Animal Crossing: New Horizons update 3.0 - Everything you need to know

Animal Crossing Update 3.0 is available right now, earlier than expected!

Animal Crossing: New Horizons updates release date in your time zone

The ACNH 3.0 update is on it's way. Here's what time it may release in your time zone.
Newsweek

Massive ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ 3.0 Update Gets Surprise Early Release

“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” has seen its massive version 3.0 update release a day sooner than expected, with the update initially set to go live on Jan. 15, 2026. Nintendo announced the 3.0 update ...
Polygon

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 update is out early

The 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has released earlier than expected for most users, and is available for download now. However, the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade and its associated update ...