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Animal Crossing: New Horizons will receive a Switch 2 upgrade on January 15, 2026. Players who don't own the game will be able to purchase the physical or digital version of Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition for $64.99. However, those who already have the base game can simply get the upgrade pack for $4.99.

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If players want to know if the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 upgrade pack is worth it, they've come to the right place, as this article will list exactly what it includes so they can weigh the value of each of these features.

Megaphone

The original Switch did not have a microphone, so players couldn't use voice features. The Switch 2, on the other hand, has a built-in microphone, and players can take advantage of it in Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition.

For 3,500 bells will be able to purchase a Megaphone by interacting with the shelf at Nook's Cranny. The Megaphone can be added to the player's tool ring and pulled at any time. Once players have grabbed their Megaphone, they can yell out a villager's name, and they will respond. This makes it much easier to find villagers, as they can be anywhere on the island.

Higher Player Capacity in Multiplayer

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons's standard edition, players could visit islands and engage in multiplayer sessions with up to 8 players. With the upgraded version of the game, this number increases to 12 players.

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However, in order to be in a 12-player multiplayer session, every player must own Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition. There is another requirement: online play is only available for gamers who have an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

GameChat and CameraPlay Support

Besides being able to be in a multiplayer session with 12 players at once, players can turn it into a GameChat session with all of their pals.

Additionally, up to four players can enable their Nintendo Switch 2 camera and initiate a video chat while playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition.

Improved Graphics

The Nintendo Switch 2 can run games in 4K while docked and 1080p in handheld mode, while its predecessor's maximum output is 1080p in dock mode and 720p in handheld mode.

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The Switch 2 version of Animal Crossing: New Horizons will provide improved graphics to match the enhanced resolution so that players can have a smooth experience with the game. However, players may be disappointed to hear that the frame rate is capped at 30 fps.

Support for Mouse Controls

The Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons are even more versatile than their predecessors. Players can turn the Joy-Cons on their side and use them like a computer mouse. It is fun for gimmicky games, such as Drag x Drive, and it can also be quite practical, especially when trying to decorate or make designs in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Players who acquire the Switch 2 edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons will gain access to mouse controls. With mouse controls, players will have a much easier time drawing custom designs, drawing on the bulletin board, or moving around furniture when decorating or renovating.

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