Play locally and online in a real-time multiplayer and co-op mode
Information
What is Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch?
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a charming life simulation game developed by Nintendo exclusively for the Nintendo Switch console. In this peaceful and immersive adventure, you start your new life on a deserted island and slowly turn it into your personal paradise. You’ll build and decorate your home, gather resources, meet friendly animal villagers, take on simple jobs, and grow your island community day by day. The game runs in real-time, so time of day and weather in the game change on a regular basis. That means morning sunshine, rainy afternoons, and snowy nights all become part of your island life. You decide how to live, explore, and shape your surroundings, making each player’s experience truly unique.
Want to visit friends or invite them to your island? An active Nintendo Online subscription is required for multiplayer features. You can find both Animal Crossing and Nintendo Online subscriptions here at Gamecardsdirect, the one-stop gift card shop.
The Switch 2 version
With the release of the Switch 2, several popular Switch games have been upgraded to the new console, for better performance and additional features. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is one of those games, and is now available natively on Switch 2. This new version can boast the following upgrades:
- Higher resolution graphics - Up to 4K
- Mouse controls - players can use the mouse functionality of the Joy-Con 2 to easily redecorate their house and perform other actions with fine motion control
- Megaphone - This new item uses the Switch 2 microphone to let you call your island friends by name, even when they are away from you
- More players - The Switch 2 version of the game supports up to 8 players via local wireless, and up to 12 online
- Audio and video chat - Players are now able to talk with their friends using GameChat. And if they have an optional camera, they can even broadcast their face.
Can I upgrade my game to Switch 2?
The new features are interesting, but if you already have the game for Switch you will not want to buy it again for Switch 2 at full price. Worry not, because a very inexpensive upgrade is available. For just a few euros, this DLC will upgrade your Switch version of Animal Crossing: New Horizons to the Switch 2 version, with all the extra features. It goes without saying that you will need a Switch 2 to play the upgraded version.
Where to buy Animal Crossing Switch 2 upgrade online
You can buy the Switch 2 upgrade for New Horizons right here at Gamecardsdirect, the one-stop gift card shop. We are official suppliers for Nintendo digital products, that means you can expect quick delivery and excellent service. To purchase, simply place the upgrade in your cart, enter your email address and choose your favourite payment method, like iDeal/Wero or PayPal. We will send you the digital code via email in a matter of moments, and you can redeem it on the Nintendo Store. Please note that we only sell digital codes, you will not be receiving a physical item.
Description
New ways to play
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons uses the unique features of the console to offer even more ways to enjoy your island paradise!
Your island, clearer than ever
With the enhanced 4K resolution of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, you’ll be able to see your island and its residents even clearer than before!
Get creative with mouse controls
Use the intuitive mouse controls of the Joy-Con 2 controller to redecorate your home, organise your furniture, create Custom Designs and even draw posts for the bulletin board.
New item: Megaphone
Purchase the Megaphone from Nook's Cranny, then use it to find your island friends by calling out their names. The built-in microphone of Nintendo Switch 2 will help find where they are, even if they’re far away from you!
Play with more friends at once!
In the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, up to 12 players can play together on one island online or up to eight players via local wireless play.
With GameChat, you’ll be able to talk to your friends while playing with them. And by connecting a compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), they’ll be able to see your expressions as you play!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch required to use this upgrade pack, sold separately.
- Game size: - GB
- Supported controllers: -
- Supported features: -
- Nintendo Switch Online: Not supported
- Play modes: TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
- Supported languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
- Console/system: Nintendo Switch/Nintendo Switch Lite
- Type: Downloadable content
- Original console/system: Nintendo Switch
- Multiplayer modes: Not supported
- Players: 1
- Age rating: PEGI 3
- Copyrights: ©Nintendo
- Release date: 15/01/2026
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Redeem instructions
Nintendo Switch Game / DLC download:
- Navigate to Nintendo eShop from the HOME Menu on your Nintendo Switch.
- Click on MENU.
- Please then choose DOWNLOADCODE INSERT.
- enter the download code of sixteen characters and confirm with OKÉ.
You're done, the game will now be downloaded to your Nintendo Switch Console. The download time can vary and depends on your internet connection.
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