Nintendo 's popular life-simulation game, Animal Crossing : New Horizons , has received its first software update in almost three years. The latest update is primarily aimed at ensuring smoother multiplayer experiences between the original Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console, which is set to launch on June 5. The patch is said to be a part of the Japanese gaming company’s broader effort to ensure that some of its flagship titles from the original Switch are compatible and perform optimally on the upcoming console. This strategy is expected to facilitate a seamless transition for players moving to the Switch 2.
Animal Crossing New Horizons update : How this will improve the game
According to Nintendo's official patch notes, the New Horizons update specifically "improves the compatibility for multiplayer sessions between Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch." While further specific details about the update's content were not provided, its release timing and stated purpose strongly indicate Nintendo's focus on improving cross-platform performance and backwards compatibility features ahead of the new console's debut this week.
The previous update for the game was rolled out in November 2022, when Nintendo ended its ongoing support. Animal Crossing: New Horizons was released in March 2020, during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, which contributed to a rise in its player base.
Despite its popularity among Switch users, Nintendo has not shared any plans for a Switch 2 version of the game, unlike titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
With the Switch 2 set to launch next week, more information about the console has been gradually released. Nintendo has confirmed that some cross-platform games will receive enhanced editions for the new hardware. For instance, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is scheduled to release in October on both consoles, with the Switch 2 version expected to offer improvements in graphics and performance.
Animal Crossing New Horizons update : How this will improve the game
According to Nintendo's official patch notes, the New Horizons update specifically "improves the compatibility for multiplayer sessions between Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch." While further specific details about the update's content were not provided, its release timing and stated purpose strongly indicate Nintendo's focus on improving cross-platform performance and backwards compatibility features ahead of the new console's debut this week.
The previous update for the game was rolled out in November 2022, when Nintendo ended its ongoing support. Animal Crossing: New Horizons was released in March 2020, during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, which contributed to a rise in its player base.
Despite its popularity among Switch users, Nintendo has not shared any plans for a Switch 2 version of the game, unlike titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
With the Switch 2 set to launch next week, more information about the console has been gradually released. Nintendo has confirmed that some cross-platform games will receive enhanced editions for the new hardware. For instance, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is scheduled to release in October on both consoles, with the Switch 2 version expected to offer improvements in graphics and performance.
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