"Arriving on January 15, 2026, the Switch 2 Edition improves New Horizons' resolution and adds a few features to take advantage of the new console's hardware, while the game's 3.0 version update brings a much larger batch of new activities to the game. On Switch 2, the biggest addition will be making New Horizons compatible with mouse mode. Using the system's new Joy-Cons, you can flip to mouse mode to place and move decorations in your house -"
"The Switch 2 Edition also increases the online player count to 12, and incorporates both voice chat with the console's microphone and video chat for those with an optional camera. Finally, the new edition adds an in-game megaphone that also works with the onboard microphone. Using the megaphone, you can call out the name of villagers on your island and they'll respond, letting you know where you can find them."
The Switch 2 Edition and a free 3.0 update launch on January 15, 2026, improving New Horizons' resolution and adding Switch 2-specific features. Switch 2 introduces a mouse mode via the new Joy-Cons to place and move decorations, design clothing patterns, and draw on the community bulletin board. Online player capacity increases to 12 and the edition adds voice chat through the console microphone plus optional video chat with a camera. An in-game megaphone uses the onboard microphone to call villagers who respond. The 3.0 update brings Kapp'n's family running a hotel where players decorate themed rooms, including a seaside-themed room.
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