How to Update Animal Crossing New Horizons

According to the Nintendo Customer Support which can be accessed at en-americas-support.nintendo.com, a new software update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been available to download since December 15th, 2021. But, how to update the game? Here, you are able to read how to update the Animal Crossing New Horizons.

The Steps to Update Animal Crossing New Horizons

According to the Nintendo Customer Support site, here are the steps to complete for updating Animal Crossing New Horizons.

    • The first thing that you have to do is to connect the Nintendo Switch console to the internet.
    • After that, you have to go back to the Home menu and then you have to launch the game.
    • Now, you will see that the update will be downloaded and installed automatically.
    • After the update is installed, you will see that the latest version number appears on the title screen.

Animal Crossing New Horizons Update History

According to the Nintendo Customer Support site, here is the Animal Crossing New Horizons update history.

    • Ver. 2.0.4
      This version was released on December 15, 2021.
    • Ver. 2.0.3
      This version was released on November 23, 2021.
    • Ver. 2.0.2
      On November 18, 2021, this version was released.
    • Ver. 2.0.1
      This version was released on November 11, 2021.
    • Ver. 2.0.0
      This version was released on November 3, 2021.
    • Ver. 1.11.1
      This version was released on August 9, 2021.
    • Ver. 1.11.0
      This version was released on July 28, 2021.
    • Ver. 1.10.0
      This version was released on April 27, 2021.
    • Ver. 1.9.0
      On March 17, 2021, this version was released.
    • Ver. 1.8.0
      This version was released on February 25, 2021.
    • Ver. 1.7.0
      This version was released on January 27, 2021.
    • Ver. 1.6.0
      This version was released on November 18, 2020.
    • Ver. 1.5.1
      This version was released on October 8, 2020.
    • Ver. 1.5.0
      This version was released on September 29, 2020.
    • Ver. 1.4.2
      This version was released on August 20, 2020.
    • Ver. 1.4.1
      This version was released on August 5, 2020.
    • Ver. 1.4.0
      This version was released on July 30, 2020.
    • Ver. 1.3.1
      This version was released on July 9, 2020.
    • Ver. 1.3.0
      This version was released on July 2, 2020.
    • Ver. 1.2.1
      This version was released on May 21, 2020.
    • Ver. 1.2.0
      This version was released on April 22, 2020.
    • Ver. 1.1.4
      This version was released on April 6, 2020.
    • Ver. 1.1.3
      This version was released on April 3, 2020.
    • Ver. 1.1.2
      This version was released on April 2, 2020.
    • Ver. 1.1.1
      This version was released on March 26, 2020.
    • Ver. 1.1
      This version was released on March 20, 2020.

The New Things in Animal Crossing New Horizons Ver.2.0.4 Which Was Released on December 15th, 2021

The New Things in Animal Crossing New Horizons Ver.2.0.4 Which Was Released on December 15th, 2021

According to the Nintendo Customer Support site, here are issues which have been fixed in the Animal Crossing New Horizons Ver.2.0.4.

    • An issue where the ‘ladder set-up kit’ was able to disappear when the game was saved with the ‘ladder set-up kit’ placed on the diagonal cliff on the third tier of a cliff formation has been fixed.
    • A problem where under ‘Seasonal Recipes’ for DIY recipes, the ‘maple-leaf rug’ and ‘frozen floor tiles’ were not shown under the suitable seasons has been fixed.
    • Other fixes have also been done so that the gameplay can be more enjoyable for players.

Issues Which Have Been Fixed Related to DLC in Animal Crossing New Horizons Ver.2.0.4

As also explained on the Nintendo Customer Support site, here are the issues related to the paid DLC Animal Crossing New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise which have been fixed.

    • An issue where facility members putting on clothing that utilizes Custom Designs appear to not be wearing any clothing has been fixed.
    • A problem in ‘Showroom’ where uploading the facilities of players after visiting facilities of another player made members of player’s facilities coming up as island residents that visited the facilities has been fixed.
    • In this version, the other fixes have also been done so that the players can enjoy the gameplay more.

How to Update Animal Crossing New Horizons

About Animal Crossing New Horizons

Animal Crossing New Horizons is a social simulation video game where Nintendo is the one that develops  the game. In the Animal Crossing series, New Horizons is the fifth main entry. In this game, you are able to control a character who moves to an island after buying a gateway package from Tom Nook. In the game, you are also able to collect and craft items, customize the island and develop it into a community.

In the Animal Crossing series, New Horizons is the best-selling game and it becomes the second best-selling game on the Nintendo Switch. Not only that, this game is also the second-best-selling game of all time in Japan and the 15th best-selling video game in history.

A number of awards were won by Animal Crossing New Horizons as you are able to read from the list below.

    • In 2020, this game won Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2020 for Best Game in China.
    • In 2020, this game won Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2020 for Game of the Year.
    • In 2020, this game won The Game Awards 2020 for Best Family Game.
    • In 2020, this game won Japan Game Awards for the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award.
    • In 2020, this game won the Japan Game Awards for Award for Excellence.
    • In 2020, this game won Japan Game Awards for Game of the Year.
    • In 2020, this game won Golden Joystick Awards for Nintendo Game of the Year.
    • In 2021, this game won British Academy Games Awards for Game Beyond Entertainment.
    • In 2021, this game won British Academy Games Awards for Multiplayer.

This game was also nominated for winning some awards in a lot of categories such as Game Developers ChoiceAwards for Best Design and Game of the Year, British Academy Games Awards for Best Game, Game Design and EE Game of the Year, Kids’ Choice Awards for Favorite Video Game, The Game Awards 2020 for Best Multiplayer Game and Game of the Year, and Golden Joystick Awards for Best Game Community, Best Family Game and Best Multiplayer Game.

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