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Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0: Detailed Features in Resort Hotel, Resetti Service, and More
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Following the surprise early launch of the version 3.0 free update on January 14, 2026 (as covered previously), Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to expand with in-depth features like the unlockable Resort Hotel, Resetti's automated island reset service, precise movement controls, Amiibo crossovers, and Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives. Available now on Switch, the update enhances the 2020 life-sim hit.
Nintendo has set an April 16, 2026, release date for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Switch and Switch 2 consoles. The game introduces same-sex relationships and non-binary gender options, addressing past criticisms of the original title. This update reflects the company's commitment to greater diversity in its life-simulation series.
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Developer AdHoc Studio has apologized for the poor placement of a disclaimer about censored content in its game Dispatch on Nintendo Switch, insisting it was not an attempt to hide the changes. The studio acknowledged the error occurred after the game's launch on January 28, 2026, and is working with Nintendo on an update to restore some uncensored elements. Nintendo reaffirmed that all games on its platform must comply with its content guidelines.
The 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has introduced an official hotel on every island's pier, rendering many player-created hotels obsolete. Players who spent years crafting fake luxury resorts now face an easy decision to tear them down. This change highlights the game's balance between official features and community creativity.
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Nintendo released the version 3.0 free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on January 14, 2026—one day ahead of its scheduled January 15 launch worldwide on Nintendo Switch. The update, first announced in October and reversing the company's 2021 claim that version 2.0 would be the final major addition, introduces a seaside resort hotel, Resetti's Reset Service, expanded storage up to 9,000 items, cross-franchise collectibles, and Slumber Islands for collaborative building. A companion paid upgrade for the Nintendo Switch 2 follows on January 15.
Amazon is offering significant discounts on 8BitDo's All-Button Wireless Arcade Controllers for Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. The leverless fight pads, launched last July, are now available at their lowest prices ever. Traditional arcade sticks from the brand are also on sale for compatible platforms.
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Pikmin 3 Deluxe, a port of the 2013 Wii U strategy game, has received a rating for Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console. This development suggests an update may be in the works for the 12-year-old title. It could signal positive momentum for the Pikmin series ahead of potential enhancements to Pikmin 4.
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