Animal Crossing
Pokémon Pokopia earns top Metacritic score, boosts Switch 2 sales
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One day after its March 4, 2026, launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Pokémon Pokopia—Omega Force's life sim blending Animal Crossing management with Pokémon mysteries in a post-apocalyptic Kanto—claims the series' highest Metacritic rating. Strong early buzz has made it a system seller, drawing players to the nine-month-old console.
Nintendo has rolled out version 3.0.1 for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, targeting bugs from the 3.0 free update released in January 2026. Fixes address gameplay glitches like item duplication, performance issues, and Switch 2 edition adjustments, with no new content added.
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Nintendo has removed a popular but risqué 'adult only' island from Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which had existed for over five years. Created by user @churip_ccc, the island featured mature humor and attractions that drew attention from streamers and Japanese players. The deletion occurred alongside the game's 3.0 update.
Players of Animal Crossing: New Horizons can now download free festive items to celebrate the holidays. These rewards arrive just before the game's anticipated 3.0 update. Nintendo is keeping the community engaged with this timely content drop.
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Developers have unveiled Heartopia, a new free-to-play cozy life simulation game that combines elements from Animal Crossing and MySims. The title invites players to explore a charming world, decorate their spaces, and unwind with friends. It is set for release as a free download.