Animal Crossing: New Horizons - How to Update to Version 3.0 EARLY

At long last, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 3.0 update is available for the Nintendo Switch! Though scheduled to launch on January 15th, 2026, it appears that many people in different regions have been able to download the 3.0 update early.If you have opened up your Animal Crossing: New Horizons game in a fit of excitement only to find that you don't yet have access to the latest ACNH update, don't fret. You can update your game manually to trigger the 3.0 update and start playing. Here is everything you need to know about updating Animal Crossing: New Horizons manually, if your automatic updates for Nintendo Switch have let you down.For more Animal Crossing: New Horizons tips, check out our Wiki guide at https://www.ign.com/wikis/animal-crossing-new-horizons