Summary
Animal Crossing: New Horizonshas 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 forAnimal Crossing: New Horizons,released nearly three years after the last one.
Nintendo has already revealed theSwitch games that will receive a free upgradewhen the new console launches. However,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis 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.
A new post fromNintendo’s Support Teamconfirms thatAnimal Crossing: New Horizonshas a new patch available. Version 2.0.7 is designed to improve multiplayer compatibility between the Switch and theupcoming 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
Compatibility issues on the Switch 2have 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 inNew 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 Horizonsplayers 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 thatAnimal 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.
