Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

January 15, 2026

Nintendo Switch 2

Critic Score

84.3

22 critic reviews

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Critic Reviews (22)

Alan Murilo Pereira Duque Nintendo Blast Jan 2026
90.0 /100

"Ultimately, it&s;s true that support for Brazilian Portuguese and 60 frames per second is lacking, but it&s;s also undeniable that this is the best version of the best title in a franchise that exudes charm, charisma, and fun in doses …"

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Alessandro Alosi The Games Machine Jan 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch 2 isn&s;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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Alex Olney Nintendo Life Jan 2026
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"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;s new features, but all in all, it&s;s not an especially exciting …"

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Andres Perdomo Andrenoob Jan 2026
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

40.0

"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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Anthony Gravel Geeks &a; Com Jan 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"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 …"

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Antonio Benítez Chicas Gamers Jan 2026
78.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ 3.0 update doesn’t try to reinvent the game or compete with the promise of a brand-new entry. Its greatest strength lies in understanding its community and supporting it with systems that respect the player’s time, calm, …"

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Benjamin Bell Netto’s Game Room Jan 2026
100.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

85.0

"Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is simply the game at its best. The 3.0 update added a surprising amount of new content and quality-of-life improvements that are truly game-changing. From streamlined crafting to improved controls and …"

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Brandy Berthelson Restart.run Jan 2026
100.0 /100

"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 …"

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Dayna Eileen CGMagazine Jan 2026
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

90.0

"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."

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Jan 2026
85.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

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Joonatan Itkonen Region Free Jan 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"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."

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Jorge Ba-oh Cubed3 Jan 2026
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

40.0

"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 …"

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Juan Ramón Herrera TodoJuegos Jan 2026
91.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Tom Nook takes our time again with a cheap, useful, and complete upgrade that polishes the original experience and adds enough content to make returning worthwhile."

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Lander Van der Biest Gaming Boulevard Jan 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"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 …"

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Luke Williams Console Creatures Jan 2026
70.0 /100

"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;s a small cost for the upgrade here, you&s;ll get challenge and some satisfying answers to previous …"

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Maddie Fisher DualShockers Jan 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

48.0

"Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition isn&s;t going to break any new ground or change the world, but if you&s;re looking to get a spiffy upgrade for your new machine, it&s;s potentially worth diving into. If you&s;re …"

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Matt Sowinski Console Creatures Jan 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"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."

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Stuart Cullen TechStomper Jan 2026
100.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

40.0

""Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition polishes, preserves, and presents that original wonder in the best possible light.""

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Trevor Gould Pure Nintendo Jan 2026
60.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

38.0

"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 …"

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Vinicius Madeira NintendoBoy Jan 2026
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

30.0

"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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Will Silberman Digital Chumps Jan 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"I&s;m thrilled that Switch 2 owners get a chance to enjoy the OG Switch&s;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 …"

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Yasmin Noble MKAU Gaming Jan 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

25.0

"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."

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