Animal Crossing: New Horizons Hits Switch 2 as Aquarium Tour Returns

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Nintendo’s official January wrap-up outlines a measured start to 2026 for Animal Crossing. The company confirms Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available. It also sets a firm date for the franchise’s real‑world event series, with the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour resuming this year. In parallel, Nintendo Switch Online missions for January are live, letting players accumulate Platinum Points and refresh profile icons across both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo lists a dedicated Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, signaling official support on the new hardware. The wrap-up does not detail technical changes or added features, focusing instead on the edition’s availability. An Upgrade Pack for Nintendo Switch 2 is also referenced in the storefront listings, though no feature breakdown is provided in the summary.

Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour – Dates and on-Site Content

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons–inspired aquarium collaboration returns in 2026. Start date: February 13, 2026, with appearances at new and select returning locations across the United States throughout the year. On‑site elements include photo opportunities, character standees, and—on select days and stops—potential meet‑and‑greets with Isabelle, Tom Nook, or K.K. Slider. Visitors who check in at the event can receive 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Tour window: begins on 02-13-2026; runs at multiple U.S. venues through 2026.
• Activities: photo ops, themed standees; possible character meet‑and‑greets on select dates.
• Check‑in bonus: 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points per attendee check‑in (as specified by Nintendo).

Nintendo Switch Online – January Missions and Icon Updates

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Nintendo reiterates that players can earn My Nintendo Platinum Points by completing January’s Nintendo Switch Online missions. Paid Nintendo Switch Online members can use those points for profile icon elements on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The wrap-up notes that new rewards appear regularly, with missions rotating on a monthly cadence.

Final Checkpoint – What This Means for Players

Why it matters: Animal Crossing’s presence on Nintendo Switch 2 keeps one of Nintendo’s most played life sims current on new hardware, while the Aquarium Tour offers a structured way to engage with the series offline. January’s Switch Online missions add routine progression for Platinum Points and icon customization—useful for players who check in regularly and plan to attend the tour stops later in 2026.