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Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2

$64.99

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Highlights

  • Escape to a deserted island…now enhanced for the Nintendo Switch 2 system!
  • Build your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing™: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition game.
  • Catch insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy a sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean—all with enhanced resolution, faster load times, mouse control support for faster and easier decorating, a megaphone for calling your animal residents that uses the system microphone, and more.
  • If you and your friends all have the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, you can share your island in 12-player sessions online*—and with CameraPlay and GameChat** support, you can see and hear their reactions in real time!
  • Show your island to family and friends—or create together on Slumber Island*
  • Host friends on your island utopia or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online* or with others beside you***, island living is even better when you can share it—and with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can also visit Slumber Island to terraform, build, and decorate with friends and family in a shared dreamscape
  • Switch 2 Edition: This game is the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. It includes the Nintendo Switch game plus upgrade pack, which includes enhancements for play on Nintendo Switch 2 system.

Description

Escape to a deserted island…now enhanced for the Nintendo Switch 2 system!

Build your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing™: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition game. Catch insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy a sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean—all with enhanced resolution, faster load times, mouse control support for faster and easier decorating, a megaphone for calling your animal residents that uses the system microphone, and more.

If you and your friends all have the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, you can share your island in 12-player sessions online*—and with CameraPlay and GameChat** support, you can see and hear their reactions in real time!

Show your island to family and friends—or create together on Slumber Island*

Host friends on your island utopia or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online* or with others beside you***, island living is even better when you can share it—and with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can also visit Slumber Island to terraform, build, and decorate with friends and family in a shared dreamscape.

Even without hopping on a flight or sharing a dream, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will happily help you grow your community. They can also offer you services, like Resetti’s Reset Service to clear out any unwanted decorations. Your island getaway is yours to shape however you please—whenever and wherever you want.

Switch 2 Edition: This game is the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. It includes the Nintendo Switch game plus upgrade pack, which includes enhancements for play on Nintendo Switch 2 system.

Upgrade: You can purchase a Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade pack for this game (full version of game required to use this content; sold separately).

* Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/
**Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Compatible USB camera required for video features. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. support.nintendo.com. Games, systems, memberships and some accessories sold separately. Until March 31, 2026, GameChat can be used without a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required to use GameChat.
***Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.
Model Compatibility: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
ESRB Age Rating: E - Everyone
ESRB Content Descriptors: Comic mischief, mild fantasy violence
ESRB Interactive Elements: Users Interact, In-Game Purchases
Electronics Condition: New
Video Game Genre: Simulation
Format: Physical
Multiplayer: Online Multiplayer
Battery: No Battery Used
Street Date: January 15, 2026
TCIN: 95046822
UPC: 045496906023
Item Number (DPCI): 207-50-5730
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 6.8 inches length x 4.2 inches width x 0.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.15 pounds

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Q: Does this come with an actual gamecard, not just a code?

submitted by momofppobsessedtoddler - 2 months ago
  • A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2. It sounds like you're looking for the security of a physical cartridge for your collection! For Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (released January 15, 2026), the answer is a bit of a "yes and no" depending on how you look at it. Here is the breakdown: The Physical Release Details There is a physical retail box for the Switch 2 version, but it functions differently than the original 2020 release: The Cartridge: The box contains a physical game card, but it is effectively the original Switch version of the game on the card. The "Switch 2" Part: The specific Switch 2 enhancements (like the 4K/60fps boost, mouse controls, and the 12-player multiplayer limit) are usually provided via a downloadable update or a voucher code included in the box. Storage Savings: Even though there is a download involved, having the physical card still saves you about 10.8 GB of internal storage space because the core game data runs off the card. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byJoe - 2 months ago
    Target staff support

Q: Is it a game card or a cd?

submitted by Brenda - 3 months ago
  • A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about Animal Crossing: New Horizons Upgrade Pack - Nintendo Switch 2 This listing is not for a physical game cartridge, it is for a digital, downloadable version of the game. After purchasing, you will receive an email with instructions to redeem the game onto your Switch consoles. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byMike - 3 months ago
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3.8 out of 5 stars with 20 reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
27 April, 2026Verified purchase

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very fun game. I've never played an animal crossing game before, but now myself and my kids we all are hanging out on the island. it's definitely a good game for everyone in the family to enjoy.
Jenhuckle
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5 out of 5 stars
30 March, 2026

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I’m a long time enjoyer of animal crossing, the game isn’t geared towards children so that’s why there’s reading involved…
lauren
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3 out of 5 stars
30 January, 2026Verified purchase

Lots of reading

This game definitely is not for everyone. If you plan to buy for a child, make sure they are a good reader. LOTS of reading in the game, which was frustrating for my child.
Rach
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
21 January, 2026

if you already have the game, it's like $5 to upgrade, yes it's only a resolution boost, but it's $5. Lol.

Not worth the upgrade?
Kimmy
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1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
19 January, 2026

Not happy

Great game but not worth the upgrade
Austin
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5 out of 5 stars
15 January, 2026

Good game

Good game
Gat01003
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