Summary
- Nintendo released a new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, improving multiplayer compatibility.
- The game may not need an upgrade for the new Switch console.
- Fans are surprised but excited about the unexpected patch, even though it doesn't address long-standing concerns.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has received a new update, the 2.0.7 patch, bringing improvements to multiplayer compatibility. With the launch of Nintendo's next-gen console on the horizon, the company appears more active than ever. One piece of evidence for this seems to be the unexpected update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, released nearly three years after the last one.
Nintendo has already revealed the Switch games that will receive a free upgrade when the new console launches. However, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is not among them. It will likely run without major issues on the Switch 2 or might receive another patch once it becomes available on the new console.
An Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition Would Only Need One Feature to Be a Big Hit
A potential Switch 2 Edition for Animal Crossing: New Horizons could see the game succeed all over again so long as it adds a much-needed key feature.
A new post from Nintendo's Support Team confirms that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has a new patch available. Version 2.0.7 is designed to improve multiplayer compatibility between the Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. Fans speculate this update addresses differences in loading times between the two systems, likely to ensure smoother synchronization when visiting other players' islands across generations. Notably, the game's last update came in November 2022 and primarily focused on fixing gameplay issues.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Patch 2.0.7 Details
- Released on May 27, 2025
- Improves compatibility for multiplayer between Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Compatibility issues on the Switch 2 have been a concern from the start, especially with several games confirmed to have problems on the new console. However, Nintendo appears to be working hard to address these issues ahead of the June 5 launch. That said, the issue resolved in New Horizons' latest patch seems to be a different case. It seems that the game runs smoothly on the new hardware, so the update focuses only on cross-play functionality rather than performance.
Although the recent update doesn't address any long-requested fan concerns, New Horizons players are still excited to see the game receive a patch after so many years. Dozens of comments express surprise that it's getting any attention at all. Still, some disappointed fans argue that this would've been a good opportunity to fix lingering issues or introduce new thematic content.
Previously, Takuhiro Dohta, a Switch 2 developer, had assured fans that Animal Crossing: New Horizons' island data will be transferable. Players will be able to move their data from the original console to the new one without much hassle. However, there's a catch. If the system transfer method is used, the original Switch will no longer have access to the island data.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
- Released
- March 20, 2020
- ESRB
- Everyone / Comic Mischief, Mild Fantasy Violence, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo EPD
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
- Engine
- Havok
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
- Expansions
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Happy Home Paradise
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Simulation
